It would be easy to assume that the title of the Lost Dogs' album Nazarene Crying Towel was plucked from one of the Old Testament books of lamenting, such as Jeremiah or Lamentations.
Instead, it is a tribute to member Terry Scott Taylor's grandmother.
Stemming from her swinging of a dishtowel during moments of spiritual distress, the title reflects his grandmother's yearning "for a final end to all our troubles, for rest and safety from every harm, for immunity from the wild unpredictable ways of a world seemingly intent upon breaking our hearts." Released in 2003, the title aptly fits the project's somewhat melancholy tone, which is expressed both musically and lyrically.
Musically, the album could be considered country meets 1970s Christian music.
In fact, on a few occasions, the project calls to mind singer/songwriter Larry Norman.
Lyrically, the release features messages of comfort, forgiveness, and mercy.
Songs include "Jesus on the Shore" and "The Yearning.".
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moses in the DesertTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:32 | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| 2 | There You AreTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 03:08 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 3 | Deeper in the HeartTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:24 | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| 4 | Come Down Here | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:52 | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| 5 | Be My Hiding PlaceTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 03:52 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| 6 | Jesus on the ShoreTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:18 | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| 7 | Mercy AgainTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:12 | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| 8 | Cry Out Loud | Lost Dogs | Play | 03:14 | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| 9 | The YearningTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 03:04 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 10 | Crushing HandTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 01:58 | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| 11 | Home AgainTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 02:53 | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| 12 | Darkest NightTerry Scott Taylor | Lost Dogs | Play | 03:48 | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| 34 mins | 78 MB | |||||
| 34 mins | 218 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Chandler | Bass |
| 2 | Saint John Chrysostom | Quotes Researched & Compiled |
| 3 | Derri Daugherty | Guitar, Mixing, Vocals |
| 4 | Harmonium | Percussion |
| 5 | Steve Hindalong | Percussion |
| 6 | Lost Dogs | Primary Artist, Producer |
| 7 | Phil Madeira | Dobro, Engineer, Lap Steel Guitar, Piano, Producer |
| 8 | Mike Roe | Bass, Vocals |
| 9 | Ralph Stover | Mastering |
| 10 | Terry Scott Taylor | Composer, Guitar, Vocals |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |