Hallowed Be Thy Name - An Old-Time Religion Collection - Various Artists CD

A unique compilation of old school gospel music culled from various sources documents some regional groups recorded between the early 1950s and early 1970s. These groups performed with an old time feeling that transcends the religious implications of the music that eventually paved the way and informed modern soul music as we know it. Featured artists include The Golden Eagles Of Alabama, The Crume Brothers, Sunset Four Gospel Singers, The Victorettes, Mary Clay & The Greater Harvest Baptist Church Choir, The Golden Eagles Of Portland, Mattie Johnson And The Stars Of Faith, Greene Sisters and The Mitchellaires. All selections have been newly remastered.Additional Info: Short and sweet, this 1977 debut offering from Miami-based Celi Bee & the Buzzy Bunch (basically her backing musicians) doesn't offer anything particularly timeless among its six selections; rather, it serves a pleasant pate of disco trinkets, suave mid-tempo numbers, and one sullen ballad. Celi Bee has a naturally light tone, yet she is capable of sounding either cool -- as evidenced by "Hurt Me, Hurt Me" -- or fiery ("Smile"). The classic is, of course, "Superman," a simple-but-contagious disco number later covered by Herbie Mann. Though the production dates itself, it's still quite hard to resist the song's chugging groove and Celi Bee's evocative cooing and pleading. The material overall is more fleeting than some of the solid grooves gracing the subsequent Fly Me on the Wings of Love; but for disco stalwarts with a knack for a slightly alternative groove, this set is a worthy investment. ~ Justin M. Kantor

Specifics

  • Album: Hallowed Be Thy Name - An Old-Time Religion Collection
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Label: Essential Media Mod

(CD-894232634825)

SKU CD-894232634825
Barcode # 894232634825
Brand Essential Media Mod
Shipping Weight 0.0710kg
Shipping Width 0.140m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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