This is the 4th sketch comedy album from Isaac Air Freight also known as Dan Rupple, Dave Toole, and Larry Watt. These albums were a lot of fun to listen to, and hearing the jokes again, and the great comedic performances is a great trip down memory lane. Still fun to listen to now.
Tracklist 1 – People Say The Darndest Things – 6:20 2 – Leave It To The Squirrellie – 11:43 3 – Time Wasters Looks At TV – 5:37 4 – Pilgrim Race – 4:15 5 – Spec’s O’Keefe In The Case Of The Missing First Love – 18:21
Credits Cover – David Schiedt, Tom Obbema Engineer – David Schober Mastered By – Bernie Grundman Mixed By – David Schober Photography By – Tom Obbema Producer – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole Technician [Sound Technician] – Tom Obbema Written by – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole, Larry Watt
Companies, etc. Distributed By – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Maranatha! Music Copyright (c) – Maranatha! Music Published By – Maranatha! Music Mastered At – A&M Mastering Studios
This was the final studio album from Daniel Band. While I prefer Straight Ahead this album probably comes 2nd for me. It is a quite heavy rock/metal album with a variety of sub styles through the album. I was actually a little surprised at the varying styles but it works. Now the one complaint about this album from everyone was the poor production quality. Luckily it was re-released in 2012 with new mastering and a bonus track. This upload is that version. In 1990 Toni Rossi put out a blues album “Love In The City”. In October 2011, the band was awarded the GMA (Gospel Music Association of Canada) Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing their influence on Christian rock. Anyway, if you like your metal with a strong commercial feel this is your kind of album.
Tracklist 1 – Black Or White – 3:02 2 – Sins Of The Heart – 3:22 3 – Hold On – 3:19 4 – Long Time – 5:11 5 – Party In Heaven – 2:58 6 – We Need Love – 3:50 7 – Greedy Little Hands – 3:50 8 – Things Are Changin’ – 4:03 9 – Running Out Of Time – 4:14 2012 Bonus Track 10 – One – 4:23
Credits Cover, Illustration – Mellissa McCarthy Drums – Matt DelDuca Layout – Jeff Spencer Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Tony Rossi Lead Vocals – Tony Rossi (tracks: B4) Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals – Dan McCabe Mastered By – George Graves Producer – Daniel Band Producer, Engineer – Mark Wright Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards – Bill Findlay
This was Benny’s best forgotten album. When I read the bio’s on Benny it always seems this album is ignored. I’m a little confused by this as it did have 2 charting singles, Legacy made it to #5, and Melody Man made it to #40. Admittedly that’s not a stunning album but a #5 single shouldn’t be ignored. I know at the time it wasn’t ignored but for some reason history has kind of forgotten about it. One thing that was odd about this album is that at the same time Michael Card came out with an album with the same name. Normally I would have considered this a rather large error but in this case Card was on a relatively smaller label and I doubt that either company knew this was going to happen. By the way The Card album was more successful but in my opinion not as good.
Tracklist 1 – Legacy – 4:44 2 – Closer – 4:39 3 – It Took So Long – 4:30 4 – Melody Man – 3:19 5 – Sensitive Heart – 3:28 6 – Caught Away – 5:08 7 – Out Of The Natural – 3:38 8 – Nobody’s Listening – 4:05 9 – Footprints – 3:54 10 – These Things Were Done By You – 1:53
Credits Bass – David Coy Concertmaster – Assa Drori Design – Dennis Hill Drums, Percussion – Paul Bahn Guitar, Vocals – Benny Hester Keyboards – Michael Omartian (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B3) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Jeff Lams Lead Guitar – Tony Sena Orchestrated By, Conductor – Michael Omartian Photography By – Aaron Rapoport Producer – Benny Hester, John Guess Recorded By – John Guess
Companies, etc. Copyright (c) – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc. Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse
Strangely of all the work Ojo did over the years this is his only solo album. Considering his name is on so many Christian albums I found this surprising. He put this album out while still working with Undercover and I’m a bit surprised he found the time. Also strange is that Michael Knott (Lifesavers) sang lead vocals on the track “The Witch Hunt” which some consider the proper single to the album though “Give Your Children Wisdom” was the official single. A side note that “The Witch Hunt” is not a cover of the Petra song by the same name. Also vocally interesting is that Terry Taylor sang lead on the “He Fell In The Water” track. I guess this is as good a place as any other to state that Ojo has left the faith and is now a Agnostic Professor. sigh Anyway this is a great New Wave album and sounds similar to what Undercover was doing at the time.
