Not many groups can say they have Grammy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards and been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame like the Blind Boys of Alabama. They have a career that spans over 60 years and if their tour schedule and list of current releases is any indication, they have no intentions of slowing down.
Their latest release, Duets is a collection of songs that feature artists like Jars of Clay, Randy Travis, Asleep at the Wheel, Bonnie Raitt and many more. The Blind Boys of Alabama took the opportunity to release for themselves what artists gospel and secular alike, have been asking them for years to be a part of. The nature of Duets allows a tremendous variety. Up Above My Head is a more bluegrass style featuring Randy Travis. Secular Praise is an amazing ballad that does a really cool drive in the choruses featuring Timothy Schmit of the Eagles. Nothing but the Blood with Jars of Clay is a more contemporary gospel style. How I Got Over is a live cut featuring Marva Wright that is a more traditional gospel style with a ton of excitement.
I really enjoyed the great variety of music on this project. It is one of the most unique projects the Blind Boys of Alabama have ever released.
Author: Liz McMillan
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Written: 01/06/2010
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Category: Reviews
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