Knowing

Description

Knowing is an album by the British folk group Mathetai, released on CAVS (Christian Audio Vision Services) in 1977.

From the same tiny UK Christian label as the Candle Factory LP comes the equally obscure Mathetai (Greek for “disciples”). Yessir, it’s another precious recording of distinctively British male/female folk, totally acoustic from what I can tell with guitars, mandolin and such, but not without some progressive and classical flourishes as well including some very moving viola accompaniment. Mathetai excels on brisk tracks like «You He Made Alive» which almost sounds like an unplugged Caedmon outtake. Often graced with a solemn minor-key presence that echoes the best of the Catholic folk style. A few folk/praise moves here and there – and still such moments work much better than groups like Achor, Fisherfolk, etc. «O Give Thanks Unto the Lord» is backed solely by tom-tom and tambourine, sounding like some kind of Indian tribal dance. Great cover art of brown flower, bird and butterfly designs over a yellow background. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Hallelujah, Praise The Lord”
A2. “The Lord Is So Good To Me”
A3. “For You, You And Me”
A4. “The Love Of Jesus”
A5. “He Will Deliver You”
A6. “Cruel Nails”
A7. “Out Of The Depths”

Side Two
B1. “Come Unto Me”
B2. “God Made Me”
B3. “You He Made Alive”
B4. “Beautiful For Ever”
B5. “O Give Thanks Unto The Lord”
B6. “Fear Not”
B7. “Knowing”