Tracklist 1 – (Give Me) A Moment Of Your Time – 5:55 2 – Animals And Trees – 4:30 3 – Sha Nu Mi – 5:20 4 – Box Of Treasures – 4:06 5 – The Fire Rising – 2:46 6 – The Witch Hunt – 3:56 7 – Give Your Children Wisdom – 3:38 8 – The Dance Of The Secret People – 5:04 9 – He Fell In The Water – 3:53 10 – Love In Wonder – 4:43
Credits Art Direction – Norman Fog Artwork By [Drawing] – Benjamin Taylor Backing Vocals – Dave Hackbarth (tracks: 6), Gary Olson (3) (tracks: 3, 6, 7), Gene Eugene (tracks: 2, 9), Inki Svensson (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 7, 9, 10), Joey-Jon Taylor (Squid) (tracks: 9), Marie McGilvray (tracks: 1, 3, 7, 10), Mark Krischak (tracks: 7), Riki Michele (tracks: 1, 2, 7, 10), Skylar (7) (tracks: 1) Congas – Nathan Alford, Jr. (tracks: 8) Drums [Hand Drums With Joey] – Nathan Alford, Jr. (tracks: 4) Edited By, Mastered By – John Matousek Engineer [2nd Engineer] – Dave Hackbarth, Glenn Holland Engineer [Engineered By] – Gene, Joey Guitar – Gene Eugene (tracks: 9), Greg Lawless (tracks: 1 to 4, 7 to 10), Joey Taylor* (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 9) Guitar [Including The Lead] – Marky Schrock (tracks: 6) Percussion [Additional] – Nathan Alford, Jr. Photography By – Brian Ray Recorded By [Congas] – Mike Mierau Shaker, Bells [Jingle Bells], Percussion [Assorted Percussion] – Nathan Alford, Jr. (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8) Written-By, Arranged By, Producer [Produced By], Performer [Performed By] – Joey Taylor
Companies, etc. Record Company – Broken Records Phonographic Copyright (p) – Brainstorm Artists International Inc. Copyright (c) – Brainstorm Artists International Inc. Manufactured By – Word, Inc. Distributed By – Word, Inc. Recorded At – Neverland Studios Recorded At – Pakaderm Studios Edited At – Hitsville Mastered At – Hitsville Pressed By – Discovery Systems Published By – B-1 Music
I had a difficult time finding out much about Ellen B. I was able to learn that they were from Sweden and this was their second album thus the Swedish name of the album “Två”. The album was initially released in Swedish (with some English songs) in 1987 and then released in the United States, U.K. and Australia using the title Prince Of Peace in 1988. Unfortunately this was the end of our exposure to them and I really think that’s too bad as there was a lot of talent here. We have uploaded both the Swedish and English version of this fantastic album.
Tracklist 1 – Don’t End The Night – 4:39 2 – Real Man – 3:10 3 – As Long As She’s Living – 6:31 4 – The Rainbow – 3:21 5 – Time’s Running Away – 4:48 6 – Prince Of Peace – 4:27 7 – Man With Many Names – 4:10 8 – Water Into Wine – 4:02 9 – No Forgetting You – 5:27 10 – Peace Of Mind – 4:49
Credits Bass, Vocals – Kenneth Eriksson Design – Carl Åkesson Drums, Percussion – Per Hedtjärn Engineer – Micke Lyander Guitar – Lasse Olsson Keyboards – Robert Wirensjö Management [Projektledning] – Lasse Petersson Mixed By – Christer Sjöblom, Kenneth Eriksson Photography By – Henrik Brundin Producer – Kenneth Eriksson Vocals – Lasse Nilsson Wihk
Companies, etc. Printed By – SIB-Tryck AB, Norsborg Lacquer Cut At – Polar Mastering Pressed By – Audiodisc AB Phonographic Copyright (p) – Cantio Records Copyright (c) – Cantio Records Copyright (c) – Gilmour Records Copyright (c) – Alarma Records Recorded At – Sandkvie Studio Mixed At – Supreme Studio
I had a difficult time finding out much about Ellen B. I was able to learn that they were from Sweden and this was their second album thus the Swedish name of the album “Två”. The album was initially released in Swedish (with some English songs) in 1987 and then released in the United States, U.K. and Australia using the title Prince Of Peace in 1988. Unfortunately this was the end of our exposure to them and I really think that’s too bad as there was a lot of talent here. We have uploaded both the Swedish and English version of this fantastic album.
