Barrett, Pastor T.L. - Like a Ship (Without a Sail) (Clear Vinyl with Black Splatter) RTRD732.1

Barrett, Pastor T.L. - Like a Ship (Without a Sail) (Clear Vinyl with Black Splatter) RTRD732.1Recorded in 1971 by a 27 year old pastor and an after school program choir, Like A Ship is a stirring and powerful meditation on the wayward aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. Tracked with the help of Chess Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch, and Richard Evans, the album is a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfield esque political soul, with sleigh bells, hand claps, and jazzy piano stabs. Sampled by T. I., Kanye, and Khaled, Barrett created a

" the title cut

a jersey number

Enlisting a powerful set of collaborators that included Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons

yet maintaining their unique identity

Meechy Darko

they've managed to become one of the UK's most thrilling acts

exploring the profound knowing and equally profound mystery in both family and faith

division and despair

Mike D of Beastie Boys

- BJ Barham

NY in 2014SIDE A:

1 Thank You