This album from Darrell is actually a pretty important one. It usually gets lost in the shuffle of his many albums but this album would steer his direction for much of the rest of his career. The event was rather small but if you follow his next several albums the addition of Glenn Kaiser to this album is very important. It also helped shape Darrell sound on upcoming albums as he drifted away from traditional rock and concentrated on blues rock. He starts the album with “Never Been To The Seminary” at it sets the tone for the rest of the album both musically and lyrically. If you follow my writing you know I have a love for Darrell’s music and I have in the past counted him as a friend. One of the real standouts on this album for me was the drumming of Michael Fickling. This was his first album with Darrell and while he was a little known studio musician this album really displayed his skills. Unfortunately we lost Michael suddenly in March of 2018 at the age of 65. Listen for his work it really fits with Glenn’s guitar and Darrell’s harp. Oh and yes I know that track 7 is spelt wrong. Just as it was, so shall it be.
Tracklist
1 – Never Been To The Seminary – 4:22
2 – Beautiful City – 3:38
3 – Trimmed & Burnin’ – 2:28
4 – You Know It Ain’t Right – 3:39
5 – Ain’t No Need – 7:03
6 – God’s Radar – 3:45
7 – It Takes God To Built A Home – 3:18
8 – I Know Jesus Can – 4:15
9 – Swing Low – 4:17
10 – The Mission – 5:02
11 – Never Heard A Man – 4:16
Credits
Art Direction – Huurdeman, De Kemp
Backing Vocals – Darrell Mansfield
Bass – Matthew Chapman
Coordinator – Gerrit aan ‘t Goor
Design – Hotline
Drums – Michael Fickling
Guitar – Shawn Jones
Keyboards – Phil Kristianson
Lead Guitar [Additional] – Glenn Kaiser
Management [Booking Agent] – Crossbow Productions
Photography By – Florian Lem
Producer, Harmonica, Lead Vocals – Darrell Mansfield
Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Glenn Kaiser
Technician – Heyke Noordhof
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – GMI Music Partners
Copyright © – GMI Music Partners
Recorded At – Studio Spitsbergen
