Sacred Steel is one amazing collection. Subtitled "Traditional Sacred African-American Steel Guitar Music in Florida," this multi-artist chronicling of this seldom-heard genre is a musical and emotional delight. The electric lap steel guitar has been the instrument of choice in both the Jewel Dominion and Keith Dominions (both African-American Holiness-Pentecostal churches) since the late '30s, replacing the traditional church organist. This collection showcases the pioneering work of five of its best k...   [ read more ]

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The Campbell Brothers can play up a storm, there's no doubt about that. It makes no difference whether they're in church or in a club, the place becomes sanctified by their gospel offering -- which musically is heavily tinged with rock, blues, and more than a smidgen of soul. While their studio album excited, they need the free rein of live performance to really let go and, from the start of "Thank Ya'," this is a full-tilt show. Well, it's more than that -- it's a service, with {$Rev. Wi...   [ read more ]

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If it weren't the exquisite taste and playing by the Campbell Brothers, this could all too easily fall into the trap of being close to a lounge Christmas album. But when you're working within a specific framework, it's hard to become too carried away, and seasonal albums don't lend themselves to the kind of jamming and unrestrained fervor so typical of a Campbell Brothers performance. So while a song like "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" might swing and enjoy a good solo, it's to the point and ...   [ read more ]

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