WILSON MCKINLEY-SPIRIT OF ELIJAH (*VINYL, 1971, Voice Of Elijah) Acid Archives
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WILSON MCKINLEY-SPIRIT OF ELIJAH (*VINYL, 1971, Voice Of Elijah) Acid Archives
Original Issue - very rare!
“Vinyl in Near Mint/Mint condition. Jacket is in VG condition with visible signs of wear but seems are still in tact.”
Tracklist A1 He A2 It's Up To You A3 Come On Home A4 One In The Spirit A5 Tree Of Life B1 His Eye Is On The Sparrow B2 All My Life B3 Crown Of Glory B4 I Need A Saviour B5 Spirit Of Elijah
from ACID archives: Their really good one, west coasty Christian rock reminiscent of the best tracks on the Rainbow Promise LP and solid all through. Well-written songs combine perfectly with the jammy S F ballroom sound popular among the Jesus Music bands, recalling the mellow aspects of Moby Grape in particular. The epic, spine-chilling title track is especially good. A loose, understated live in the basement recording adds to the appeal. I personally rate something like Kristyl even higher, but this album is undoubtedly one of the classics from the era. The band sells a CD compilation of their 3 albums, with the "Elijah" tracks reportedly losing some of their magic in their cleaned-up state. [PL] _This isn't just the best Christian album I've heard. It may possibly be the best album in the laid-back West Coast late 60s/early 70s style I've heard, period. The crude recording style works in its favor, making it sound fresh and vital, like a great live recording (which it basically is.) While the fidelity isn't great, the instruments and vocals are completely clear, proof that expensive recording technology isn't necessary as long as something is recorded with common sense. The occasional bum note from the singers isn't enough to detract from the heartfelt and warm singing style, and the band really gets a groove going on every single song. The songs aren't heavy at all, but they rock with an energy and confidence that's completely arresting. A few songs are stolen (how un-Christian of them!) from well-known sources (Moby Grape, Moody Blues) but are given new, Christian lyrics. It's an interesting and successful gimmick, and these songs fit nicely in with a batch of killer originals. There's a mixture of slow and fast songs, but my personal favorite moment is the rave up in "Tree of Life." My favorite overall song, though, is the ballad "I Need A Savior," with its harmonies and lead guitar playing a perfect ringer for Let It Be-era Beatles. Unfortunately no direct reissue exists. A self-made best of CD contains much of this album, but it's definitely best heard as one coherent piece. [AM]
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