Sweetwater “Flowing” 1980 Private Arkansas Folk Psych <br /> <br />Joe Turner, Terry Taylor and Harvey Jett (the latter formerly of Black Oak Arkansas) were all previously members of the Bono, Arkansas group New Life whose obscure albums Faith As A Grain Of Mustard Seed and Broken Heart are worth hunting down. Sweetwater has much more of a rock edge than the quiet country-folk style of New Life. It’s great to hear Jett finally getting a chance to rock out with his guitar, most notably on ‘Blues Breaker’ and ‘I’m So Happy’ (both rowdy blues/boogie numbers), as well as the summery ‘Used To Be’ and a dynamic version of ‘It Wouldn’t Be Enough’. Some fine acoustic tracks too, such as the beautiful dreamy synth-backed opener ‘The Gospel According To John’ and the closing ‘Broken Heart’. Also a cover of Country Faith’s ‘Come Quickly Jesus’. Primitive colorful rainbow/river cover drawing. (Ken Scott - Archivist) …. <br /> <br />Tracks: <br />Sweetwater - The Gospel According To John (5:00) <br />Sweetwater - Blues Breaker (2:24) <br />Sweetwater - Used To Be (2:54) <br />Sweetwater - It Wouldn’t Be Enough (4:01) <br />Sweetwater - I’m So Happy (2:49) <br />Sweetwater - I Love You (4:56) <br />Sweetwater - In Between (3:31) <br />Sweetwater - Come Quickly Jesus (4:15) <br />Sweetwater - Broken Heart (4:33)
