Gospel soul, funk & disco, whats not to love??? This record is amazing!!!
Forget the magician! Featuring Michael Orr front and center in all of his 70s slickness : Love Will Rise!
Best known for his work with soul diva FAY, as well as his iconic, and incredibly rare 1976 album Spread Love, Michael Orr’s talents seem immeasurable. Backed by his hometown band, Book of Life, the two combine in a funky explosion the likes of which hasn’t been seen since!
Crate diggers will recognize the name of album closer “Spread Love” from Orr’s 1976 album of the same name, yet this is a somehow even funkier recording of the same tune, with a leaner groove and harder beat. Danceable funk has always been Orr’s specialty, but he seems to turn the dial up to 11 with this interpretation.
The other side of the Michael Orr coin is title track “Love Will Rise”. With smooth grooves, gentle drumming, and the ever present baritone of Michael Orr himself, the song is a relaxed affair, calling to mind the preacher-esque photo of Orr on the cover. As slick and soulful as it is, the grooves remain unparalleled, unifying the album in a strangely poetic way.
Don’t miss Michael Orr and The Book of Life’s Love Will Rise, available on limited edition vinyl with a Japanese obi-strip attached by P-Vine!
Amazing private gospel modern soul/boogie LP originally released in 1981, featuring an alternate version of the dance floor killer “Spread Love“.
Having grown up in rural West Virginia, Michael Orr is a marvelously talented musician and accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer.From the time he was placed on a piano bench as a toddler, Michael has been playing and composing music.
In 1976 Michael Orr recorded his first full record “Spread Love” which became an international classic.
In 1981 he recorded his second and much lesser known album “Love Will Rise” in Los Angeles and released it on the Birthright record label. The single “Love Will Rise” was a tribute to The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A gem of a smooth soul album – completely rare in the original, and a fully honest testament from Michael Orr. Orr’s got a real talent for a song – and his commitment to strong vocals can be heard in his mix of styles that recall bits of Andy Bey, Jon Lucien, Gil Scott-Heron, and DJ Rogers.
A1. Jesus is Coming Again - 3:36
A2. Love Will Rise - 4:29
A3. Hear the Message - 3:51
A4. God’s Given Me a Comforter - 4:15
A5. Praise Hallelujah - 3:48
B1. I Don’t Know You - 4:12
B2. This is a Blessing - 4:15
B3. Come Live in My Heart - 5:06
B4. Spread Love - 3:41
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