The Staples Jr. Singers

A lost gospel treasure from this obscure Mississippi group – cut in the mid 70s, but with a stripped-down sound that's completely timeless overall!

The Staples Jr Singers certainly have picked up some of the more righteous currents of mainstream soul and funk at the time – echoed both in their tremendous phrasing on the lyrics, and on some of the album's used of raw guitar licks next to their words – but the stripped-down vibe gives the record a feel that's almost more 60s deep soul overall – as befits their southern roots, and the album's issue on a small indie label!

There's also maybe a bit less "church" on the record than the usual gospel outing of the time – more overall messages about love, unity, and feeling – which also gives the whole thing a very transcendent quality.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Get On Board
• A2. I Know You’re Going To Miss Me
• A3. I’m Looking For A Man
• A4. I’m Going To A City
• A5. Somebody Save Me
• A6. Trouble Of The World
• A7. Waiting For The Trumpet To Sound

• SIDE B
• B1. I Feel Good
• B2. When Do We Get Paid
• B3. On My Journey Home
• B4. Too Close
• B5. Send It On Down
• B6. I Got A New Home