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The Allman Brothers: 2nd Set (Epic) ***½; Gov't Mule: Gov't Mule (Relativity) ***

John Swenson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 1995

THE ALLMAN Brothers Band live on because live performance is what they're about. The call of the road and the thrill of collective improvisation are the animating forces behindthis rock institution, ever since 1971's live At Fillmore East confirmed their reputation and provided their commercial breakthrough.

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