Back to the Cross

Ralph Stanley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Freeland Records
• ASIN: B00000DC50
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,785 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I'm Gonna Sing

2. Back to the Cross

3. Waitin' for the Master to Come

4. Give Me Jesus

5. Sinner Man

6. No Burdens Pass Through

7. Silent Warden

8. You'd Better Stop

9. When We Meet on That Evergreen Shore

10. Gonna' Be Movin'

11. Over the Sunset Hill

12. He Took Me In

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Bluegrass-Gospel, October 11, 2004

By 

Michael R. Nothstine (Wilmore, Ky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to the Cross (Audio CD)

This cd is a powerful witness about the love, redemption, renewal, and transformation in Christ. Track 1 "I'm Gonna Sing, and track 12 "He Took Me In," are the two best songs on the album. Those two songs are driving bluegrass-gospel numbers that showcase the impressive harmony skills of Ralph Stanley and the band. The rest of the album is impressive as well. I believe Ernie Thacker is singing lead for the band at this time, and he is natural, smooth, and polished. Ralph has an excellent band now, but this one with Ernie Thacker and Junior Blankenship is just as good as any.

The emphasis on vocal talent and timing is really what makes this album special. There is also several songs where Ralph is able to show off his haunting voice, such as "silent warden." This is really special music that no doubt you will enjoy for years and years, it truly is timeless.