The Lord Will Make a Way
Al Green · 1980
28 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues
Soulful gospel-infused melodies elevate the listener, embodying hope and spiritual upliftment through Al Green's signature voice.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lord Will Make a Way Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's core message of faith and reassurance, showcasing Green's powerful vocal delivery over uplifting instrumentation.
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Pass Me Not — A heartfelt interpretation of a traditional hymn, this track highlights Green's ability to infuse personal emotion into classic gospel themes, making it resonate deeply with listeners.
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Highway to Heaven — This song exemplifies the album’s joyful spirit, combining rhythmic grooves with a message of divine guidance that is both infectious and spiritually uplifting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful melodies with gospel elements, showcasing Green's vocal strength and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow tempo and builds gradually, introducing lush instrumentation that supports Green's vocal delivery.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures, emphasizing the gospel influence and engaging the listener in a communal experience.
- The album closes with a reprise of 'Highway to Heaven', creating a cyclical feel that reinforces its spiritual themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo spiritual warmth
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- uplifting themes of faith
- soulful soundtracks for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Green's status in gospel, marking a significant genre shift.
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, The Lord Will Make a Way marked Al Green's continued evolution into gospel music after his successful R&B career. This album followed the commercial success of his previous work and represented a significant shift as Green fully embraced his faith, stepping away from secular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding· Sam Cooke
Tracklist
- 1 The Lord Will Make a Way Start here 3:30
- 2 Pass Me Not 3:10
- 3 Too Close 3:49
- 4 Highway to Heaven 2:56
- 5 Saved 3:47
- 6 None but the Righteous 3:24
- 7 In the Holy Name of Jesus 3:24
- 8 I Have a Friend Above All Others 3:02
- 9 Highway to Heaven (reprise) 1:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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