That's Alright (Since My Soul Has Got a Seat Up in the Kingdom)
Why Sorrow Done Passed Me Around
Don't Let Him Ride
He's Coming Back
By His Word
Where Could I Go
Stand by Me
I'll Never Turn Back / Shelby Bransford Jr.
You Without Sin Cast the First Stone
Storm Thru Mississippi / Henry Green
I'm Pressing On
Track Listings (27) - Disc #2
Jesus' Blood
Glory Glory Hallelujah
John Saw
Since He Touched Me
God's Mighty Hand
What Can I Do Without the Lord
Angels
The Truth in the Gospel / Goldie Haynes & Choir
Walk with Me
Spirit of the Lord / The Abraham Brothers
I've Got Heaven on My Mind
In God's House
Does Jesus Care
If I Could Not Say a Word
Where the Sun Never Goes Down
I Heard It Throught the True Vine
Father, I Stretch My Arm to Thee
Nobody Knows
How Much I Owe
My Testimony
Prayer /I Love the Lord / Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church Congregation Excerpt
Same Man
I Know I Got Religion
He's My Rock, My Sword, My Shield
Working on a Building
Lord, Hold My Hand
Fire Shed in My Bones
Track Listings (26) - Disc #3
Power Is the Heart of Man
Don't Let the Devil Ride
Holy Rock
Pray on, My Child
Jesus Is Sweet to Me
I Want to Live (So God Can Use Me)
I'm Just a Voice
You Ought to Been There
You Better Get Ready
Help Me
So Soon
Introduction/Rock Daniels
The Very Last Mile
What God Can Do
Let the Redeemed Say So
Sweet Home
A Little Old Fashioned
How Long
At a Time Like This (Pt. 1)
God Rode in the Windstorm
Go Devil Go
This Train
Victory Shall Be Mine
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Some Sweet Day
Swing Low
The majority of this music has never been reissued on CD, or in any other form (most tracks were originally released on regional independent labels). Most post-WWII compilations of African-American gospel music naturally c... more »oncentrate on the astounding quartet and solo vocalist sounds made during the music's Golden Age. Fire In My Bones attempts to address and collect more neglected sounds from that era (and on to the present day). Dozens of traditions are represented. Some go back hundreds of years while others seem to have been arrived at as soon as the tape began to roll. Field recordings and studio tracks are all mashed together, with solo performances next to congregational recordings, hellfire sermons next to afterlife laments. Leon Pinson, Elder & Sister Brinson & the Brinson Brothers, Grant & Ella, Straight Street Holiness Group, Theotis Taylor, Brother & Sister W B Grate -- these artists will now be just a little less obscure.
Fire In My Bones provides a small peek at the incredible diversity and power of post-war black gospel. Much of this music is raw, distorted and might sound a bit strange. But it is not presented as a novelty freak show or as "outsider music." This is gospel - which we must always remember translates as "the good news" - as it has been sung and performed in tiny churches and large programs, from rural Georgia to urban Los Angeles. It is clearly among the most vibrant, playful, beautiful and emotionally charged music in the world.
Produced by Mike McGonigal. Package design by Grammy-winner Susan Archie.« less
The majority of this music has never been reissued on CD, or in any other form (most tracks were originally released on regional independent labels). Most post-WWII compilations of African-American gospel music naturally concentrate on the astounding quartet and solo vocalist sounds made during the music's Golden Age. Fire In My Bones attempts to address and collect more neglected sounds from that era (and on to the present day). Dozens of traditions are represented. Some go back hundreds of years while others seem to have been arrived at as soon as the tape began to roll. Field recordings and studio tracks are all mashed together, with solo performances next to congregational recordings, hellfire sermons next to afterlife laments. Leon Pinson, Elder & Sister Brinson & the Brinson Brothers, Grant & Ella, Straight Street Holiness Group, Theotis Taylor, Brother & Sister W B Grate -- these artists will now be just a little less obscure.
Fire In My Bones provides a small peek at the incredible diversity and power of post-war black gospel. Much of this music is raw, distorted and might sound a bit strange. But it is not presented as a novelty freak show or as "outsider music." This is gospel - which we must always remember translates as "the good news" - as it has been sung and performed in tiny churches and large programs, from rural Georgia to urban Los Angeles. It is clearly among the most vibrant, playful, beautiful and emotionally charged music in the world.
Produced by Mike McGonigal. Package design by Grammy-winner Susan Archie.
