This is the full album before it was "mixed" for release.  It is raw. It is pure. The poetry of Chris' lyrics are more legible.  The tones are what we were listening to in the studio. The actual release mystified people. It never represented the recording.  It never represented the genius of where Chris could, and did, take the blues and rock paradigms. The album is one of rock's Greatest Misses.  

There are some alternate versions, and a different sequence.  Mostly I am posting this because of the decades of conversation with Whitley fans who don't enjoy the album.  How can you convince someone that "really, it's a milestone and a classic" when the only thing they have heard is a watered down commercial release that has little to do with the actual work that was done?  I hope this spurs conversation about this classic!

Chris Whitley-Din Of Ecstasy

"Lie Down + Testify"
Music & Lyrics by Lincoln Barr

Lincoln Barr: lead/backing vocals, Roland synth
Nathan Wade: backing vocals; synths, beats and programming 

Lie Down + Testify

The day has passed and the sun is low; "It's not dark yet, but it's getting there," as Dylan sang. Perhaps there's still enough light to start a revival.

Lie Down + Testify

Nathan Wade Music

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