The
Massachusetts based Rounder Records is venerable institution among
record labels. Rounder is sort of the New England version of Elektra
Records. I knew they were up to good things back in the mid 90s
when they added surf-music label Upstart to their ranks. During the
first decade of century 21, Rounder has proven to be a powerhouse
rock album label thanks to huge selling albums from rock legends like
Robert Plant and country superstar Willie Nelson. That trail of recording
comebacks on Rounder continues with the 2011 CD release from Gregg
Allman entitled Low Country Blues. Produced
by T Bone Burnette, the eleven track excursion into the blues
is actually Allmans first solo album in 14 years. The voice
and keyboard sound on the debut album from the Allman Brothers Band
back in the late 60s, Allman remains an icon among Southern
rock legends and Low Country Blues will go far towards furthering
his legacy. T Bone is the hottest rock producer on the planet today
and backed up by key musiciansincluding Doyle Bramhall II,
Mac Rebennack, drummer Jay Bellerose and Burnette on
guitars himselfAllman brings a wealth of experience to the sound
and vision here. The key track here Just Another Ridercomposed
by Allman and Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynesis
one of Allmans best while the top notch production, CD packaging
and superb CD booklet makes Low Country Blues a valuable investment
for any serious Allman Brothers fan. www.rounder.com