The keening wail of the pedal steel guitar is such a fundamental part of country music that it's difficult to imagine its being played in any other genre. But Chuck Campbell not only uses it to play a soaring version...more.
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If, as many sacred musicians believe, the blues is "devil's music," who, pray tell, is responsible for the feverish music on this sacred-steel record? Sorry to say, this music is nasty in the most righteous sense of the word...more.
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Guess you can teach an old Episcopal dog new tricks. Until I bought this and Sacred Steel Live!, I used to think that the steel guitar was exclusive to white country bands. I had no idea of the central role the...more.
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I enjoy most styles of music, but there's something mighty powerful about this stripped-down style of gospel. My suggestion for first-time listeners--wear a comfortable pair of shoes, because you'll be tapping your feet a thousand miles...more.
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As a long time fan of both old-time (30s-50s) and contemporary Black gospel music, I put this album at the very top of the mountain, with the best of the best. Katie Jackson has rock-solid roots deep in...more.