Tag: 1990

Fighter – Live Mix (Demo) – 1990?

Apparently this is a copy of the tape sent out by the band to record labels. It is supposedly a direct copy of the original 1/4 reel demos. Girder later re engineered thee tapes and release them as The Fighter Demos in 2019. There is one track on here that didn’t make it to the Girder release and that is track 3 “If You Want Love”. I assume it is because the original copy was so bad quality that there was no saving it. Nothing wrong with the track but the original engineering on this track is distorted. Actually for the main part the engineering is poor at best but I have done what I can to save them and as a result you’re gonna hear the Real 80’s polish treatment.

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Tracklist
1 – Mr. Nice Guy – 4:07
2 – The Waiting – 3:31
3 – If You Want Love – 3:34
4 – I Saw Jesus Through Your Eyes – 3:49
5 – Running the Race – 4:06
6 – Stop Look Listen – 4:00
7 – Fighting Fire With Fire – 3:18
8 – Do What You Want – 3:34
9 – Star One – 4:33
10 – Jamie – 4:00

Credits
Backing Vocals – Amy Wolter, Billy Heller, Jim Wolter, Mark Pence, Sean Murphy
Bass – Jim Wolter
Drums – Sean Murphy
Guitar – Billy Heller
Keyboards – Mark Pence
Lead Vocals – Amy Wolter, Sean Murphy

One Bad Pig – Swine Flew – 1990

So awhile ago I was discussing One Bad Pig with a friend and we were trying to decide if it was all a joke. Were they really just mocking Christina music scene? I mean they weren’t very good at it but many bands aren’t very good when starting out. Paul Q-Pek eventually put out a solo album that was far better than what the band was producing and in a different style. Then there was the whole Lust Control fiasco that in my opinion had no place in Christian music. In the end we decided they were probably the real deal and really wanted to do something different than everyone else. This is their 2nd album on a real label and the quality really improved on this album though the studio personal was the same as their previous album. I think the band starting taking things seriously between their previous studio visit and this one. There were a few real highlights on this album including a cover of Petra’s Judas Kiss featuring Bob Hartman on guitar as well as an appearance from Phil Keaggy on Desperation. They also did a cover of Larry’s Christmas Time which was not a highlight of the album in my opinion. I’m kind of surprised Myrrh let it go on the album as it is just not very good. I did prefer this album to Smash because honestly you could at least make out most of the vocals on this one. At this point this album would be my pick for their best one.

Tracklist
1 – See Me Sweat – 2:38
2 – Altar Ego – 4:09
3 – Hey Punk – 1:40
4 – Red River – 5:04
5 – Bowl Of Wrath – 2:15
6 – Big Stomach – 3:39
7 – Christmas Time – 4:15
8 – Judas’ Kiss – 3:24
9 – Desperation – 4:36
10 – Thrash Against Sin – 1:31
11 – Swine Flew – 3:33
12 – When Your Love Died – 5:29
13 – We Want You – 3:55

Credits
Art Direction – Roz Roos
Art Direction, Design, Illustration – Nick Newton
Backing Vocals – Billy Smiley, David Mullen, Jeff Barkley, John Allan Garies, John Kunz, Lee “Mad Dog” Groitzsch
Bass Guitar, Vocals – Streak Wheeler
Drums, Vocals – Philip Owens
Engineer – Lee Groitzsch
Engineer – John Kunz
Guitar, Vocals, Sounds – Paul Q-Pek
Mastered By – Daniel Hersch
Mixed By – Billy Smiley, Lee Groitzsch
Photography By – Alan Dockery
Producer – Billy Smiley
Vocals – Carey Womack

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word, Inc.
Manufactured By – Word, Inc.
Recorded At – Digital Recorders, OmniSound Studios, Uptown Nashville
Mastered At – DigiPrep
Published By – Smiling Swine Music, Word Music, Phydeaux, Dawn Treader Music
Glass Mastered At – DADC – DIDX-007321

