Recorded 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 rapturous, crossover gospel classic that’s still wildly relevant.
A1 Like A Ship 4:36
A2 Wonderful 4:58
A3 It's Me O Lord 4:18
A4 Ever Since 4:48
B1 Nobody Knows 6:29
B2 Joyful Noise 5:21
B3 Medley 3:09
B4 Blessed Quietness 3:25
A1 Like A Ship 4:36
A2 Wonderful 4:58
A3 It's Me O Lord 4:18
A4 Ever Since 4:48
B1 Nobody Knows 6:29
B2 Joyful Noise 5:21
B3 Medley 3:09
B4 Blessed Quietness 3:25