Released: 1977
Street Survivors
Street Survivors is Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1977 studio album rooted in Southern rock with strong blues rock and hard rock elements. The record blends twin guitar harmonies, boogie rhythms, and gritty, blues-inflected solos with a more polished production and melodic contributions from Steve Gaines; notable songs such as "What's Your Name," "That Smell," and "You Got That Right" highlight the band's mix of swagger and songwriting craft. The album is also historically significant as the band's studio release issued just days before the plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and other members.
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