Larry Gatlin Albums (26)
What The Critics Say
There comes a time in every person's life when he or she sits back to take stock; Pilgrimage represents that moment for Larry Gatlin. One of the pioneers of country-pop in the '70s, Gatlin returns to those roots here, delivering an album that ironically, when compared to his shiny-sounding late-aughts Nashville musical descendants, sounds positively down-home. Woven throughout the record are short spoken word interludes in which Gatlin reflects upon his musical journey and his creative and personal relationships with elder legends such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Roger Miller. The disc's title is a reference to Gatlin's 1973 debut album, The Pilgrim, and the new album shares that record's matching of traditional, finely crafted country songwriting with smooth vocal harmonies and pop-style instrumental textures reminiscent of country-rockers such as the Eagles and Poco. On "Say Nashville -- Whadda Ya Say?," Gatlin recognizes the changing times and explicitly asks fans for acceptance, while "Sweet Becky Walker" is a fairly straightforward, and perhaps more vibrant-sounding, recutting of the Texas native's first hit single, bringing his career full circle. Perhaps the most poignant moment, however, is the song "Johnny Cash Is Dead (And His House Burned Down)," which at once pays tribute to the master while encouraging young bucks to aspire to Cash's legacy. Throughout, Gatlin and his brothers sound re-energized and confident, and as a result deliver one of the most consistent, engaging, and soulful albums of their career. ~ Pemberton Roach, All Music Guide
'Sing Their Family Gospel Favorites'
Release Date 10/26/2004
Tracks 12
Label Dualtone
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What The Critics Say
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Sing Their Family Gospel Favorites collects 12 tracks highlighting the smooth Southern gospel harmonies of Larry, Steve and Rudy, who have sung many of these songs consistently since they were children. Their voices blend beautifully on traditional gospel tracks such as "Sweet Down Chariot," "Amazing Grace," "Rock of Ages," and "In the Garden." Any Gatlin fan will definitely want this 2004 Dualtone release. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide
'Live at Billy Bob's Texas'
Release Date 2/17/2004
Tracks 17
Label Smith Music Group
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What The Critics Say
When a country band has spent four decades pleasing the crowds and climbing the charts, you know better than to expect surprises on its live album. And sure enough, there are no surprises here: no quirky cover versions, no time-wasting patter, no charming flubs, or self-indulgent noodling. The Gatlins are nothing if not pros, and professionalism is what you get in spades on this album. To their credit, they don't sound dutiful or bored -- the Gatlins were the first to perform on the stage of Billy Bob's Texas when the nightclub opened in 1981, and they sound like they're genuinely happy to be back. The program is formulaic, but this is country music, where formula doesn't count against you, and the three brothers are still in fine vocal form on such crowd-pleasers as "All the Gold in California" and "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love." Interestingly, they really seem to come alive on the a cappella gospel numbers ("This is for all the Church of Christ people -- no piano," Gatlin calls out at one point). The hits are what generate the applause, but even the hardest-hearted music snob will sit up and take notice when the Gatlins work their tight vocal magic on "Swing Down Chariot" (less so on the more overweening "Alleluia"). Pretty much everything else is for the fans. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide
'An Your Ticket to Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers'
Release Date 8/5/2003
Tracks 17
Label Intersound
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'Night Time Magic'
Release Date 9/1/1995
Tracks 10
Label Sony Special Products
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What The Critics Say
This features "Statues Without Hearts," "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love," and more. ~ All Music Guide, All Music Guide
'Moments to Remember'
Release Date 1/1/1993
Tracks 12
Label Branson Entertainment
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What The Critics Say
This album features such Gatlin favorites as "Half Moon Hotel," "Pretty Woman Have Mercy," and "Already on Fire," among others. ~ All Music Guide, All Music Guide
