Hittin' the Note
The Allman Brothers Band · 2003
75 min · 11 tracks · Southern rock
A vibrant blend of blues-infused Southern rock, showcasing improvisational prowess and lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- improvisational moments that captivate
- reflective moods for long drives
- engaging storytelling through instrumentation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, immediate gratification
- dislike extended instrumental passages
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized interest in the band's sound after a long hiatus, showcasing their continued relevance.
- Themes
- Southern blues revival· struggle and redemption· aging wisdom· musical improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Hittin' the Note' marked The Allman Brothers Band's first studio album in nearly a decade, following a hiatus after their previous album, 'Peakin' at the Beacon' (2000). The band was revitalized during this period, featuring founding member Gregg Allman alongside new guitarist Derek Trucks, contributing to a fresh yet familiar sound that honored their legacy while pushing creative boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Marshall Tucker Band· Gov't Mule
- If this clicks, go next to
- Live at the Beacon Theatre — Continues the live energy and improvisation found in 'Hittin' the Note'.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Dose by Gov't Mule — Shares a similar blend of Southern rock and blues with rich improvisational sections.Amorica by The Black Crowes — Explores themes of struggle and redemption with a soulful, Southern rock sound.Revelator by Tedeschi Trucks Band — Combines blues-infused rock with lyrical depth and strong improvisational elements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Firing Line".
- 1 Firing Line Start here 5:17
- 2 High Cost of Low Living 7:52
- 3 Desdemona 9:20
- 4 Woman Across the River 5:51
- 5 Old Before My Time 5:23
- 6 Who to Believe 5:38
- 7 Maydell 4:35
- 8 Rockin’ Horse 7:23
- 9 Heart of Stone 5:06
- 10 Instrumental Illness 12:17
- 11 Old Friend 6:12
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in The Allman Brothers Band's catalog. Revitalized interest in the band's sound after a long hiatus, showcasing their continued relevance.
Live at the Beacon Theatre
2003
Continues the live energy and improvisation found in 'Hittin' the Note'.
Peakin' at the Beacon
2000
Sets up a similar live atmosphere leading into 'Hittin' the Note'.
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