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CHRISTGAU CONSUMER GUIDE

ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION: "A Rock and Roll Alternative" (Polydor)::If these guys actually sounded as if their studio was located (as it is) in a Georgia industrial parkfluorescent light through the pines and so forth—the general improvement in clarity and inventiveness might be interesting: imagine, a Southern band with urban allegiances.

May 1, 1977

CHRISTGAU CONSUMER GUIDE

ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION: "A Rock and Roll Alternative" (Polydor)::If these guys actually sounded as if their studio was located (as it is) in a Georgia industrial parkfluorescent light through the pines and so forth—the general improvement in clarity and inventiveness might be interesting: imagine, a Southern band with urban allegiances. But it's industrial only in the most predictable sense— more product. Even Charlie Daniels obviously has something to sing about; the vocalist here—why should I bother to look up his name?—might just as well be cuttin' another dog-food spot.

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