Atlanta Rhythm Section - The Very Best Of (CD)

Re-worked, re-done and re-vitalized!!

Yes, this was a re-recording done back in '96. Hammond, Bailey and Daughtry were all present for it. A new drummer and bass player were added. There are some songs here that actually sound better than the originals. "Spooky" contains this killer instrumental break and guitar solo. Ronnie Hammond's vocals have matured and now contain an authentic southern scowl. "Homesick" cooks with more guitar and Hammond giving it his all. "Imaginary Lover" has a more electric feel to it, and an absolute fantastic guitar solo. "Doraville" doesn't have the same beef as the other tracks but has some nice keyboard work. "Georgia Rhythm" has a smooth, clean feel to it. Hammond nails the vocal with more authenticity and southern spunk than the original. "So Into You" just keeps going and going like the guitar energizer bunny. "Free Spirit" has this Neil Young intensity that was missing from the original. "Dog Days" is a jazz-meets southern rock-meets sultry southern afternoon song that is another great piece of nostalgia. "Champagne Jam" cooks along with all the power of the original.

Specially priced remastered collection of The Atlanta Rhythm Sections greatest songs. Features the hit single "So Into You" and other greats like "Jukin'" and "Spooky". Greatly overlooked the Atlanta Rhythm Section were one of the best groups of the 70s. The ARS amassed a huge following as a tireless touring outfit