Recorded live as part of the Big Voice tour Bryan Duncan, Anointed & Crystal Lewis come together for this star studded performance. Unfortunately we don’t know where this particular concert was recorded as it was part of a series of concerts.
Tracklist 00:05 – Anointed – The Call 03:07 – Bryan Duncan – United We Stand 05:08 – Crystal Lewis – Shine Jesus Shine 07:06 – Crystal Lewis – The Lion And The Lamb 12:15 – Crystal Lewis – Beauty For Ashes 16:05 – Anointed – Adore You 20:15 – Anointed – Under The Influence 24:30 – Bryan Duncan – Blue Skies 29:04 – Bryan Duncan – Joy Is A Singable Thing 32:29 – Bryan Duncan – Love Takes Time 36:40 – Anointed – Get Ready 39:38 – Crystal Lewis – People Get Ready 45:08 – Anointed & Crystal Lewis – I Surrender All 47:02 – Anointed – If I Labor 52:30 – Anointed, Bryan Duncan & Crystal Lewis – One Voice
Credits Bass – Kevin O’Neal Drums – Steve Latanation Executive-Producer – Chuck Shanlever, Dan Posthuma Film Director – Chuck Shanlever Horns – Alan Palmer, Andy Cleaves Keyboards – James Slattery Lead Guitar – Bob Hartry Producer – Denise Mortimer
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Slow Revival is the seventh album from Bryan Duncan. This one made it to #5 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian chart and had 3 #1 CCM chart hits. “Traces Of Heaven”, “Things Are Gonna Change”, and “United We Stand”. “Don’t Look Away” also made it to #3. 4 top 10 singles on one album is quite the achievement. It was also nominated in the Best Contemporary Album category at the 26th GMA Dove Awards but bizarrely lost out to Take 6. Having listened to both albums now I have no idea how the Dove’s came to that conclusion but whatever. Brian followed up the album with a tour and several people have written that this may have been his best tour.
Tracklist 1 – A Heavenly Light – 4:28 2 – United We Stand – 4:13 3 – Don’t Look Away – 4:32 4 – Your Love, My Saving Grace – 5:17 5 – Traces Of Heaven – 4:53 6 – My House – 4:17 7 – Lonely Tonight – 4:33 8 – Things Are Gonna Change – 5:43 9 – Wheels Of A Good Thing – 3:35 10 – Safe Harbor – 5:08
Credits Arranged By – Michael Omartian, Peter Wolf, Robbie Buchanan Arranged By [Strings] – John Darnall Art Direction – Diana Barnes Backing Vocals – Ann Bailey, Carol Perry, Dan Posthuma, Darrell Brown, David Pack, Lori Perry, Sharon Perry, Shawn Murphy, Tony Gillis Bass – Cedric Lee, John Peano, Neil Stubenhaus Co-producer – Michael Omartian Design – Franke Design Company Drums, Percussion – Carlos Vega, Curt Bisquera, Eric Darken, John Robinson, Steve Latanation Engineer – Mike Mierau Engineer [Additional] – Aaron Swihart, Anthony Thomas, Bert Stevens, Bryan Davis, Dan Garcia, Doug Bieden, Doug Sarrett, Paul Erickson, Ross Pallone, S. Husky Hoskulds, Terry Christian Executive-Producer – Ray Ware Guest, Vocals – Anointed Guitar – Dann Huff, Gary Chapman Keyboards [Additional] – Alan Pasqua, Randy Lee Mastered By – Bob Ludwig Mixed By – Bill Schnee Organ [Hammond B-3] – Alan Pasqua Photography By – F. Scott Schafer Producer – Dan Posthuma Saxophone – David Lhebo Strings – The Nashville String Machine Technician – Eric Slaughter Trombone – Dennis Good
To say this was a successful album is an understatement as it had 2 #1 hits and 4 #2 hits. Yet it did not get a Grammy or Dove award nomination. Until the end of time I will never ever understand the Christian Music industry. When 60% of an album goes to #2 or #1 it obviously should have been in the running. Furthermore the best track on the album, “Five Smooth Stones”, a duet with Crystal Lewis, wasn’t even released as a single. I am again left speechless by the industry. Anyway, the album has a few tracks where we get to hear that big band sound that Bryan loved and perfected and other than that we have some very solid pop tracks. I feel the album leans a little more to the ballads than his previous ones but it’s not a problem. This is a great album and several tracks are on my regular rotation.
