The Allman Brothers Band – The Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East (2xLP)

While most great rock albums thrive on their energy, At Fillmore East is more akin to a great live jazz session. What comes across here is above all the fun the musicians involved had playing together on stage on these three concert evenings in March 1971. But the wonderful thing about this album, which brought so much recognition to the Allmans, is that it not only offers the finest rock music, but is also incredibly well produced. Tom Dowd, who had also recorded the Allman Brothers' second studio album, was present with a 16-track tape machine and captured the band - in an unusual line-up with two lead guitarists and two drummers.