THE PERSUASIONS "Spread The Word" (1972)

Excellent soulful a cappella renditions of traditional gospel and pop gospel songs. (Opal Louis Nations)

A cappella singing has been part of the African-American musical tradition since the days of slavery. However, the tradition has suffered a steady decline to the point where it is rare even in gospel circles. The Persuasions, though, are resolutely a cappella. Their chart successes have been minimal (two fleeting R&B entries in 1974-1975), but they carry forward the tradition without appearing ossified. Airplay will probably always elude them -- and with it the really big breakthrough -- but their music has been a consistently enjoyable sidebar, and never one that has simply reeked of revivalism, remaining fresh through releases. (Allmusic)

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01 Three Angels 02 Lean On Me 03 T. A. Thompson 04 Hymn #9 05 Ten Commandments Of Love 06 The Lord's Prayer 07 When I Leave These Prison Walls 08 When Jesus Comes 09 Heaven Help Us All 10 Without A Song 11 Three Angels (Reprise)
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