White Heart – Power House – 1990

This album was new era in the history of White Heart. They had left Sparrow records and this was their first album on Star Song. Chris McHugh, Gordon Kennedy, and Tommy Sims had left the band to become studio musicians and Brian Wooten, Anthony Sallee , and Mark Nemer were brought in as replacements. I’m sure there some great gossipy reason for the big change but here we just like to say “That’s Rock & Roll”. The result of this was their most successful album with “Desert Rose”, “Independence Day”, and “Powerhouse” all apparently making it to number one on the rock charts. I had not listened to this album before this week and wow I was stunned with how great it is. It has lots of gimmicky intros which I usually hate but I love it on this album. Producer Bill Drescher nailed the intros. He failed however on the outro’s which are way too long and radio friendly for a commercial album. Small thing that drives me nuts. One final thing I will say is that “Independence Day” should have been used in the Movie of the same name which had horrible music. What a banger of a tune.

Tracklist
1 – Independence Day – 5:37
2 – Powerhouse – 4:30
3 – Desert Rose – 4:41
4 – Lovers And Dreamers – 4:35
5 – Nailed Down – 5:09
6 – Messiah – 5:19
7 – A Love Calling – 6:24
8 – Answer The Call – 4:44
9 – Storyline – 4:20
10 – Lay It Down – 4:57

Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – Billy Smiley
Art Direction – Toni Thigpen
Backing Vocals – Chris Rodriguez, Gordon Kennedy, Marty McCall
Bass Guitar – Anthony Sallee
Co-producer [Additional Production] – Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl
Computer [Fairlight], Percussion – Carl Marsh
Coordinator [Project] – Malcolm Greenwood
Drums, Percussion – Mark Nemer
Engineer [Assistant] – Barry Dixon, Lee Groitzsch, Richard Engstrom, Roy Gamble, Shawn McLean
Executive-Producer – Darrell A. Harris
Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Mark Gersmehl
Layout, Design – Tufts Design Studio
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Brian Wooten
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Riq Florian
Management – Malcolm Greenwood
Photography By [Back Cover] – Mark Tucker
Photography By [Cover] – Bob Forti
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Bill Drescher

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Star Song
Copyright © – Star Song
Glass Mastered At – Nimbus, Virginia
Recorded At – The Bennett House, Midtown Tone & Volume, Quad Studios
Mixed At – Studio 55, Los Angeles

Paul Janz – Renegade Romantic – 1990

This is Paul Janz’s 3rd solo album. It was released in Canada, the U.S., and Europe but it only did well in Canada. At this point in his life he was generally putting out secular albums. That said the same year as this his family did put out a Christian album on their family label Janz Team that Paul sang on. The album did quite well in Canada with “Every Little Tear” peaking at #5 on the charts. “Rocket to My Heart” and “Stand” also charted in the teens. I am from Canada and remember the album well. Paul was one of the most popular Canadian artists of the period. This is a great 80’s Pop album and a must hear.

Tracklist
1 – Every Little Tear – 4:08
2 – Hold Me Tender – 4:44
3 – Rocket To My Heart – 3:44
4 – Almost Heaven – 4:22
5 – Stand – 4:56
6 – Stuck On You – 4:05
7 – Love Walks In – 4:14
8 – One Lovin’ Touch – 4:37
9 – Darling Drive – 3:30
10 – Saddle Up – 4:03

Credits
Art Direction – Richard Frankel
Bass – Mike Hill
Co-producer, Vocals, Synth Bass, Arranged By, Lyrics By, Music By, Written-By – Paul Janz
Design – Art Hotel, Inc., Brian Johnson
Drum Programming – Jim Bralower, Paul Janz
Drums – Michael Root
Engineer [Second Engineer] – Alex Rodriguez, Beemer, Brett Newman, Chris Puram, Chris Taylor, Leon Grandos, Marc Ramaer, Mike Tacci, Nick Els
Guitar – Tim McKenzie
Keyboards – Paul Janz, Phil Chanel, Rob Bailey
Management – Michael Godin Management
Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
Percussion – Jim McGillveray
Photography By – Graham Law
Producer – Bill Drescher
Programmed By – Rob Bailey
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bill Drescher, Patrick Glover
Saxophone – Tom Colclough

