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Pilgrimage

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Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
"Pilgrimage"
(Curb, 2009)
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Countrypolitan elder Larry Gatlin looks back on his career, and on the help that Johnny Cash, one of his early patrons, gave him back in the day. Gatlin pays homage to the Cash family with a new song, "Johnny Cash Is Dead (And His House Burned Down)," and records several old songs such as "Sweet Becky Walker" that bring back memories of the old days. He also mixes in some spoken dialogue with the songs, talking about Cash and their friendship, giving this album a very personal feel. Gatlin's an old-timer now, and his voice is much more rugged than it was in the 1970s, but when his brothers kick in with a chorus, buoying up the robustness and enthusiasm that Larry brings to this project. A nice treat for longtime fans. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To Country Music)

The price was excellent and I've listened to the CD dozens of times. I'm a country music fan and I enjoy Larry Gatlin's music!

If you have loved the Gatlins music forever, you will love this CD forever. It is fun to listen to Larry tell the stories throughout the CD about his good friend, Johnny Cash. It really is a beautiful tribute to Johnny, with the Larry Gatlin twist on it. Beautiful harmony and fantastic songwriting. Love it!

Having known Larry since before he released his first album, I can honestly say I've been a Gatlin fan from the beginning. I learned to pick his songs on the guitar as a kid and own every album he and the boys ever cut. During the last few years of his prior career, his songwriting and zeal just weren't what we were used to. BUT, he had been through a lot and was growing tired of the rat race.

This album reminds me of some of his better work back in the day. Some of the song writing reminds me of "The Pilgrim", "Rain Rainbow", "Family & Friends" and "Straight Ahead" except with more production, in some cases. It's a thoughtful and well produced record, with some real gems in it. Hard to say how many "hits" there are here by today's standards (Maybe "..Utah" or "Johnny Cash Is Dead..."?), but if you're a Gatlin fan, this will more than satisfy the appetite you've had for new stuff over the past decade and a half - while also giving you some reprisals of some old favorites.

Well done, Larry Wayne!

Well, I'm amused at the naysayers here. I guess they'll always be around.

BUT, Larry Gatlin has made a comeback with some amazing music in this one. The world has been robbed of 17 years without him and Steve and Rudy. This album is amazing, just like its performers. Larry Gatlin is Back! Thank God! We get to hear that amazing talent and voice once again.

The boys have done an incredible job on this one. Great songwriting, excellent harmonies, a tremendous production all the way around. This one will stay in my changer for a long, long time.

Being a fan for nearly thirty years I was delighted to hear of the long awaited release of Pilgrimage. Larry actually sounds better on the remakes of Sweet Becky Walker and Penny Annie than on the raw original versions. It was a nice personal touch to add the narrataives as well. There isn't a bad cut in the bunch. I keep rewinding to If I Ever See You or Utah again. It reminds me of Larry's early works on his Love Is Just A Game album years ago.

As a lifelong Gatlin Brother fan, you know I was very excited that the greatest trio to ever sing country orientated music have released a new CD. The music, all in all is good to great...but the stories that Larry chooses to share in between the songs are one big pain. Shut up and sing Larry! Certainly these stories are great to hear the first time around, but aren't CD's meant for one play?

I bought this product because I saw the Gatlin Brothers live, and expected their new work to live up to their past glory. Unfortunatly; I was disappointed. I would not suggest anyone purchase this album. It is terrible.