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Accept No Substitute was the follow up album from Delaney & Bonnie after moving to the Elektra label. They had a changing line-up of backing musicians credited as Friends. (US:175)
“This album basically gave the Southern sound a major boost in the arm and brought it to the attention of the rest of the US. It is a great mix of R & B, gospel, rock 'n' roll, and naturally the blues. Bonnie's voice was a breath of fresh air, but that was the beauty of FM back in the late sixties, they were a lot more open to playing what was good, not just the hits.”
“This album is a great blend of blues, soul, gospel, rock & roll, and R & B that basically started the whole Southern rock sound. This duo had a natural feel for R & B and the blues that the much-hyped British blues-rockers, as great as they were, couldn't hope to match. Delaney & Bonnie's albums were among the prototypes for the 'Southern boogie' style that would become popular in the early 70s.”
“This LP is what solidly established the band. Soulful rock with a gospel touch: brass section, superb keyboards, great guitar work, with very tight, powerful vocals and harmony. Quality music that is timeless.”
“No Substitute sees the Delaney & Bonnie sound completely fleshed out in all its gritty grandeur. The perfect mix of country, gospel, and rhythm & blues added to two parts soul. Bonnie's voice might be a touch shrill at times, and Delaney a bit flat, but together they move mountains musically. On this, their second album, they had assembled Leon Russell's band of merry men to great effect. It completely mystifies me why they didn't hit with more success, or why no one does anything similar today.”
“A truly wonderful album. What gospel would sound like if played by a white country/rock band from the late sixties. Real blue-eyed soul music at its finest.” “If you like late 60s rock that still has soul, buy this album. First rate rock and soul by either Delaney or Bonnie. Every person I ever let hear this has gone and bought it within a week. Buy this and enjoy with no regrets.”
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