Clinch Mountain Gospel pairs Ralph Stanley's elemental baritone with the stripped-down sound of the Clinch Mountain Boys to deliver old-time sacred music in its most unadorned form. Stanley brings his characteristic modal vocal style to beloved standards including 'Amazing Grace,' 'Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,' and the haunting 'Oh Death,' a song that became newly famous when Stanley recorded it for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. The album sits comfortably in the long lineage of Stanley Brothers gospel recordings but reflects Ralph's solo maturity, his voice weathered and deeply authoritative. The Clinch Mountain Boys provide lean, unadorned accompaniment, allowing the spiritual weight of the material to carry the session. For listeners drawn to the sacred roots of bluegrass, this record is an unaffected and moving document of the tradition.
Tracklist
- 1 Over In The Gloryland 2:05
- 2 Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Source Recording 3:50
- 3 Oh Death Source Recording 2:57
- 4 There'll Be None On The Other Side 2:25
- 5 Mother's Not Dead 3:24
- 6 Jesus, Saviour Pilot Me 3:05
- 7 Traveling the Highway Home Source Recording 2:05
- 8 I’ve Just Seen the Rock of Ages alt version 3:10
- 9 Amazing Grace Source Recording 3:29
- 10 What A Price 3:23
- 11 Are You Afraid to Die Source Recording 2:45
- 12 I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) alt version 2:41