I’s taken Devon Allman time to emerge from under his father’s shadow but now, at age 44—far older than dad Gregg was when he and Devon’s uncle Duane hit full stride with the original Allman Brothers Band—he claims an impressive résumé that includes helming his band Honeytribe, occasional work with the Allmans, his all-star assemblage Royal Southern Brotherhood and two previous solo albums—2013’s Turquoise and 2014’s Ragged & Dirty. Regardless, Ride or Die is his most assertive effort yet, a dozen blistering, bombastic tracks underscored by some fiery fretwork and a voice that’s clearly the result of some strong DNA. “Say Your Prayers,” “Shattered Times” and “Galaxies” are the best examples of that blustery approach but, even so, Allman does manage to vary the template, adding some soulful swagger to “Hold Me” and “Find Ourselves,” and some tempered respite via the troubled “Lost” and “Butterfly Girl.” Bundled by a theme that ties a maddening world to the need to cut through the crap, Ride or Die covers a broad sweep and carries more than a hint of gravitas. Mostly though, it’s a purposeful effort by a second-generation artist well worthy of his pedigree.