Various Artists

Killer gospel work from a small Chicago label – most of it pretty darn funky and soulful as well!

The label sticker on the album's cover states a link too musical roots in the deep south – but the overall sound here is more in that wonderful hybrid of spiritual and secular that happened in the Chicago scene in the 70s – as hipper, more sophisticated modes came into play with the message – and resulted in grooves that are equally appealing to soul music fans as well!

All the cuts were put together in a tiny studio on the city's west side – and as with most Numero projects, the package provides an essential look at a musical scene we might have missed.

ARTISTS & TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Rev. Solomon King and the Glory Bound Singers
• Didn't It Rain
• A2. Harmony Four
• Got To Make A Hundred
• A3. The Gospel Song Birds
• I Want To Be More Like Him
• A4. The Inspirational Souls
• Soul Couldn't Be Contented
• A5. Brother Hayes And The Farmer Singers
• Saved And Sanctified
• A6. Flying Eagle Gospel Singers
• My Shoes

• SIDE B
• B1. The Mighty Messiahs
• Why Is The Blood Running Warm?
• B2. The Gospel Clouds
• Never Alone
• B3. The Mountavie Gospel Singers
• I Love The Lord
• B4. Reverend Jennings
• Satisfied Mind
• B5. Southern Faith Singers
• God Won't Let You Down
• B6. Flying Eagle Gospel Singers
• Family Prayer
• B7. Sons Of Christ
• Wake Up Country