2024 repress on blue vinyl - Unofficially the third entry in our Good God! series of ecstatic worship, Born Again Funk picks up where A Gospel Funk Hymnal leaves off. Yes, the prodigal sons of Thomas Dorsey arrived in there multitudes, only some of them toting fuzzboxes and Fender amps. These are the most devout songs, but done up amid the hot, sweaty, earthy moonshine rhythms downed by any blues singer thumbing his way up north from the Mississippi delta. Born Again Funk hones in on wholly modern vulgarity brought to a joyful strain of American composition, and performers unafraid of expressing their devotion with both inspiration and invention. They were acolytes faithful to a spirit, but never to an ordained sound.
A1 | Pastor T. L. Barrett, The Youth For Christ Choir - Like A Ship |
A2 | Ada Richard - I'm Drunk And Real High (In The Spirit Of God) |
A3 | Gospel Comforters - Yes God Is Real |
A4 | Golden Echoes Of Southeast Georgia - Packing A Grip |
A5 | Lucy Rodgers - Pray A Little Longer |
B1 | Gospel Soul Revivals - If Jesus Came Today |
B2 | Brother Samuel Cheatham - Troubles Of The World |
B3 | The Victory Travelers - I Know I've Been Changed |
B4 | Jordan Travelers - God Will Answer |
C1 | Inspirational Gospel Singers - Same Thing It Took |
C2 | Sacred Four - Somebody Watching You |
C3 | Andrew Wartts And The Gospel Storytellers - Peter And John |
C4 | Holy Disciples Of Chicago, Ill. - I Know Him |
D1 | The Five Singing Sons - Share Your Love (With The Master) |
D2 | Little Chris (5), The Righteous Singers - I Thank You Lord |
D3 | The Sensational Five - Coming On Strong, Staying Long |
D4 | Chicago Travelers - Been Trying |
D5 | James Austin (3), St. Luke Church Of God In Christ Youth Choir - I'll Take Jesus For Mine |