This was Dan’s third solo album and easily his most successful. The first single “Lonely People” reached #2 on the contemporary Christian music chart. Rather oddly this was actually a cover of his song he wrote and performed with his original group, America, in 1975. The second single “Electro-Voice” also charted on the CCM Adult chart. As for the album it’s a pretty good pop album. Somehow I missed this one in the 80’s which is too bad as I think I would have really liked it.
Tracklist 1 – Electro-Voice – 4:09 2 – A New Song – 3:08 3 – Solid Ground – 2:30 4 – Not My Will – 4:00 5 – Lonely People – 2:56 6 – His Master’s Voice – 2:42 7 – I’ll Be Coming Home – 3:45 8 – Open Up Your Heart – 3:26 9 – The Rapture – 3:16 10 – All Things Work Together For Good – 3:41
This was Debby’s first foray into Christian music. As with most things she did it was very successful. She had also recorded and released a secular album the same year. For most artists this would be a lot of work but keep in mind these songs are all put together then Debby just comes in and cuts the vocal track. While not the most effort it is a recipe for success for many female artists. Speaking of success this album received a Dove Awards for Best Album by a Secular Artist and a Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance. The album was pretty dull for me but lets be clear this isn’t my style. The closing track is a bit of a surprise as it’s a Dylan cover that also came out in 1980. It’s a pretty good cover, not my style but well done.
Tracklist 1 – Sweet Adoration – 2:52 2 – If Ever – 4:32 3 – With Every Breath – 2:20 4 – With My Song – 4:38 5 – I Am Stone – 4:32 6 – Lord, I Believe – 3:17 7 – Morningstar – 4:43 8 – A New Song – 3:33 9 – A Twenty-Third Psalm – 2:48 10 – Holy Father – 3:59 11 – Sixty Second Sonata – 1:22 12 – What Can I Do For You – 2:58
Credits Acoustic Guitar – Billy Capps, Billy Walker, Don Roth, Johnny Christopher, Pete Bordaneli, Steve Kara Bass – Abraham Laboriel, Leland Sklar Drums – Paul Leim Electric Guitar – Billy Walker, Tim May Harp – Cindy Reynolds Horns – Bill Puett, Denis Solee, Dennis Good, Don Sheffield, Eberhard Roman, George Tidwell, Ricky Ricks Oboe – Bob Taylor Percussion – Farrell Morris Piano – John Hobbs, Larry Muhoberac Producer – Brown Bannister Strings – Shelley Kurland Synthesizer – Shane Keister
Companies, etc. Pressed By – PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN Mastered At – Masterfonics
