The Lord Will Make a Way is a studio album by American musician Al Green, released in 1980.[1] It was his first gospel album.[2]
The Lord Will Make a Way | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Studio | American Music Studios (Memphis, Tennessee) | |||
Genre | Gospel, soul | |||
Label | Myrrh Records | |||
Producer | Al Green | |||
Al Green chronology | ||||
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Reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Robert Christgau | B+[4] |
The album won a Grammy in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional. The title track was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary.[5]
Track listing
edit- "The Lord Will Make a Way" - 3:39
- "Pass Me Not" - 3:10
- "Too Close" (Alex Bradford) - 3:49
- "Highway to Heaven" - 2:56
- "Saved" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:47
- "None but the Righteous" - 3:24
- "In the Holy Name of Jesus" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:24
- "I Have a Friend Above All Others" - 3:02
- "Highway to Heaven (Reprise)" - 1:32
Personnel
edit- Al Green – vocals, lead guitars, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Jesse Butler – acoustic piano
- Johnny Brown – organ
- Reuben Fairfax Jr. – bass
- John Toney – drums
- Andrew Love – saxophones
- Jack Hale – trombone
- Ben Cauley – trumpet
- Edgar Matthews – trumpet
- Fred Jordan – string arrangements
Production
edit- Al Green – producer
- Stroud – photography
- Dennis Hill – cover design
References
edit- ^ Rockwell, John (31 Jan 1982). "Al Green Forges New Links Between Secular and Sacred". The New York Times. p. A25.
- ^ Tucker, Ken (July 5, 1984). "Al Green: His Music Has Come Full Circle". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D1.
- ^ "The Lord Will Make a Way Review by Jason Elias". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide Album Al Green: The Lord Will Make a Way". robertchristgau.com. Village Voice.
- ^ "Al Green". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.