All the Roads

Description

All the Roads is an album by the American folk duo Kevin & Clare (husband and wife Sarkissian), self-released in 1975. The album was recorded and mixed by Dana Smith at Quaudio Company in Wilmington, Delaware.

All The Roads is about as nice as a guy/gal acoustic duo gets. Kevin and Clare Sarkissian’s album is an excellent collection of cutting-edge folk originals featuring soft close-knit harmonies hovering over wholesome jangly guitars, gentle finger-picked moods and fresh acoustic leads. Thoughtful lyrics throughout, with song titles like «Jesus For A Token Dime» and «Tuesday Or Any Other Feeling Blue Day», the latter featuring some nice Dylan-ish harmonica from Kevin. Ranges from fragile and dreamy («For The Ones I Love») to solemn and convicting («Crucifixion») to bright and plucky («Beloved Son»). Mostly just guitars for backing, although the addition of piano on «I’ve Been A Sinner» and the title track blends in perfectly. Electric guitar and tambourine bring a mild hippie raga psych edge to «Bless Me Father». Kevin has one of those gentle Paul Simon kind of voices that perfectly complements the album’s moods. Portrays a genuineness from start to finish. Private press from Claymont, Delaware. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “All The Roads” – 2:50
A2. “That Love Of Mine” – 2:21
A3. “Bless Me Father” – 4:24
A4. “I’ve Been A Sinner” – 4:02
A5. “Kiss For A Friend” – 2:42
A6. “Feel Like I Belong” – 1:50

Side Two
B1. “Silent Night/Reflections” – 3:11
B2. “Beloved Son” – 2:51
B3. “Tuesday Or Any Other Felling Blue Day” – 3:16
B4. “For The Ones I Love” – 1:14
B5. “Crucifixion” – 2:42
B6. “Jesus For A Token Dime” – 4:07
B7. “Priceless In His Eyes” – 4:10

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