Named after a Mahalia Jackson song and drenched in that gospel-like spirituality, “Didn’t it Rain” was Jason Molina’s finest hour. With a similar formation as Silver Jews or Willard Grant Conspiracy, Songs: Ohia was orchestrated by Molina next to a number of rotating collaborators. His prolific output soon found other, more stable monikers – such as Magnolia Electric Co.- to see the light of day.
Listen to the track here.