By: Cousin Geoff

Cousin Geoff — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:26:53 +0000

just found another Pathway LP that’s not listed here

By: Cousin Geoff

Cousin Geoff — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:11:31 +0000

I’ve gotten a few requests to hear more. Here’s the thing - I only have three Pathway records: The Smith Family’s first album, PLP 175, and The Singing Smith Family (same), their second album called Most Requested Songs, PLP 194. I also have the 45 I posted, and I could post the B side to that. The thing is, the second Smith Family LP is not nearly as good, although the cover and labels are sweet. They sound like they are trying to put out a sensible gospel album, and play more straight up hymns with an emphasis on the piano backing then these originals/crazy arrangements on their first one while being backed by a piano and also the Crossmen, so it’s more gospelgrass, even elements of rock and roll on some songs. The first one is also more Jesus and Heaven centered and much more raw and just more strange. What I am tempted to do is post the entire album. I just don’t know if I want to take the time tonight, but maybe sometime soon. I also might just search for more and then do a Pathway comp that I will give to those who want it. Also, I have some other similar LPs like this that aren’t on Pathway (Jesus is a Soul Man is the best), but for some reason there’s just something special about Pathway.

By: Cousin Geoff

Cousin Geoff — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:46:18 +0000

It’ll be the closest thing to the Wailers Ypsi will ever produce.

By: js

js — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:22:04 +0000

Wow, this stuff is crazy! I’d love to hear more!

By: JP

JP — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:38:39 +0000

Now that’s some heavy sh–

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