Win, Lose or Draw (album)
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| Studio album by The Allman Brothers Band | ||||
| Released | August, 1975 | |||
| Recorded | February - July, 1975 Capricorn Sound Studios, Macon, GA and The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA |
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| Genre | Southern rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 38:38 | |||
| Label | Capricorn | |||
| Producer | Johnny Sandlin The Allman Brothers Band |
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| Allmusic |    |
| Rolling Stone | (Not Rated) |
| The Village Voice | C |
Win, Lose or Draw is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band. Produced by Johnny Sandlin and the band themselves, the album was released in August 1975 in the United States by Capricorn Records. The band had previously released their fourth record, Brothers and Sisters, in 1973 to critical and commercial success. The band toured the following year, attracting large crowds and earning substantial amounts of money, all while internal tension grew between the members. Vocalist Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts released solo albums — The Gregg Allman Tour and Highway Call, both issued that fall — which prompted speculation on the band's unity. It was the last album to feature bassist Lamar Williams and pianist Chuck Leavell.
When the band regrouped to work on Win, Lose or Draw, unresolved issues arose in rehearsals. The band was particularly critical of Allman's decision to move to Los Angeles, as well as his tabloid relationship with pop star Cher. With miscommunication and anger at an all-time high, the band pieced together the album over a period of several months, in stark contrast to their usual recording methods. Band members often could not be present in the studio at the same time.
Reviews of the album were negative, commenting on a lack of energy, formulaic songwriting, and indifferent sound. The album reached #5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart based on their previous popularity. The record had been highly anticipated a year earlier, but now the Allmans' moment was passing.
Brothers and Sisters, the Allman Brothers Band's fourth studio album, was released in August 1973 and received substantial commercial success. The band began playing arenas and stadiums almost solely as their drug use escalated. By 1974, the band were regularly making $100,000 per show, and were renting the Starship, a customized Boeing 720B used by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the Rolling Stones. The band toured from May to August 1974 for 25 shows, but took a break following its completion due to growing tensions. The band received nearly $150,000 for their spot at the Georgia Jam in June, playing alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Marshall Tucker Band. The band also performed their first overseas concerts, in London and Amsterdam.
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