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright © – A&M Records, Inc.
Distributed By – Columbia House – 783167T
Record Company – CBS Records Canada Ltd.
Manufactured By – Cinram
Recorded At – One On One Studios, Baby’O Recorders, Vancouver Studios, Ground Control Studios, Sound City Studios, Skip Saylor Recording
Mixed At – Skip Saylor Recording, Little Mountain Sound Studios
Mastered At – Masterdisk
Published By – Irving Music Of Canada Ltd., Zoological Music

David And The Giants – Distant Journey – 1990

In a proper world David And The Giants would be touring today playing medium sized venues all over North America and Europe. Unfortunately that’s not how things turned out and the world turned their backs on great Christian artists from the 80’s and instead they are playing the Church circuit. There was a variety of reasons but that’s for another day. What I’m saying is that they had over 20 albums and were a mainstay of the Christian music scene and they deserve proper recognition. As for the album it’s another great rock pop album from the Huff family. This was the first album with Lance Huff (David’s son) replacing Keith Thibodeaux (Keith did return in 2006 for select concerts and albums). I never got a chance to see them live back in the day and I really wish I could have as their music is right up my alley.

Tracklist
1 – Never Had It So Good – 4:08
2 – Time On My Side – 4:01
3 – Anchored Deep – 4:33
4 – Always On My Mind – 4:19
5 – Do You Feel What I Feel – 4:51
6 – Quiet Faith – 3:34
7 – Tear It Down – 3:48
8 – Let Go Let God – 4:27
9 – Can’t Live Without You – 3:42
10 – Distant Journey – 3:42
11 – Won’t Stop Believing – 4:17
12 – Easy Loving You – 3:49

Credits
Backing Vocals – Clayborn Huff, David Huff, Kellye Huff, Rayborn Huff, Tim Pedigo
Bass Guitar – Clayborn Huff
Design – Barbara Keller
Drums – Lance Huff
Engineer – David Huff, Rayborn Huff, Scott Carter
Guitar – David Huff
Harmonica – Rayborn Huff
Keyboards – Rayborn Huff
Lead Vocals – David Huff
Mandolin – David Huff
Mastered By – Hank Williams
Percussion – Lance Huff
Photography By – Harold Head
Producer – David Huff
Programmed By – Rayborn Huff
Programmed By [Additional] – Nate Sabin
Saxophone – David Huff

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Giant Records
Copyright © – Giant Records
Recorded At – Huff Recording Studios
Mastered At – Mastermix
Glass Mastered At – DADC – DIDX-008848

Katsbarnea – Katsbarnea – 1990

This is the first official album from Brazil’s Katsbarnea. Most of the tracks on this album are from their demo and I have read both that they re-recorded them and that they were just remixed. I have no idea which it was. The track Extra was a huge hit in Brazil and won a prominent Brazilian music award. As I understand it Christian music was common on Brazil’s secular radio stations due to a very high level of Christianity in the population. Wouldn’t that have been nice in North America? Anyway, this would be the start of a long run for the band that is still touring today. Of course I don’t know a word of Portuguese so I can’t even comment on the lyrics but the music is fantastic. I really really enjoy their feel and sound and would have loved to have seen them live back in the 90’s. While we aim these foreign releases at our foreign fans I would actually suggest giving it a listen, it’s quite good.

Tracklist
1 – Extra – 3:46
2 – Sepulcro Caiado – 3:41
3 – Grito De Katsbarnea – 3:17
4 – Apocalipse “Now” – 4:05
5 – Viagem Da Oração – 6:03
6 – Consumo – 4:01
7 – Fumaça Arisca – 3:02
8 – Corredor 18 – 3:15
9 – Ver O Sol – 3:40
10 – Revolução – 4:20

Credits
Brother Simion – vocals, rhythmic guitar and harmonic
André Mira – solo guitar
Tchu Solomon – bass
Mauricio Domene – keyboard and music production
Paulinho Makuko – percussion and vocals on “Runner 18”
Marcelo Gasperini – drums
Alessandra Orlando – backing vocals
Cláudia Bastos – backing vocals
Sandra Simões – backing vocals
Marquinhos – saxophone
Hilquias Alves – saxophone
Márcio Fluffy – trumpet

Companies, etc.
Record Company – New Voice Gravações Eletrônicas Ltda.
Manufactured By – BMG Ariola Discos Ltda.

