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The Sounds of The Joyful Noise is the debut album by the American garage-rock band The Joyful Noise, released on Classic Record in 1971 (??). The album was recorded by Bill Stephens and Walter Priest at Classic Sound And Recordings in Largo, Florida; with Rodney J. Medema producing. Mixed by Chet Bennett at Titan Studios.
In the early days The Joyful Noise had female lead and backing singers on most of their songs, not to mention a female drummer. Musically the group’s debut is not as heavy as their monster Electric Gospel, but that in no way implies they’re without energy as they perform their basement hybrid of blues, country, and old-time r&r. Ralph is still in here having fun with his twin-neck guitar, injecting riffs and fuzz into tracks like «Joyful Noise», «Peacemakers» and «Thank You Jesus», all of which chug and bounce along to a brisk plugged-in rockabilly beat. «High On Jesus» and slow-swaying numbers like «Cause Jesus Loves Me» and «Come To Jesus» also receive a good dousing of Ralph’s rippling licks. Unfortunately the low-budget production has a tendency to shove that electric guitar into the background, but at least the enthusiasm is there. «Jim’s Things» features evangelist Jim Whitaker (who traveled with the group) delivering his testimony and a gospel presentation while the band plays the song «Alleluia» in the background. Also includes a fuzzed cover of «Amazing Grace» to the tune of «House Of The Rising Sun». Twelve songs in all. From St. Petersburg, Florida. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Joyful Noise” – 2:04
A2. “Peacemakers” – 2:20
A3. “Life, Love And Peace” – 3:07
A4. “‘Cause Jesus Loves Me” – 4:19
A5. “Jim’s Thing” – 3:23
A6. “Come To Jesus” – 3:30
Side Two
B1. “High On Jesus” – 4:04
B2. “Thank You Jesus” – 2:42
B3. “Amazing Grace” – 3:21
B4. “Where Could I Go” – 2:56
B5. “One, Two, Three” – 3:31
B6. “I’d Like To See Jesus Come” – 4:12
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