A unique sidetrack in the career of a country superstar, this reissue presents two of the better gospel albums of the 1970s.
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Blu-ray Review: The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
A rushed release for a less-than-recognizable Holiday flick starring a dead singer. Heaven help us.
Read More »Music Review: Marion James – Northside Soul
A new album from an old rhythm & blues master.
Read More »Music Review: RJ and The Assignment – Deceiving Eyes
Deceiving Eyes is an auspicious debut for jazz pianist RJ.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Womack – The Bravest Man in the Universe
Bobby Womack’s new album is grounded in the rich well of African-American soul and gospel but painted with modern colors.
Read More »Music Review: The Georgia Sea Island Singers – Join The Band
This is not just a link to history, but a living, breathing example of a distinct culture.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Joyful Noise
An empty miracle from the writer/director of The Beautician and the Beast.
Read More »Indie Round-Up: Treasa Levasseur, Charlie Parr, Brad Brooks
Canadian powerhouse singer-songwriter Treasa Levasseur continues broadening the soul music tradition into the 21st century with her latest release.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Jail House Bound: John Lomax’s First Southern Prison Recordings 1933
Makes it obvious how much African American culture has been an influence on American popular culture as a whole.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Cash – Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth
Another excellent collection, this time focused on Cash's rare and unreleased gospel recording.
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