Since the discovery of a handful of unreleased recordings by the group a few years ago, the Relatives have gone on to resurrect a career that dissolved sometime back in the early 80s. Proving that the gruff gospel funk still lives in their voices, ‘The Electric Word’ is a bluesy, funky, gospel fuelled 37 minute tour through the world of the West brothers from Dallas, Texas. All new recordings, there’s a gritty, emphatic feel to the album, notably on tracks like ‘Let Your Light Shine’, the psychedelic guitar laced ‘Bad Trip’ and the JB Sounding ‘It’s Coming Up Again’. ‘We Need Love’ is blissful, mid to uptempo souler whilst ‘Your Love Is Real’ could have been recorded by Lee Fields. Great set by these veterans.
Track listings:
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01 Things Are Changing by Relatives
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02 Let Your Light Shine by Relatives
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03 What’s Wrong With America by Relatives
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04 Bad Trip by Relatives
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05 Trouble In My Way by Relatives
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06 We Need Love by Relatives
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07 Revelations by Relatives
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08 Your Love Is Real by Relatives
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09 Say It Loud (It’s Coming Up Again) by Relatives
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10 I Will Trust In The Lord by Relatives
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