New album from Reverend James Elmore Jenkins

Reverend James Elmore Jenkins and his band are ready to take you on a spiritual journey through their latest album, Theosis. This nine-track record showcases their talent for creating grooving rock and roll music with bluesy aesthetics and a modern twist.

The album is based on the biblical process of salvation known as ‘theosis’, a concept that inspired the Reverend after meeting with an Orthodox Priest. The songs take the listener on a journey of a person going through theosis, from struggling to understand their purpose in this world to experiencing the elated vision of fire where all the world is swept away.

The opening track, “Diapsalmata Blues”, sets the tone with its rhythm-heavy jam that leads seamlessly into the mesmeric vibe of “Of Other Worlds”. The album then takes a turn towards the east with “They Shall See His Face”, showcasing the band’s experimental side with trippy, eastern sounds before the album closes with “Visions of Fire”, a dazzling classic rock track that leaves the listener in a state of awe.

Throughout the album, the Reverend’s vocals are nothing short of sensational, delivering swaggering leads that perfectly complement the superb guitar-led arrangements. Wesley C Clark’s lead guitar work is particularly noteworthy, while Robert Edward Soren on bass and drummer Johnny Reaves round out the band with their exceptional musicianship.

Recorded at Silver Threads Studios in South Carolina, Theosis was produced by Otis Nixon and the Reverend Jenkins himself. The album perfectly captures the essence of classic rock while delivering a fresh and original sound that’s uniquely the band’s own.

Overall, Theosis is a captivating journey through the many facets of rock music, delivered by an accomplished troupe of creative performers and originators. The album’s thematic focus on theosis offers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual transformation and salvation, brought to life through the Reverend’s powerful vocals and the band’s stunning musicianship panache. Fans of classic rock, blues, and psychedelic music will find much to love in this outstanding album.

Listen to Theosis below