Atlanta Rhythm Section Albums (18)
'The Day Bear Bryant Died'
Release Date 9/12/2006
Tracks 10
Label Buddy Buie Enterprises
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'Live at the Savoy, New York October 27, 1981'
Release Date 7/11/2000
Tracks 10
Label Phoenix Gems
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What The Critics Say
This CD represents a great live recording of this classic Southern boogie band. ARS always showed a level of sophistication and musical taste above and beyond the typical good ole boy bands, and the material here shows that off well. The range of music goes from balladic cuts to bluesy/jazzy jams and classic Southern rock all the way to mainstream AOR performances. Of course, the highlights of the disc are the band's most well-known numbers, "Spooky" and "So Into You." Their cover of "Long Tall Sally" is a great album closer. ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Atlanta Rhythm Section's first collection of new studio material in a decade picks up where the group left off -- fans of the classic Southern rock sound will certainly savor Eufaula highlights like "Not the Only One," "Dreamy Alabama" and "What's Up with That?," although the lack of concessions to contemporary musical trends will likely leave new listeners scratching their heads. ~ Chuck Donkers, All Music Guide
'Partly Plugged'
Release Date 1/13/1997
Tracks 10
Label Southern Tracks
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What The Critics Say
Partly Plugged finds the Atlanta Rhythm Section celebrating their 25th Anniversary by running through 11 of the group's hits and three new songs. Despite the horrible title -- puns on MTV Unplugged ran out of steam almost five years before this album's release -- Partly Plugged has some of the best music ARS has made in some time. The production will be a little slick and clean for fans of the group's early records, but the band sounds tight and professional, and any longtime follower will find the album as much of a celebration as the band themselves. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
'Atlanta Rhythm Section '96'
Release Date 4/2/1996
Tracks 12
Label CMC
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'Truth in a Structured Form'
Release Date 10/10/1989
Tracks 11
Label Sony
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What The Critics Say
In many ways this is not a true Atlanta Rhythm Section album, whether in a "structured form" or not. To start with, the album packaging refers to the band only as ARS and not as the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Apparently, some ex-members of the group protested the usage of the full moniker, so the members utilized their often-used initials on this album. This conflict was later resolved. However, the main difference between this album and other true releases is the music. The group attempts to be more of a straight-ahead rock outfit on this album and they lose their soulfulness in the process. Lead vocalist Ronnie Hammond just doesn't sound like himself. Most of the drumming is a monotonous 4/4 beat throughout the album. And worst of all, the songs are uninteresting and unmemorable. The Atlanta Rhythm Section can usually be counted on to produce some nice poppy Southern rock tunes, but none are to be found here. ~ Tim Griggs, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
The group's only release for Columbia is a superb piece of Southern rock, timeless in its lyrical sensibilities, which are all voiced in a smoothly raspy manner by lead singer Ronnie Hammond (backed by his own overdubs and Buddy Buie). Barry Bailey's and J.R. Cobb's guitars grind and crunch along, and Paul Goddard and Roy Yeager's bass and drums provide a rock-hard foundation to this celebration of Southern manhood. The songs are just about perfectly crafted, never outstaying their welcome or lasting longer than they can sustain interest. A few of the more lyrical numbers, like the harmony-driven "Alien," offer considerable melodic charm, almost venturing into CSN territory on their choruses (featuring Steve McRay as guest back-up singer) -- coupled with the first-rate playing, they're the surprising highlights of this hard rocking classic. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
'The Boys from Doraville'
Release Date 1/1/1980
Tracks 9
Label Polydor
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