Roaring the Gospel

Roaring the Gospel is a 2007 compilation album by James Yorkston and the Athletes. The album is made up of hard-to-find tracks from EPs, some that had been released overseas and a few new songs.

Critical reception
The album received positive reviews in the press. The NME observed that "Yorkston has talent as deep as a mine shaft", while the BBC website said, "Yorkston and his Athletes bathe their songs with warmth, allowing them to nestle snugly in a lush bed of tenderly plucked acoustic guitars, sighing woodwind and gently wheezing accordion."

Track listing

 * 1) "A Man With My Skills"
 * 2) "Someplace Simple"
 * 3) "Blue Madonnas"
 * 4) "Seven Streams"
 * 5) "The Hills & the Heath"
 * 6) "Song to the Siren"
 * 7) "Moving Up Country, Roaring the Gospel"
 * 8) "Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk"
 * 9) "Sleep is the Jewel"
 * 10) "Are You Coming Home Tonight?"
 * 11) "The Lang Toun"
 * 12) "La Magnifica"