Album Of The Day: Redemption Songs by Jars of Clay

Album Art of Jars of Clay's Redemption Songs album - at the top, the artist name and album title in handwritten font centered, then in the center below is a drawing of a small bird sitting on an even smaller shoot of a plant. The bottom half shows that underground there is a much larger root system underneath the plant.

Jars of Clay is a band I've been following for their near 30-year career. Jars of Clay has always been an alternative/rock band, but they definitely change their style a bit from album to album. In 2003-2005, their sound was definitely more Americana: a blend of folk rock, country, gospel and other styles of classic American music. And in their 1997 album Much Afraid, they closed the album with a hymn they wrote. So they decided to record an album of hymns, some old and some newer, and Redemption Songs is a great collection. "God Will Lift Up Your Head", "I'll Fly Away" and "Nothing But The Blood", the latter one of a few tracks featuring gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama, are highlights. Some of the other songs are very old hymn lyrics set to new tunes. This album is a celebration and homage to sacred music from one of my favorite bands of all time.

Release Year: 2005
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