Souls Chapel

The shouts of salvation simmer with the wail of Delta blues in Marty Stuart’s *Souls’ Chapel*. Revisiting his Mississippi heritage, he applies his formidable skills as a guitarist/vocalist to a set of spiritually steeped standards and originals. The result draws upon blues, rock, and country influences as well, creating a scintillating roots-revival sound to stir both body *and* soul. From the plaintive testimony of “Somebody Save Me” to the guitar-fueled urgency of “Lord, Give Me Just a Little More Time” and the waltzing grace of “I Can’t Even Walk (Without Holding Your Hand),” Stuart cuts to the heart of old-time gospel’s exalted power. He’s helped by the soaring vocal harmonies of old friends Harry Stinson, Brian Glenn, and Kenny Vaughn, along with Barry Beckett’s smoldering Hammond organ. Gospel great Mavis Staples adds extra authenticity to “Move Along Train.” Say amen, somebody: *Souls’ Chapel* will make a believer of any music fan.