Carry the Word by Spencer Bohren - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Quiet passion and intensity infuse this disc from the opening cut to the ending, which you hate to see approaching. This is a disc of traditional spiritual/gospel songs played in the very spare and understated manner Mr. Bohren is gaining attention with at festivals and club appearances. He is one of those guitar/slide guitar players who is eloquent within his sparcity. The disc has a rich, full sound that he accomplishes with a minimum of additional accompaniment, but when it is there it is placed strategically so that it has maximum impact. The perspicacious use of the backup enhances the disc and never detracts, always letting the focus fall one what is important to the song. Both the Nott Brothers Quartet and Teresa Albury know their roles and stay right there, never trying to steal the spotlight, their singing supports and enhances the lead vocals. Jab Wilson, whose wonderful harmonica playing does such a perfect job of supporting and urging Mr. Bohren to push the singing and guitar playing to new heights. This is at the other extreme end of the spectrum from the Sacred Steel Series that Arhoolie has done, and there is room enough in this world for the various aspects and quite frankly it is enlightening to hear such a different perspective. Spencer was raised in the gospel church, so it was almost a forgone conclusion that he would one day return to his roots after exploration of different tentacles of them. He has used his decades of probing into the blues and folk music to enhances his understanding of his own roots, and thus able to take it to new heights.

1. I Am a Pilgrim

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

2. Bound for Glory

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

3. Samson and Delilah

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

4. Wings of an Angel

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Spencer Ward Bohren; Composer
Lyricist: Spencer Ward Bohren; Composer

5. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Blind Lemon Jefferson; Composer
Lyricist: Blind Lemon Jefferson; Composer

6. Carry the Word

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Cory Mcdaniel; Composer
Lyricist: Cory Mcdaniel; Composer

7. River Jordan

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

8. Gospel Plow

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

9. I've Been Delivered

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Obed Kline; Composer
Lyricist: Obed Kline; Composer

10. Amazing Grace

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

11. Beulah Land

by Spencer Bohren

Primary Artist: Spencer Bohren; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Gospel, Jazz, Christian, Singer & Songwriter, Alternative Folk, Blues, Worldwide, Cajun

Label

Zephyr Artists

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

194171668357