Tracklist 1 – Don’t End The Night – 4:35 2 – Bra Karl – 3:07 3 – Nu När Hon Lever – 6:28 4 – Regnbågen – 3:20 5 – Tiden Rinner I Väg – 4:50 6 – Fredsfurste – 4:25 7 – Man Med Många Namm – 4:47 8 – Water Into Wine – 4:01 9 – Aldrig Glömma Dig – 5:28 10 – Lugnet Växer – 4:50
Credits Bass, Vocals – Kenneth Eriksson Design – Carl Åkesson Drums, Percussion – Per Hedtjärn Engineer – Micke Lyander Guitar – Lasse Olsson Keyboards – Robert Wirensjö Management [Projektledning] – Lasse Petersson Mixed By – Christer Sjöblom, Kenneth Eriksson Photography By – Henrik Brundin Producer – Kenneth Eriksson Vocals – Lasse Nilsson Wihk
Companies, etc. Printed By – SIB-Tryck AB, Norsborg Lacquer Cut At – Polar Mastering Pressed By – Audiodisc AB Phonographic Copyright (p) – Cantio Records Copyright (c) – Cantio Records Copyright (c) – Gilmour Records Copyright (c) – Alarma Records Recorded At – Sandkvie Studio Mixed At – Supreme Studio
One would never expect an album about death to be so beautiful and uplifting. Born out of the ashed of the death of his grandfather and miscarriage of his first child, Knowledge and Innocence is the prettiest and sweetest album in Terry Scott Taylor’s lengthy and fabled career. Delayed for what seems like an eternity, when the album finally came out in 1986, the album did what was probably expected; TST’s rabid fan base ate it up and the majority of CCM and Christian radio never noticed it’s passing. Oddly enough, it remains possibly the most commercial and accessible album in Taylor’s repertoire. Lush, beautiful, stunning, haunting and completely unforgettable. The only negative is the computerized and electronic instrumentation, especially the drums. This though possibly adds to the other-worldly feel of the project. That’s a plus since the album focuses so much on “the other world.” Dancing on Light and Song of Innocence should have been radio favorites. The latter features a duet with long time friend randy Stonehill. Oddly enough, considering the long term friendship and partnership between these two men over the years, this was the first time they sang a duet together. Taylor’s love for his grandfather is prevalent here and on other recording. But here we see a glimpse of the softer, loving father side of Taylor as he addresses the loss of a child before birth. Songs like Light Princess delve into the heart of an artist unlike others. There is a wonderful tension between loss and the future reunion awaiting those who are left that creates a beautiful and faithful listening experience.
