Eat a Peach

by The Allman Brothers Band

Overview

A tribute to the dearly departed Duane, Eat a Peach rambles through two albums, running through a side of new songs, recorded post-Duane, spending a full album on live cuts from the Fillmore East sessions, then offering a round of studio tracks Duane completed before his death. On the first side, they do suggest the mellowness of the Dickey Betts-led Brothers and Sisters, particularly on the lovely "Melissa," and this stands in direct contrast with the monumental live cuts that dominate the album. They're at the best on the punchier covers of "One Way Out" and "Trouble No More," both proof of the group's exceptional talents as a roadhouse blues-rock band, but Duane does get his needed showcase on "Mountain Jam," a sprawling 33-minute jam that may feature a lot of great playing, but is certainly a little hard for anyone outside of diehards to sit through. Apart from that cut, the record showcases the Allmans at their peak, and it's hard not to feel sad as the acoustic guitars of "Little Martha" conclude the record, since this tribute isn't just heartfelt, it offers proof of Duane Allman's immense talents and contribution to the band. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/1997
Label:	Capricorn / Polydor
UPC:	0731453126121
Rank:	1707

Tracks

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Les Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam
5. One Way Out
6. Trouble No More
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Allman Brothers Band   Primary Artist
Jai Johanny Johanson   Congas,Drums,Percussion
Berry Oakley   Guitar (Bass),Bass,Bass (Electric)
Jaimoe   Drums,Congas,Percussion
Dickey Betts   Drums,Guitar,Vocals,Percussion,Lead Guitar,Lead Vocals,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Butch Trucks   Gong,Drums,Timpani,Percussion,Tambourine,Vibraphone
Gregg Allman   Organ,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards,Piano (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Duane Allman   Guitar,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Ron Albert   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Larry Dahlstrom   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Aaron J. Brown   Audio Engineer
Howard Albert   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Tom Dowd   Audio Production,Producer
Michael Etchart   Producer
Paul Bishow   Producer
Donovan Leitch   Composer
Robert Kim Payne   Composer
Willie C. Cobbs   Composer
Jaimoe J. Johanson   Composer
Jai Johanny Johanson   Composer
Jaimoe   Composer
D. Betts   Composer
Elmore James   Composer
Jay Mark   Mixing Engineer
Jeff Glixman   Mixing
Dennis Drake   Mastering
Dickey Betts   Composer
Butch Trucks   Composer
Morris Levy   Composer
Muddy Waters   Composer
Suha Gur   Mastering
Bill Levenson   Producer
Donovan   Composer
Gregg Allman   Composer
Duane Allman   Composer
Ovie Sparks   Remixing
Willie Cobbs   Composer
Richard Shoff   Assistant,Remix Assistant
James Flournoy Holmes   Design,Cover Design,Illustrations
Sleepy John Estes   Composer
Steve Alaimo   Composer
Sonny Boy Williamson II   Composer
Berry Oakley   Composer
Blind Willie McTell   Composer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Bill Graham   Arranger
Billy Graham   Arranger
Richard Betts   Composer
Phil Walden   Arranger
Marshall Sehorn   Composer
McKinley Morganfield   Composer
Aaron Baron   Engineer
The Allman Brothers Band   Arranger
Forrest Richard Betts   Composer
Monique McGuffin   Production Coordination