Barrett, Pastor T.L. / Youth for Christ Choir: Like a Ship (Without a Sail) (Vinyl LP) [ vinyl ]

Recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old pastorand an after school program choir, Like AShip is a stirring and powerful meditationon the wayward aftermath of the CivilRights Movement. Tracked with the helpof Chess/Cadet maestros Gene Barge, PhilUpchurch, and Richard Evans, the albumis a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfieldesque politcal soul, with sleigh bells, handclaps, and jazzy piano stabs. Sampled byT.I., Kanye, and Khalid, Barrett createda rapturous, crossover gospel classic that'sstill wildly relevant. Like a Ship, Wonderful, It's Me O Lord, Ever Since, Nobody Knows, Joyful Noise, Medley, Blessed Quietness