This is another of those rather oddball albums that don’t sound like they belong on the channel but have a story behind them. In the summer of 1988 someone thought these guys would be a great addition to the Greenbelt festival. As poor a decision as it seemed it turned out to be brilliant as these guys were a huge hit. They didn’t have an album yet so they rushed into the studio so they could get their music out to their fans. The Woebegone Brothers are actually brothers and they say they were influenced by 50’s Rock & Roll stars and developed a style they call “gospel skiffle” I’m thinking more 40’s country personally but it’s a great sound and the whole story is a great piece of CCM history.
Tracklist
1 – Gospel Train – 4:43
2 – Sinner Man – 2:55
3 – Gonna Live The Life – 2:49
4 – Well Well Well – 3:03
5 – Jordan River – 2:15
6 – Mean World – 3:25
7 – Walk All Over Heaven – 4:26
8 – Trying To Get To Heaven In Due Time – 2:37
Credits
Design [Cover Design] – Paul Clowney
Engineer – Andy Thornton
Photography By – Trevor Williams
Vocals, Double Bass – Nigel Griffiths
Vocals, Guitar – John Griffiths
Vocals, Harmonica, Drum, Guitar – Glyn Griffiths