ONE OF THE BEST GOSPEL COLLECTIONS THIS YEAR OR ANY OTHER
Stuart Jefferson | San Diego,Ca | 12/31/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Three discs 79,78,78 minutes each approximately. The sound,while not pristine,is suitable for this type of music,especially the smaller-sized groups heard here. The discs are slipped in,bare,into their individual cardboard sleeves-not the best for preservation,a minor quibble. The booklet gives short,track-by-track info on each performer/performers. There are reproductions of 45rpm record labels sprinkled throughout,along with a couple of photographs of performers from the era. The various artists are in (a seemingly) random order,which gives this collection a better flow from track to track. In addition,a portion of any profits from this set helps musicians in New Orleans,who lost their livelyhood due to Hurricane Katrina.
This collection takes a slightly different look at gospel music-not attempting a rehash of the usual gospel music/performers from the golden age of gospel music (just after WWII through the late 50's/early 60's)that even today exerts a powerful hold on listeners. There are many people who listen to nothing but gospel music,and anyone who listens to blues music should be aware of,at least,the more well known country (BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON,SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN,REVEREND GARY DAVIS,"MISSISSIPPI" FRED McDOWELL,REV.J.M. GATES,ELDER CHARLES BECK 1946-56 as examples),and gospel singers/collections ("Angola Prison Spirituals","Prison Blues of the South","Como Now",Sam Cooke and THE SOUL STIRRERS,"NAOMI SHELTON AND THE GOSPEL QUEENS",Rev. Overstreet,CAMPBELL BROTHERS-"You Can Feel It","Spreading the Word-Early Gospel Recordings","Goodbye Babylon","Nuggets of the Golden Age of Gospel 1945-1958","Guitar Evangelists-Vol.1 & 2") available. As far as I know all the above are still available and are very worthwhile owning.
Starting from the golden age this collection rapidly moves into somewhat uncharted territory. In this respect this set is similar to "American Primitive: Vol.1",and "Goodbye Babylon",and the previously mentioned "Spreading the Word...",and the two 4 CD sets,"Guitar Evangelists",and to a lesser extent,"The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of". The main difference on this collection is that it doesn't just include music from gospel's golden age. There are a number of tracks from the late 60's,through the 70's,and a few in the 80's and 90's,and one track from 2007. Many of these performers (similar to other sets) were little known outside their local area,and,if they recorded at all,it was for a small label with very few copies ever being released. This set is so well thought out that it doesn't really matter what year the music was recorded-the overall effect,track-by-track,is very cohesive and powerful in feeling and sound. From small gospel groups/bands ("RAYBORN BROTHERS QUINTET","GEORGIA FIFE AND DRUM BAND") to individual singers (Laura Rivers,Brother Willie Blue),the truth and power of this music shines through. Nothing pretentious,just pure,honest,plain,straightforward-feeling music presented the same way. This music was recorded on shoe-string budgets,and its the better for it. This music isn't over-arranged and slick-just the opposite.
If you listen to gospel music-this is a no-brainer. If you listen to blues,this is something you should consider adding to your collection. This music is certainly timeless in it's appeal and effect. Give it a listen and hear for yourself."
It'll put fire in your bones..
Jeremy Rials | Louisiania | 10/30/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There have been some classic gospel releases in the last few years. (Dust to Digital's - Goodbye Babylon and Take Me To The Water; Revenants's American Primitive Vol. 1.)But this one is different from the others. Instead of mining out more Pre War Gospel, they catch us up on the years following. From 1944-2007 is where this set is based. If your a fan of Kevin Nutt's (who serves as a Adviser on the set) Sinner's Crossroads show on WFMU then you will eat this up. A classic release from Tompkins Square and nice box set design from Susan Archie."
A much needed nuggets approach to Gospel.
attentive listener | Joysey | 01/03/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Much of this music, like much of the nuggets genre, was produced for it's own reward. This music made the people that performed it, feel good. Music performed as an excercise in enjoyment. The enthusiasm, just like with nuggets, is contageous. Those that compiled it, perform their own excercise, unearthing it. The lineage from originator to listener is complete, enthusiasm and praise. Let it wash over you, you will be better for it. Blessed. Funky, too."
Window into new worlds
J. Larsen | 12/25/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This excellent compilation covers numerous gospel styles that I've never heard captured on recordings elsewhere. As the album cover itself implies, the sound quality is raw, but if you just imagine you've lucked out and tuned into a distant radio station you'll be grateful for this grainy window into new worlds. Highly recommended for those with an interest in gospel and especially for fans of the Mississippi Records label."