Buddy Miller - Universal United House Of Prayer [Digipak] *

Artist:

Miller, Buddy

See Also:

Lanois, Daniel Hyatt, Walter Yoakam, Dwight Griffith, Nanci

Description:

Personnel include: Buddy Miller (vocals, guitar); Julie Miller (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale, Ann McCrary, Regina McCrary (vocals); Phil Madeira (lap steel guitar, accordion, Hammond b-3 organ); Rick Plant (banjo, bass guitar); Tammy Rogers (fiddle); Alison Prestwood, Byron House (bass guitar); Brady Blade, Bryan Owings (drums); Steve Hindalong (percussion).
Alt-country polymath Buddy Miller`s UNIVERSAL UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER was touted as his "gospel album," but that`s only true in the loosest sense. While the content of all the songs is spiritual in nature (some less overtly than others), fans of what normally falls under the gospel umbrella might be in unfamiliar territory. The material comes from a wide variety of sources, from Bob Dylan (his early ballad "With God on Our Side") to the Louvin Brothers ("There`s a Higher Power") and late singer/songwriter Mark Heard (opening track "Worry Too Much"). All the songs are delivered in Miller`s trademark strong, soulful style, with his characteristic mix of country, rock, folk, and swampy blues. Released in 2004, when worldwide events had reached what seemed an unprecedented catastrophic state, HOUSE OF PRAYER arrived as a kind of spiritual balm, its overall vibe as warm and enveloping as its inclusionary title.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Worry Too Much
2. There`s a Higher Power
3. Shelter Me
4. With God on Our Side
5. Wide River to Cross
6. Fire and Water
7. Don`t Wait
8. This Old World
9. Is That You
10. Returning to the Living Water
11. Fall on the Rock

Album Information

Release Date:

09/21/2004

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Progressive Country

Label:

New West Records, Inc.

Producer:

Buddy Miller

Catalog Number:

60632

Original Release Year:

2004

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Guest Artist:

Emmylou Harris; Jim Lauderdale; Regina McCrary; Ann McCrary; Julie Miller

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