Jesus Music was in dire need of a rock and roll band. In 1972 Myrrh released the self-titles debut album from JC Power Outlet to mixed reviews. The Devil’s music in your Christian bookstore! Two years later the follow up come out and it was better produced and, in some way, quite a bit harder edged. Bookstores still weren’t ready. The driving force behind JC Power Outlet was Ron Salsbury and he provided a formula of rocker followed by balled followed by rocker throughout each project. This second and final release for the group made a huge impact on the Jesus Music world as they finally had a legit rock band to go with the folk and pop groups like Love Song, Jamie Owens and Honeytree. Nothing earth shattering lyrically here as this is vintage Jesus Music evangelism and rapture ready warnings. But it’s very important to remember that these artists were also walking a very fine line of acceptance within their own churches and making bold proclamations of faith were all but necessary for their own survival and support. Forgiven was a game changer from the very creative artwork to the more consistent “rock” sound for the day, especially landing on a more mainstream Christian label. Here again we have an album that is both good and important to the growth and expansion of the Christian Music industry.
Contributor David Lowman – https://legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com
Tracklist
1 – Peace and Power – 3:17
2 – Oh My Jesus – 2:54
3 – Too Bad – 2:54
4 – My Friend – 2:49
5 – I Choose to Follow You – 5:29
6 – Give Him Your Love – 2:15
7 – Goodbye – 4:07
8 – My Sign – 3:32
9 – Don’t Let Jesus Pass You By – 3:24
10 – Open Your Spiritual Eyes – 3:35
Credits
Arranged By, Producer [Produced By] – Darrell Rodman
Band [J.C. Power Outlet] – Bruce Neal, Dave Edwards, John Pantano, Ron Salsbury
Composed By – Ron Salsbury
Cover, Design Concept – Ron Salsbury
Engineer – Dan Holmes
Lacquer Cut By – Eck
Photography By – Bill Grine
Photography By [Backliner] – Jennifer Salsbury
Companies, etc.
Record Company – Word, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word Music, Inc.
Engineered At – Audiotek Studios, Minneapolis
