This is one of the rare examples of someone suggesting an album that I had no idea existed and it climbs into my top 100 albums of the 80’s. I have never heard of Joseph until his name came up in an “unknown artists” thread on our Facebook page. As I always do I give the poster the courtesy of listening to the album but this time I listened to the whole album several times. I really can’t find out much about Joseph Lamm but this is actually his second album. Both were self released and had limited distribution. He rereleased this album in 2018 with a bonus track which we have included. Joseph continues to make music and you can visit his webpage (linked below) to hear more. The album has an strong 80’s alternative feel in places and straight up Rock & Roll in others. Yes there are a few different styles but Joseph pulls them all together with his strong vocals. I’m hearing stuff here that would have done well in the secular market never mind the Christian market and “See No Evil” is definitely going into my regular rotation. In fact dare I say that as it stands this may be my favourite independent release of the 80’s and I’m pretty excited to hear his first album soon.
Tracklist
1 – The Preacher – 3:36
2 – Stepping Into Paradise – 3:58
3 – Yes I Will – 3:37
4 – In A Watered Garden – 2:18
5 – Standing In The Tower – 6:12
6 – Three Kings – 3:15
7 – Self Portraits – 5:22
8 – Awaken In My Heart – 3:21
9 – Essence – 4:54
10 – See No Evil – 4:43
2018 Bonus Track
11 – Approaching The Next Plane – 2:14
Credits
Bass, Guitar – Randy Melson
Drums – Dane Clark, Jeff Hiatt
Guitar – Rex Thomas, Sandy Williams
Keyboards, Vocals – Steve Millikan
Percussion – John Bolt
Producer – Steve Millikan
Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards – Joseph Lamm
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – HMS Recordings, Inc.
Copyright © – HMS Recordings, Inc.
Copyright © – HMS Publishers