Sparks – Through Flood & Fire – 1990

This is the second offering from Greg and Rebecca as “Sparks” and what an offering it was. This is the second of two album deal with Reunion Records but I’m going to get straight to the point now. This is such a great album I’m so sad I didn’t hear it is 1990. The song writing is fantastic and Greg’s acoustic guitar work really turned my ears. I don’t really need to say anything more about Rebecca’s vocals as they speak for themselves. It is a little strange to me that they left Joshua’s Song to the final track as in my opinion it’s the best track on the album. Maybe it’s the reward for listening to the while album but personally that would have been the lead track for me. That said the album is structured to get better and better as you listen so maybe that was the strategy. There are definitely a couple tracks here going into my regular rotation.

Tracklist
1 – They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love – 1:08
2 – I Can’t Dance – 3:46
3 – Leaving A Legacy – 4:43
4 – Whisper Your Love – 3:57
5 – The World – 4:10
6 – Jesus Rescues Me – 4:49
7 – Work For Love – 4:32
8 – You Can Count On Me – 4:28
9 – I Would Die (For You) – 4:31
10 – Things Will Be Different – 4:25
11 – Joshua’s Song – 4:18

Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Greg Sparks
Bass – Tommy Sims
Drums – Mike Radowski
Electric Guitar – James Hollihan
Percussion, Lead Vocals – Rebecca Ed Sparks

Companies, etc.
Manufactured By – Word, Inc.
Distributed By – Word, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Reunion Records
Copyright © – Reunion Records
Glass Mastered At – DADC
Pressed By – DADC

Marcos Witt – Proyecto AA – 1990

Here’s another one for our Spanish listeners. We uploaded his 3rd album last month and it was well received so today we’re visiting his 5th album. This album was widely praised for modernizing Spanish-language Christian music with a pop-rock and ballad-infused sound. To me the album leans more easy listening than his earlier work but he was switch9ing to more of a worship oriented artist. The album was a collaborative effort with musician and producer Cesar Garza, who brought a high level of programming and arrangement to the music. The album also showcases the work of various talented Mexican songwriters.

Tracklist
1 – Te Exaltamos – 4:38
2 – Hoy Levantamos Tu Nombre – 2:19
3 – Yeshúa – 3:12
4 – Me Gozaré – 3:15
5 – Restaurarás El Santo Lugar – 2:07
6 – Él Es Mi Rey – 3:59
7 – Renuévame – 4:05
8 – A Cristo, Solo A Cristo – 3:42
9 – Porque Tú Eres Bueno – 2:46
10 – Maravilloso Dios – 2:21
11 – Al Estar Aquí – 4:03
12 – Quiero Levantar Mis Manos – 4:26

Credits
Acoustic Guitar – Jose Perez
Arranged By – Cesar Eduardo Garza, Jose Perez, Marcos Witt
Backing Vocals – Eliezer Gallegos, Elvira Garza, Jose Perez, Lorena Warren, Marcos Witt, Nicky Garza, Nolita Warren, Rodolfo Orozco
Electric Bass, Engineer – Luis Chi-Sing
Executive-Producer, Piano – Marcos Witt
Graphic Design – Raquel Barrientos
Guitar – Gerray West
Mixed By – Cesar Eduardo Garza, Gerray West, Luis Chi-Sing, Raul Angel Taboada “Salomon”
Percussion – Alejandro Díaz, Cesar Eduardo Garza
Producer – Cesar Eduardo Garza, Gerray West, Marcos Witt
Recorded By, Synthesizer, Electric Organ, Drum Programming – Cesar Eduardo Garza
Technician – Raul Angel Taboada “Salomon”

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CanZion Producciones, Inc.
Copyright © – CanZion Producciones, Inc.
Distributed By – CanZion Group LP

Centerpoint Featuring Jeff Johnson – Poetry & Music For Christmas – 1990

This is Jeff’s first Christmas album. He has actually done several Christmas albums over the years. This one is spoken word of poetry by Keith Patman with a musical score written by Jeff. I’m not usually a fan of spoken poetry but I quite enjoyed this album. Maybe I’m getting soft in my old age or maybe it’s just that good. The poetry is pretty good and as usual with Jeff the music score is fantastic. This might be one you may want to add to your Christmas rotation.

