This is a pretty rare one. In a conversation with the guys over at Christian Underground Encyclopedia (Linked below) I asked for a suggestion for a really good unknown album and this was their suggestion and boy were they right. This is a fantastic album that should be heard. This is not some unknown bunch of guys though. There’s a track on here written by Daniel Amos guitarist Greg Flesch who also appears on the album. Obviously someone was connected to the scene here. The album was released on Victoria Ltd records which I suspect guitarist Ken Roberts owned as he is involved on every single album they released, usually as producer but we are talking about very few albums and artists. Ken also produced and mixed this album. I have reviewed a few other albums Ken produced and they have, in my opinion, not had great production but that is not the case on this album as it has absolutely excellent production. Sometimes when you’re in the studio a mix just comes together like magic, I suspect this was one of those times. “I Am The Wounded Warrior” found itself on the 1991 compilation album “Rob Woolsey Radio Singles Spring 91” which I hope I can get my hands on because it has some great unreleased material. As for this album it has a pretty pop sound which leans new wave at times. While I’m not sure 1990 was good timing for this sound as it fit better in 1985. All that said this album really has no criticism from me and I love the sound and this is probably in my personal top 10 of albums that no one every heard of and in fact may hold the number one spot. Thanks to the crew over at Christian Underground Encyclopedia for their help with this one and if you love odd and rare 80’s CCM their website is a must see.
Christian Underground Encyclopedia – https://downthelinezine.com/cue/start
Tracklist
1 – One Love – 4:01
2 – Turn Away – 3:07
3 – The Falling Reign – 3:44
4 – Pass The Torch – 4:14
5 – Waiting For You – 3:30
6 – I Am The Wounded Warrior – 5:34
7 – Ring-A-Ling – 3:45
8 – And Like The Leaves – 5:31
9 – Are We So Wise – 4:38
Credits
Band
John Hall: vocals & guitar
Ken Roberts: Guitar
Taylo: Keyboards
Support Musicians
Jeffrey Allen: Bass guitar
Ralph Clayton: Bass guitar
David Casanova: Drums
Tim Pope: Drums
Greg Flesch: Guitar
Kevin Fisher: Guitar
Suzie Cappetta: Backing vocals
Mike Cappetta: Backing vocals
Ralph Clayton: Keyboards
Lorenza: Sax
Production
Ken Roberts – Producer & Engineer
Joan Bullin – Photography
