Allow me to apologize in advance for the short review. My time has been divided between working on the upcoming project for this blog, updating the DM blogroll, college, and work, so I haven't had much time to focus on writing a lengthy review for any new albums. I had been looking for this album for some time before "" was kind enough to fill my request last week. Thank you once again , for making it possible for me to listen to this gospel gem, and share it with the visitors here also.
What we have here is a gospel recording released in 1962, which captures a very upbeat set of performances by Rev. Louis Overstreet, his four songs, and the congregation of St. Luke Powerhouse Church of God In Christ. I should point out that this is a vinyl rip of the original recording released by Arhoolie, and not the reissue released by Mississippi Records. What makes this recording unique from other gospel recordings of the era is the electric guitar, played by the good Reverand, that is featured throughout. It helps to give the performances a more down and dirty rock 'n' roll feeling to it all. Those who follow this blog know that I despise most mainstream religions; however, music like this transcends the religion itself in my opinion, and I can't help but be captured by it's energetic soulfullness. I hope you all enjoy this album as much as I did, and if you do, please take the time to leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Year of Release: 1962
Label: Arhoolie
Genre: Gospel
Bitrate: 320kbps
Track List:
1. Holiness Dance
2. Working on the Building
3. Yeah Lord, Jesus Is Able
4. I'm On My Way
5. I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord
6. Get Ready, I'm Gonna Move
7. Is There Anybody Here
8. Getting Richer
What we have here is a gospel recording released in 1962, which captures a very upbeat set of performances by Rev. Louis Overstreet, his four songs, and the congregation of St. Luke Powerhouse Church of God In Christ. I should point out that this is a vinyl rip of the original recording released by Arhoolie, and not the reissue released by Mississippi Records. What makes this recording unique from other gospel recordings of the era is the electric guitar, played by the good Reverand, that is featured throughout. It helps to give the performances a more down and dirty rock 'n' roll feeling to it all. Those who follow this blog know that I despise most mainstream religions; however, music like this transcends the religion itself in my opinion, and I can't help but be captured by it's energetic soulfullness. I hope you all enjoy this album as much as I did, and if you do, please take the time to leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Year of Release: 1962
Label: Arhoolie
Genre: Gospel
Bitrate: 320kbps
Track List:
1. Holiness Dance
2. Working on the Building
3. Yeah Lord, Jesus Is Able
4. I'm On My Way
5. I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord
6. Get Ready, I'm Gonna Move
7. Is There Anybody Here
8. Getting Richer
this looks amazing...thanks.
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is absolutely AMAZING! many thanks!
ReplyDeletejust found your blog and this was my first listen. looking forward to checking out everything else!
:)
@whiteanduptight: Welcome to Digital Meltd0wn my friend. This blog has been a four year labor of love for me. I aim to please my readers, so if there are any particular albums that you would like to see posted here, or a specific genre that you would like to see more of, please don't hesitate to let me know. I hope to see you here in the comments section again in the future. Take care.
ReplyDeletei was listening to this album today and it made me think of this blog & where & how i first discovered this amazing recording.
ReplyDeletelooking at the comments, it makes me realize that i never thanked you for your kind reply and warm welcome. so, thank you very much & my apologies for this very late reply!
it's been way too long since i've visited, and i see my weekend is all planned out already with me catching up! :)
muchas gracias amigo!