You Gotta Sin to Get Saved

by Maria McKee

You Gotta Sin to Get Saved cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 June 1993
  • Label: Geffen
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:10
  • Community rating: 3.74/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following her self-titled solo debut, the former Lone Justice vocalist leans heavily into Van Morrison-inspired country soul and roots rock. 'You Gotta Sin to Get Saved' features her soaring, deeply emotive voice wrapping around poetic narratives of spiritual and romantic redemption.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, confessional, storytelling, wry, spirituality, folk, acoustic, female-vocals, ballad

Tracklist

  1. I'm Gonna Soothe You (3:38)
  2. My Lonely Sad Eyes (2:42)
  3. My Girlhood Among The Outlaws (3:45)
  4. Only Once (4:04)
  5. I Forgive You (5:11)
  6. I Can't Make It Alone (3:39)
  7. Precious Time (3:38)
  8. The Way Young Lovers Do (3:30)
  9. Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (5:05)
  10. You Gotta Sin To Be Saved (5:52)

Credits

  • Maria McKee - primary artist, vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, written-by
  • Mark Olson - acoustic guitar, backing vocals, harmonica, handclaps, written-by
  • David Campbell - arranged by [strings and horns], conductor
  • Robin Sloane - creative director
  • Don Heffington - drums, percussion, backing vocals, handclaps
  • Gary Louris - electric guitar, backing vocals, handclaps, written-by
  • Bruce Brody - organ [hammond organ], piano, electric piano [wurlitzer], backing vocals, handclaps, written-by
  • Benmont Tench - piano, electric organ [hammond and vox organs], electric piano [wurlitzer], backing vocals, handclaps

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