Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels

• Live 1973 [Sierra, 1982] B+

See Also:

• The Flying Burrito Brothers
• Gram Parsons
• Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers
• merge all

Consumer Guide Reviews:

Live 1973 [Sierra, 1982]
I don't know why it took eight years, but after several botches on A&M here it is, a satisfying live-posthumous from the inventor of country-rock, for which he is not to blame. All five A-songs are more forceful on GP, but these versions (recorded in downhome Hempstead, Long Island) have a grace and lightness that for once show off the advantages of folkie roots, as does the new stuff on side two. Emmylou fills her appointed role, N.D. Smart II keeps things moving smartly, and a good time is had by all. B+