Authorized Bootleg
This was recently relased at Amazon.com . Sneaky Pete is absolutely amazing...the Hendrix of the pedal steel!! Michael Clarke is on fire on drums. The band sounds really reinvigorated after the departure of Gram Parsons and be sure to read Hillman's book "Hot Burrito" for his perspective on GP's contributions/irritations to the band. Rick Roberts will soon bring "Colorado" and better covers and they will drop "Feel Good Music" which is the weakest thing here. Bernie Leadon's time in the band was strange in that he brought only "God's Own Singer", did few if any lead vocals live and while an awesome lead electric guitarist, dobro player, and banjoist he was overwhelmed by Sneaky Pete's virtuosity. I saw this version of the band several times and they could totally rock or play bluegrass. For a better picture of Chris Hillman's vocal maturation be sure to check out the "Last Of The Red Hot Burritos" cd. Overall this new cd is really exciting and a must-own for fans of seminal "country-rock".
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