We Walk This Road
Robert Randolph & The Family Band · 2010
56 min · 17 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of gospel, funk, and rock that channels divine inspiration through electrifying pedal steel guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Traveling Shoes — This track stands out with its infectious groove and powerful lyrics about resilience, embodying the album's overarching theme of spiritual journey and perseverance.
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I Still Belong to Jesus — In this song, Randolph’s expressive slide guitar intertwines with fervent vocals, creating a soulful declaration of faith that resonates deeply within the context of the album.
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Dry Bones — The reimagining of this traditional spiritual showcases Randolph's ability to bridge modern funk with historical roots, revitalizing the message through contemporary sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of genres and use of interludes create a unique listening experience, though its cohesion is somewhat affected by track length.
What we noticed
- The album features six interludes labeled as 'Segue', which transition between the main tracks and create a thematic flow.
- Tracks often blend gospel influences with funk rhythms, prominently featuring pedal steel guitar as a lead instrument throughout.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal and uplifting feel of the music.
- 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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5/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Segue 1 0:25
- 2 Traveling Shoes 3:48
- 3 Segue 2 0:09
- 4 Back to the Wall 3:30
- 5 Shot of Love 5:36
- 6 I Still Belong to Jesus 6:01
- 7 Segue 3 0:27
- 8 If I Had My Way 5:35
- 9 Segue 4 0:21
- 10 Don't Change 4:47
- 11 I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama 5:49
- 12 Walk Don't Walk 4:06
- 13 Segue 5 0:19
- 14 Dry Bones 3:42
- 15 Segue 6 0:16
- 16 I'm Not Listening 5:03
- 17 Salvation 5:59
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