Contributor David Lowman – https://ccms500bestalbums.wordpress.com/
Tracklist 1 – Dancing On Light – 4:54 2 – (Out Of) The Wild Wood – 5:43 3 – Here He Comes, Second Time – 3:06 4 – Waiting – 3:08 5 – Picture Of You – 3:56 6 – Song Of Innocence – 3:48 7 – The Old Time Gospel Camp Meeting Hour – 0:37 8 – The Riders Of The Western Skies (Medley) – 3:15 9 – Picture Of “U” (Reprise) – 1:43 10 – Ever After – 3:32 11 – Home Movies – 1:17 12 – One More Time – 3:41 13 – Baby’s Heartbeat (6 Months) – 0:15 14 – Light Princess – 3:59 15 – (Inner Cut) Waiting (Reprise) – 1:14
Credits Arranged By [All Arrangements] – Rob, Terry Arranged By [Gospel Medley Adaption & Vocal Arrangements By] – Rob Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Rob Watson (tracks: 11, 13) Art Direction, Layout – Ed McTaggart Backing Vocals – Beau MacDougal, Bob Bennett (3), Chuck Girard, Jay Truax, Jerry Chamberlain, Rob Watson, Terry Taylor, Tom Howard, Tom Coomes Bass Guitar – Tim Chandler (tracks: 7) Design Concept [Cover & Inner Sleeve Art Concepts] – Terry Drums – Ed McTaggart (tracks: 2), Terl Bryant (tracks: 9) Electric Guitar – Greg Flesch (tracks: 4, 7), Tim Chandler (tracks: 4) Engineer [Engineered By] – Doug Doyle Guitar – Lenny Wagonmaster (tracks: 1) Guitar [Nylon String] – Greg Flesch (tracks: 5, 14) Illustration – Jon Fraze Illustration [Lyric Illustrations] – Connie Watson Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals [B.G.V.’s], Bass, Percussion – Rob Watson Lead Vocals [Duet], Acoustic Guitar – Randy Stonehill (tracks: 6) Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By [Reprise & Incidental Arrangements] – Terry Scott Taylor Mastered By – John Matousek Percussion – Alex MacDougal (tracks: 5), Terl Bryant (tracks: 1, 4, 7) Photography By – Doug Doyle Producer [Produced By] – Rob Watson, Terry Taylor Remastered By [Digital Re-mastering By] – Doug Doyle Written-By [All Songs Written By] – Terry Taylor (tracks: 3 to 14)
Companies, etc. Copyright (c) – Refuge Records Record Company – Alternative Music Group Produced For – R.B. Productions Recorded At – 3-D Studios, Costa Mesa CA. Mastered At – Motown Recording Studios Remastered At – Digital Brothers Designed At – Stunt Productions Published By – Snellsongs Pressed By – Disc Manufacturing, Inc., Huntsville – 30177
Michael W. Smith is back with his 5th album and wow what an album it was. Full disclaimer, I do not like AOR BUT even I think this is a fantastic album. It sold Platinum and was #1 on the Top Contemporary Christian charts. It actually had 7 top 10 singles including 2 #1’s and 2 #2’s. Here is all of them;
Pray For Me #1 The Throne #1 On The Other Side #2 Hand Of Providence #2 I Miss The Way #4 Live And Learn #7 I Hear Leesha #7
This album had a much younger feel than earlier albums but it was approaching the end of the 80’s and that was acceptable at this point in Christian AOR music. I’m not really going to get too deep into the album as I am guessing most of you either had it or listened to it. If not I do suggest you take the time to listen to it. Reading through the credits I noticed Dann Huff (White Heart) played guitar and here’s the real surprise, Michael Sweet & Oz Fox did some background vocals. I’m not really too sure what track they appeared on but I was pretty surprised to find them here.
Tracklist 1 – Hand Of Providence – 4:33 2 – Secret Ambition – 6:26 3 – On The Other Side – 3:40 4 – All You’re Missin’ Is A Heartache – 5:39 5 – I Miss The Way – 4:35 6 – Live And Learn – 6:17 7 – I Hear Leesha – 5:26 8 – Help You Find Your Way – 5:28 9 – Ashton – 3:17 10 – The Throne – 6:49 11 – Pray For Me – 3:52
Credits Michael W. Smith – keyboards, lead vocals, background vocals (2, 3, 6, 7, 10), horn arrangement (6), drum programming (9) Dann Huff – guitars (1–8) Chris Rodriguez – guitars (1, 3, 5, 6, 8), background vocals (4, 6, 8, 11) Jerry McPherson – guitars (2, 4, 9, 10), acoustic guitar (7) Billy Sprague – acoustic guitar (11) Tom Hemby – guitars (6, 8, 10, 11), bass guitar (9, 11) Mike Brignardello – bass guitar (1–5, 7, 8) Tommy Sims – bass guitar (6) Gary Lunn – bass guitar (10) Paul Leim – drums (1–4, 6, 7, 8, 10) Terry McMillan – percussion (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), harmonica (1) Mark Hammond – drum programming (11) Ronn Huff – string arrangements (5) Mark O’Connor – fiddles and mandolins (9) Wayne Kirkpatrick – background vocals (1–8, 10), acoustic guitar (3), drum programming (9) Chris Harris – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10), recitation (6) Mark Heimmerman – background vocals (2, 5) Billy Simon – background vocals (4) Michael Sweet – background vocals (4) Oz Fox – background vocals (4)
Companies, etc. Distributed By – MCA Distributing Corporation Copyright (c) – Reunion Records, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Reunion Records, Inc. Recorded At – The Bennett House Recorded At – Deer Valley Studio, Franklin, TN Recorded At – The Castle Recording Studios Recorded At – OmniSound Studios Recorded At – Sixteenth Avenue Sound Mixed At – Sixteenth Avenue Sound Mixed At – Masterfonics Mastered At – Mastermix Published By – O’Ryan Music, Inc. Published By – Emily Boothe, Inc. Published By – Riverstone Music, Inc. Published By – Whitney Katherine Music, Inc.
