
The Gospel According To Water finds acclaimed singer-songwriter Joe Henry in a reflective and deeply personal space, written and recorded while he was undergoing cancer treatment in 2019. Drawing on influences from folk, world, and country, the album showcases Henry's evocative lyricism and warmth, capturing a moment of intimate storytelling.
With harmonies contributed by The Birds of Chicago on tracks like “In Time for Tomorrow” and “The Fact of Love,” this album highlights connections between artists and friends. Praised for its sparse instrumentation and raw emotional depth, The Gospel According To Water stands as a moving testament to resilience, creativity, and hope.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Ear Music
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 11/15/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Famine Walk
A2. The Gospel According To Water
A3. Mule
A4. Orson Welles
B1. Green Of The Afternoon
B2. In Time For Tomorrow
B3. The Fact Of Love
C1. Book Of Common Prayer
C2. Bloom
C3. Gates Of Prayer Cemetery #2
D1. Salt And Sugar
D2. General Tzu Names The Planets For His Children
D3. Choir Boy
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