Tracklist
1 – O Come, O Come Immanuel – 1:18
2 – Another Mystery I Pose – 0:48
3 – A Gallery Carol – 3:00
4 – The Bondage Of Corruption – 1:40
5 – While Shepherds Watched – 5:10
6 – Snow – 3:54
7 – Lord Of Green And Red – 1:43
8 – Judah’s Lion / Carol Of The Bells – 3:43
9 – Centerpoint – 2:04
10 – Oregon Carol – 2:14
11 – Inversion – 2:52
12 – The Heavens Declare / Wexford Carol – 3:08

Credits
Acoustic Guitar – Paul Chasman
Artwork By, Photography By – Kathy Hastings
Bass [Fretless] – Rick Crittenden
Flute – Brian Dunning
Percussion, Sound Designer [Ambience] – Roger Hadley
Producer, Keyboards, Music By, Arranged By, Recorded By, Mixed By – Jeff Johnson
Read By – Dallas McKennon
Written-By [Poetry By] – Keith Patman

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ark Records
Copyright © – Sola Scriptura Songs
Mastered At – K Disc Mastering
Distributed By – Sparrow/Star Song Distribution
Recorded At – The Ark, Camano Island, WA
Recorded At – The Ark Mobile
Mixed At – The Ark, Camano Island, WA

Recess – Discipline Of The Groove – 1990

The boys from Olivet Nazarene University are back with their second album. This one continues their Pop Hip Hop sound and has an almost identical feel to their first album. I’d love to tell you more but that’s all I really have. The album is good but there isn’t a track that reaches out to me to say “That’s my favourite track”. Maybe this is just one of those albums you listen to in it’s entirety and that’s it.

Tracklist
1 – Discipline Of The Groove – 4:56
2 – In That Number – 5:19
3 – That’s The Way He Planned It – 3:52
4 – Hands That Made The World – 5:29
5 – My Own Way – 4:32
6 – Last Call – 6:14
7 – Fun Tonight – 3:41
8 – Deceive And Destroy – 4:43
9 – Don’t Run Away – 5:52
10 – I Found Love – 3:46

Credits
Art Direction – Buddy Jackson
Backing Vocals [Additional] – Brenda Blonski, “Kuk” Harrell, Morris “Butch” Stewart
Bass – David Quinones
Co-producer – “Kuk” Harrell
Computer [Macintosh] – John Ovnik
Cover – D. Rhodes
Design – Stephen Walker
Drums – Mike Kondourajian
Engineer – “Kuk” Harrell, Morris “Butch” Stewart
Engineer [Second] – Derek Ware
Executive-Producer – Michael Blanton, Terry Hemmings
Guitar – David Quinones, Jerry Gassie, Tim McGuire
Keyboards – Tony Bobalik
Mastered By – Hank Williams
Photography By – Russ Harrington
Producer – Morris “Butch” Stewart
Programmed By – “Kuk” Harrell, Morris “Butch” Stewart
Rap [Special Guest] – M.C. Microwave “Sean Hall”
Saxophone – David Carlson, Mark Colby
Vocals – David Quinones, Dianne Songer Gadberry, Tim McGuire
Voice [Dark Dude] – Jeff Morrow

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Reunion Records
Copyright © – Reunion Records
Distributed By – Word (Uk) Ltd.
Printed By – Player Print & Design
Glass Mastered At – Nimbus
Recorded At – Homeboy Recording Studio
Mastered At – Mastermix
Designed At – Jackson Design