No Depression In Heaven: The Gospel Songs Of The Carter Family
Mountain Home, 2019
8/10
Listen to No Depression In Heaven
Now in its third generation, The Chuck Wagon Gang are still singing heartfelt, emotive and universally embraceable songs, and here they honor the legendary Carter Family with careful selections from their vast catalog.
“When Our Lord Shall Come Again” starts the listen with incredible vocal harmonies alongside light and melodic instrumentation, and “Am I A Soldier Of The Cross” follows with a warm gospel feel that’s vocally heavy with a flawless delivery.
Other album highlights include the pretty, playful setting of “Honey In The Rock”, the lovely and poetic “Anchored In Love Divine”, where the deeper male vocals really add to the atmosphere, and the soft and sweet “Somebody’s Boy”, where Melissa Kemper’s vocals really soar high.
An institution of gospel sounds since 1936, this version of The Chuck Wagon Gang retain their signature 4 part harmonies and subtle yet effective guitar work with elegance, and authenticity. Their simple yet timeless approach sounds better than ever; let’s hope their legacy is around another 80 years.
Travels well with: The Crabb Family- Still Holdin On; The Happy Goodman Family- Refreshing