Take The Highway/Can't You See/Losing You/Hillbilly Band/See You Later, I'm Gone/Ramblin'/My Jesus Told Me So/Ab's Song
Eponymous debut album from the southern rock Marshall Tucker Band, covering similar musical territory to the Allman Brothers but with more of a country input. (US:29)
“Blending aggressive guitars and soulful, rootsy vocals with jazzy saxophones and flutes, the album took Southern rock, and rock music in general, in new musical directions.”
“A great laid back album with real guitar playing, I wouldn't rate them as highly as Skynyrd or Allman Brothers but they're a fantastic band.”
“Comparisons are made to other southern rock artists like Lynyrd Skynrd and the Allmans. The first comparison doesn't work well most of the time, MTB are more country and folk oriented and overall a much better band. Their versatility can be compared to the Allmans, and on the strength of at least this album they could be the lone torchbearers for this oft-maligned genre.”
“Who would expect to hear a flute on a so called southern rock album? MTB were a fairly large ensemble that played well on this record. There is some fine instrumental work, especially by the lead guitarist who does some great runs in a number of places. The MTB have more of a country influenced background showing up on these songs, but one can tell that they would be quite prepared to take off on some extended jams.”
“The debut album from The Marshall Tucker Band is one of the greatest. This album brings out the sound that MTB did so well, from country, to rock, to blues, all rolled together into a southern sound.”
“The Marshall Tucker Band's debut album contains several essential Southern rock songs, including, especially, Take The Highway and Can't You See. There are a couple of songs here that aren't so terrific, but the true gems more than make up for any shortcomings in the other songs.”
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