While I was researching this album I discovered that very few people were discussing this album. It’s almost as if people are saying “This is his 6th album” and that’s it. I’m kind of surprised because personally I think it’s probably his second best album (I think “Are You Ready?” was his best). The album is keyboard/Piano heavy which is to be expected as David Meece is a classically trained concert pianist. That said I don’t think David was comfortable with synth at this time as he had Michael W. Smith and Shane Keister step in to help in that area. The track that stands out to me is the title track. I absolutely love studio musician Jon Goin’s guitar riffs on this track. I think it would have been fun if David and Jon had tried a real Rock & Roll song as it really does sound like Jon could have handled that role. I also think David could have written some real Rock & Roll as he was an excellent songwriter and I get the feeling he enjoyed a good rock song.
Tracklist 1 – Gloria – 3:59 2 – Making My Life Brand New – 4:19 3 – Falling Down – 3:04 4 – Pressing On – 3:46 5 – Some People They Never Believe – 3:22 6 – Count The Cost – 2:51 7 – I Don’t Know What I’d Do Without You – 5:10 8 – Today Is The Day – 2:29 9 – And You Know It’s Right – 4:25 10 – Replace It With Your Love – 4:00
Credits Arranged By – Alan Moore Backing Vocals – Diana DeWitt, Donna McElroy, Gary Pigg, Jackie Cusic, Kim Fleming Bass – Mike Brignardello Drums – Paul Leim Engineer – Jack Joseph Puig Engineer [Assistant] – Don Cobb English Horn – Bobby Taylor Executive-Producer – Dan Harrell, Michael Blanton Flugelhorn, Trumpet [Piccolo Trumpet] – John Rommel Guitar – Jon Goin Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael W. Smith, Shane Keister Percussion – Farrell Morris Photography By [Album Photo] – Michael Borum Producer – Brown Bannister
Companies, etc. Record Company – Myrrh Records Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc. Copyright (c) – Word, Inc. Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – Δ 26087 Published By – Meece Music Published By – Full Armor Publishing Co Published By – Whole Armor Publishing Co. Published By – Handrail Music Published By – Meadowgreen Music Co. Recorded At – Caribou Ranch Recorded At – Bullet Recording Recorded At – Sound Stage Studios Remixed At – The Bennett House Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
Here is yet another oddball release on Morada Records. You’ll find some rather odd combinations of styles on this album. All on one album you can hear synth, prog rock, Fusion rock, Funk, and maybe a bit of jazz. Kind of a pity this was their only album as I think a second one with a better producer this band might have really gone some where. All that said this one is definitely one you should take the time to listen to and you might join the cult following this band has.
Tracklist 1 – Creepin’ In – 2:44 2 – Lookin’ Out – 3:01 3 – Who Are We Looking To? – 3:29 4 – When He Comes – 2:55 5 – You Got A Hold On Me – 5:48 6 – New Old World – 3:26 7 – Latter Rain – 4:39 8 – By My Spirit – 2:48 9 – Before The Throne – 5:42
Credits Ken Burger – Songwriter, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Mark Copenhaver – Producer, Engineer Ground Crew – Producer Mark Huhnke – Songwriter, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals R. Jones – Songwriter D. Koss – Songwriter Eric Lucas – Songwriter, Guitar, Sax, Bass, Vocals Tom Winters – Drums
