The Rance Allen Group - The Rance Allen Group (1972/2020) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

Comprised of brothers Tom, Steve and Rance Allen (occasionally featuring brother Esau on congas), the Rance Allen Group was discovered by Gospel Truth president Dave Clark and producer Toby Jackson at a Detroit talent show. Hailing from nearby Monroe, Michigan, the group wasted no time introducing their crossover gospel sensibilities with their eponymous debut album in 1972.

Right from the album’s first track, an upbeat take on the traditional “Up Above My Head,” to the standout “Just My Salvation,” a sanctified rework of the Temptation’s “Just My Imagination,” the group makes very little qualms when juxtaposing their spiritual foundation with their secular influences. On the latter, by turning the popular soul stylings of Motown on its head, the group offers a subversive and defiant take on seminal Detroit soul. And in a somewhat opportunistic manner, make way for its lead singer Rance to draw direct comparison to already monolithic vocalists synonymous with the area, such as David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks.

Tracklist:
1. Up Above My Head (04:03)
2. Just My Imagination (Just My Salvation) (04:11)
3. What Is This? (03:52)
4. Greatness Of God (06:23)
5. Love Power (02:42)
6. Put Your Hand In The Hand (04:13)
7. Make My Life Shine (06:11)
8. Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (04:24)


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