Cat No:
CDAL4899
Release Date: 17 August 2004
Label: Alligator Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 014551489924
Genres: R&B
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Description
Brand new recordings by one of the great treasures of US gospel/soul music, her first secular album for eleven years.
'Secular' in the true meaning of the word: with the arguable exception of the traditional finale, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" - 19th Century verses that Mavis first recorded with her family back in 1960 - these are not sacred hymns or gospel songs. However, as one might expect of Mavis, her gospel roots are evident throughout 12 spiritual expressions of hope and redemption applied to 2004.
There is personal tribute ("Pop's Recipe", a fond kiss to her father, Roebuck Staples), remembrance of the segregated south ("A Dying Man's Plea" aka "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean"), a poignant reference to 9/11 ("In Times Like These") and undiminished heart for a better future ("Have A Little Faith").
Throughout the album Mavis interprets intimately with her unique sultry beatitude that has always confused the sacred with the secular. How can such a sensually sounding woman ever hope to persuade men to straighten up and fly right?
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Tracklisting
- 1. Step Into The Light
- 2. Pops Recipe
- 3. Have A Little Faith
- 4. God Is Not Sleeping
- 5. A Dying Man's Plea
- 6. Ain't No Better Than You
- 7. I Wanna Thank You
- 8. I Still Believe In You
- 9. At The End Of The Day
- 10. There's A Devil On The Loose
- 11. In Times Like These
- 12. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
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