The Campbell Brothers - Beyond The 4 Walls (2LP, 45RPM, 200g)
Lap Steel Guitar, Vocals – Darick Campbell
MIDI Controller, Guitar, Vocals – Phil Campbell
Pedal Steel Guitar, Vocals – Chuck Campbell
Drums, Percussion – Carlton Campbell (son of Phil)
Vocals – Tiffany Godette
Vocals, Percussion – Denise Brown
Bass – Daric Bennett
2 LP, Gatefold Jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : APO
Original Label : APO
Recorded at Blue Heaven Studios
Engineered & mixed by Katsuhiko Naito
Produced by Chuck Campbell, Phil Campbell
Remastered by Kevin Gray
Released in 2013
Tracks:
Side A:
- Hell No! Heaven Yes!
- It's Alright Now
- Mama's Gone
Side B:
- Believe I'll Run On
- Lord, I Just Want To Thank You
- Nobody's Fault But Mine
Side C:
- When All Of God's Children Get Together
- P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)
- Joy
- Make A Joyful Noise
Side D:
- When Things Go Wrong
- I Ain't Going To Cry No More
- God, Can We Talk For A Minute?
Reviews:
“The Campbell Brothers African-American gospel music, with electric steel guitar and vocals, is at the heart of the music tradition of the House of God church. Rochester, New York, is their home, but Sacred Steel has had devotees in Florida, Detroit, Nashville, and elsewhere since the 1930s. Within the church the brothers have long been considered masters. Chuck on pedal steel, Phil on guitar, and Darick on lap steel. To their growing audience, they inspire awe as their songs slowly expand from guitar licks that speak in soft voices, to the likes of a powerful train engine, and raucous thunderclaps of notes.
National Public Radio wrote of The Campbell Brothers that Sacred Steel is "every bit as earth-shattering as (Robert) Johnson's music was in the '30s. It's a soul-stirring blend of gospel and the power and volume of electric blues and rock, a sound as hot as brimstone that kicks holy butt. It's also shredding perceptions of country's signature instrument and the limitations of church music."
There are lots of great inspiring songs on this album; my favorites are "Mama's Gone" a soulful beautiful blues number with lovely sounding wah-wah guitar, and "Nobody's Fault But Mine" a great instrument and more wah-wah guitar coupled with great guitar pickin'. This is an unbridled musical celebration, uplifting souls and inspiring hope among those who arguably need it most, those who exist Beyond The 4 Walls.
And as you may have already guessed by now, wonderful realistic sonics and great blues, but this time with a spiritual flavor. In time I may just have to acquire most of the APO catalog of downloads, they are highly addictive in good way.” Teresa Goodwin, Positive Feedback
"The Campbells are northerners but their sound is rich in southern roots. Modal harmonies; rhythmics that layer, circle and intertwine in patterns that hark back to African ring shouts; full-bodied singing that segues between solo verses and spirit-infused group response. Whether or not one chooses to believe the literal truth of all the songs' lyrics, the music itself is both healing and sanctifying—just as it does in church, it calls the Spirit down upon us and we emerge both cleansed and inspired." Living Blues magazine
Ratings :
Discogs : 3,67 / 5