So how many of you have started digging the 'shows and musicals' bin looking for funk? You might be surprised. Here's a tip to start you off. Orchestrations and dance music on this one are by HB Barnum - usually a good sign when it comes to soundtracks. All of the backline on this LP is pretty tight, but it's spoiled by the vocals. Luckily, there's one HB Barnum-penned number that survives as a great late 70s funk instrumental, tight and choppy. Buy for 'Judas Dance' alone.

Overall Rating: 3

Beatitudes 1/Good time | Sermon | Jesus the stranger | We are the priests and elders | Something is wrong | Be careful whom you kiss | The trial | It's too late, Judas | Judas' dance | Your arms too short to box with God | See how they done my lord | Come on down | Can't no grave hold my body down | Beatitudes 2 | Didn't I tell you | As long as I live | Everybody has his own way | I love you so much Jesus | We're gonna have a good time |