Sunday, December 22, 2013

The Relatives - The Electric Word (2013)

As this posts I am actually on my way to the airport and yet here is your second to last Gospel morning for 2013. Enjoy your holidays dear brothers and sisters.

" Are you ready for the resurrection? In the 1970s the West brothers of Dallas formed the Relatives, a Staple Singers-style gospel-funk group who enjoyed modest success before their 1980 dissolution. The few singles they cut became cult items and led to their reformation and this surprising album. Produced by Spoon's Jim Eno, its 37 minutes crackle with conviction, mixing gospel vocals with tough funk rhythms and psych-rock guitar. Bad Trip and Let Your Light Shine recall Ball of Confusion-era Temptations, while the slow Speak to Me (What's Wrong With America?) still resonates after 40 years' hibernation. A welcome time warp."

Parliment Funkadelic meets The Soul Stirrers! 

11 comments:

KingCake said...

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pmac said...

Safe travels my friend.

ceedee said...

Oh yes, the Lord is on the one. Thanks again KC. Meant to add to my comment on your great christmas post that you can listen to Swamp Dogg's christmas album here - http://swampdogg.bandcamp.com/ It's called An Awful Christmas And A Lousy New Year. Well, what did you expect?

poppachubby said...

Love ya KC and all of my bros here at Chitlins. Gus where you at??!!??

Mutha Klanger said...

Happy trails KC. Thanks for this bangin' platter. Have a great Xmas.

GuitarGus said...

Hi Chubbs and all ! I've been around but time difference etc cause problems ...Have a great Xmas KC and everyone - Speak soon Poppa C Yo !

fcapeau said...

Many thanks, KC, for this significant post.

Preslives said...

Now this one is truly a trip! Outrageously over the top and sometimes out of tune, there is still irresistible charm real here, and a heaping plate of soul to with it. This one is a keeper. Thanks, KC.

Pippo said...

Thank you KingCake for the tasteful music and for the knowledge you donate full hands, have a sweet warm and soulful Christmas even funky and groovy ('cause we need that too).

Anonymous said...

Hey KC, hope you are having a great time. Thanks for the "presents" all year long.

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