Day 152: Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers // 8.5

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Related imageGENRE: rock and roll
Not sure if this is accurate or not, but The Allman Brothers are one of the older rock and roll bands and serve as a huge influence for a lot of the bigger names out there. Right or not, I've always had this quiet appreciation for their prowess and ingenuity, considering how early they were. Whipping Post is a perfect example of that.

I love me some odd time signatures. Starting with 11/8 is wild to me, especially when this was written near the beginning of rock and roll. Although they don't stick with it the whole way through, it's rhythmically interesting and adds a thin layer of complexity and musicality to their writing. This particular ensemble of instruments is classic as well. The synth is a prominent backing feature, alongside the traditional guitars and drums. All in all, it's just such a solid song and great starting point for digging into the upper echelons of older rock and roll.

Rating: 8.5/10



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