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Genre:
Gospel
Release Date: 08/26/2008
From start to finish this album defies categorical classification. It employs the best of
R&B,
Afro-beat,
folk, and
blues while remaining true to
the Blind Boys'
gospel roots. And with a tasteful selection of material by
Tom Waits,
Mick Jagger and
Keith Richards, and
Ben Harper, in addition to their usual array of
traditional gospel hymns and
folk tunes, it will appeal to generations of listeners. Though varied in its stylings, the album works as a whole due to the high-quality production, arrangements, and musicianship throughout. The traditional
"No More," in a slow and soulful arrangement, starts off with a plaintive slide guitar sampling of
"Amazing Grace" and sits comfortably beside
"Run for a Long Time," which features
George Scott rapping over a percussive, groove-filled (à la
Danny Thompson on double bass) and harmony- laden reworking of this classic. And
the Stones'
"Just Wanna See His Face," which is given a jubilee-like treatment that rivals the original, follows up a somber
"Motherless Child" with grace and acuity. Other guests include
Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica,
John Hammond on guitar and Dobro, and
David Lindley on oud and electric slide.
~Travis Drageset, All Music Guide
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