2 on 1 CD Often described as a more radio-friendly version of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Allman Brothers, the Atlanta Rhythm Section was one of many Southern Rock bands to hit the upper reaches of the charts during the late '70s. Hailing from the small town of Doraville, Georgia, the beginning of the Atlanta Rhythm Section can be traced back to 1970. These two albums were originally released in 1974 and 1976 on the Polydor Record label and now available for the first time as a 2 on 1 CD. Review of 'A Rock And Roll Alternative'from AMG: "'A Rock And Roll Alternative'was the Atlanta Rhythm Section's breakthrough record. After five albums and four years of trying, they hadn't gotten higher than #74 in the LP lists, but this time their mixture of country and rock finally found its audience, largely due to the single 'So Into You'(#7 pop, #11 easy listening), so that the album soared to #11 and went gold. It was only fair: the ARS had perfected a sound that was lighter and more accessible than The Allmans/Lynyrd Skynyrd school of Southern rock, but no less accomplished, and 'A Rock And Roll Alternative'was the embodiment of it." In the wake of their split, the Atlanta Rhythm Section has reunited sporadically for tours (although only with a few original members would be present), and issued their first all-new studio album in more than a decade in 1999, 'Eufala'. Additionally, some of country rock's biggest names have gone on to record Atlanta Rhythm Section covers - Travis Tritt, Wynonna Judd, Charlie Daniels, etc. TracklistTHIRD ANNUAL PIPE DREAM:1. Doraville 2. Jesus Hearted People 3. Close The Door 4. Blues In Maude's Flat 5. Join The Race 6. Angel (What In The World's Come Over Us) 7. Get Your Head Out Of Your Heart 8. The War Is Over 9. Help Yourself 10. Who You Gonna Run ToA ROCK AND ROLL ALTERNATIVE:11. Sky High 12. Hitch-Hikers'Hero 13. Don't Miss The Message 14. Georgia Rhythm 15. So Into You 16. Outside Woman Blues 17. Everybody Gotta Go 18. Neon Nites
