I've known Larry since before he recorded "The Pilgrim" and I own every record he and the boys ever cut. The songs on this album are worthy of being considered alongside some of his best. It has been way too long! I don't know how many "hits" there are here, by today's "taste", but if you like Larry's earlier stuff, buy this record. Good stuff, Larry Wayne!

I was A Baby when These Guys Quit But I Grew Up On Them And Always Hoped They'd Come Back And Guess What This Is My Favorite Album Of 2009 And My Favorite Songs "Sweet Becky Walker" Penny Anne" Johnny Cash Is Dead" And If I Ever See Utah" I Hope These Guys Continue On

It's been far too many years since that Gatlin Brother harmony found its way to a new release. I for one have missed that unique blend that takes Larry's songs and burns the stories into your soul. So though I was excited about the new release, I wondered if Larry and his brothers would measure up to the days of old. I should have known better, no need to wonder, I was not disappointed! Though there are several cuts that included other artists, the tunes that are pure Gatlin Boys caused me to shout, "YES! The pilgrim has found his way home." If you have missed Larry, Steve and Rudy, you will not be disappointed with this album as you discover the best voices in the industry are like aged fine wine. If you're not familiar with the Gatlin Boys, consider yourself warned, the $10 you spend on this album is just the down payment on all the Gatlin Boys' recordings you'll end up adding to your collection.

Hallelujah!!!!!! made me cry!

Something comes from singing together for 40 years and working in the music business for almost as long and that is all evident on this disc from Larry and the Brothers Gatlin. It has been 17 years since Larry and the Brothers have recorded an album of new music. A new Nashville major label deal has brought us just that. It is part Americana, part traditional country, part modern country (track 5 Black Gold sounds as fresh and viable as ANY single by any new country artist…an AMAZING vocal by Larry) and part tribute to Larry’s friend and mentor Johnny Cash. A remake of Larry’s I’ve Done Enough Dyin’ Today (in my opinion one of the greatest country songs ever written) is turned into a duet with vocal powerhouse Lari White and Johnny Cash Is Dead and His House Burned Down is a musical and lyrical homage to the Man I Black. It reminds us of what a really great songwriter Larry Gatlin is and that he was and maybe still is one of the best voices in country music.

If you already like 'em, you'll love this CD; if you already hate them, you probably won't be moved. Great new and unrecorded stuff. Larry does a monologue about Johnny Cash (who gave him his start in the business) throughout the album separated by songs. He comes off somewhat pretentious and self absorbed, but, if you've followed him at all, this won't come as a surprise. That notwithstanding, the various songs are a pleasure to listen to. "A Man Can't Live With a Brokent Heart Too Long" is a tribute to Johnny and his wife. "He Bought Her Back" is about everday Christianity couched in a tale about a preacher. Good harmonies, good sounds, good golly - if you like the Gatlins you'll want to add this to your collection. Larry has NEVER been in better voice.