Tracklist 1 – Mercy Me (Love Is My Responsibility) – 3:17 2 – Step By Step – 4:41 3 – Into My Heart – 3:55 4 – You Don’t Leave Me Lonely – 3:59 5 – When It Comes To Love – 5:58 6 – Looks A Lot Like Me – 3:45 7 – Love Takes Time – 3:51 8 – Faithful To You – 5:04 9 – I’ll Not Forget You – 4:27 10 – Five Smooth Stones – 3:31
Credits Arranged By, Keyboards [Arranged By] – Michael Omartian, Peter Wolf, Robbie Buchanan Art Direction – Diana Barnes Backing Vocals – Alexis England, Darrell Brown, David Pack, David Robertson, Diana DeWitt, Gene Miller, Leslie Smith, Suzie Benson, Tom Burns Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Brass – Bill Reichenbach, Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Design – Larry Vigon, Rowena Rivera Curtis Drums – John Robinson Engineer – Mike Mierau Engineer [2nd] – Slamm Andrews Engineer [Additional] – Al Phillips, Paul Erickson, Terry Christian Guitar – Glenn Pearce, Paul Jackson Jr. Mastered By – Steve Hall Mixed By – Daren Klein Organ [B-3], Keyboards [Additional] – Alan Pasqua Percussion – Mike Fisher Photography By – Denise Milford Producer – Dan Posthuma
To say this was a successful album would be an understatement. Bryan squeezed 3 number 1 singles off this album. “We All Need”, “Blessed Are The Tears”, and “I Love You With My Life” all made it to number 1. I was a little surprised there wasn’t a fourth single that charted lower but nope. Don’t know that there’s another album with 3 #1’s and nothing lower. “I Love You With My Life” is actually a cover (is it really a cover when you performed it in the first place) from the 1979 Sweet Comfort Band album Breakin’ The Ice. This song actually made myself ask myself what if SCB actually had kept going and gone in the direction Bryan was headed. There was such great talent in the band that I would have far preferred hearing them back Bryan. That said I don’t want to take away anything from Bryan on this album. It really was the best album of 1990.
Tracklist 1 – Sunday Go To Meetin’ – 4:23 2 – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Now – 4:05 3 – Leave Your Light On (Hopeless Moon) – 4:28 4 – We All Need – 3:27 5 – Lunatic Friend – 4:24 6 – All Is Forgiven – 4:21 7 – Puttin’ In The Good Word – 4:23 8 – Walkin’ – 4:12 9 – Mr. Bailey’s Daughter – 4:03 10 – Blessed Are The Tears – 4:30 11 – I Love You With My Life – 4:40
Credits Bass – John Pierce, Nathan East Brass – Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Larry Williams Composed By – Bryan Duncan Drums – Jeff Porcaro Executive-Producer – Tom Willett Guitar – Dan Lee, Michael Hodges, Tim Pierce Keyboards – Alan Pasqua, Jerry Peters, John Van Tongeren, Michael Omartian, Peter Wolf, Randy Kerber Mastered By – Steve Hall Mixed By – Csaba Petocz, Jeremy Smith Percussion – Dan Posthuma, Jeff Porcaro, Rafael Pidilla*, Sandra Crouch Producer – Dan Posthuma Saxophone [Solo] – Dave Boruff
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc. Copyright (c) – Word, Inc. Manufactured By – Word, Inc. Mastered At – Future Disc
As the 70’s turned the corner into the 80’s, the “last band” of the Jesus Music era morphed from a funky, groovy and R&B driven unit into a full-fledged commercial and corporate rock quartet. And one of the very best CCM ever produced. With only six albums to their credit, the band will have landed four of those titles on this list when all is said and done. Two albums come from the first half of their career with the more R&B style while the final two on the list will come from the “rock trilogy” that closed out their career. Both of those two will be included in the Top 100. Those three albums would be noted not only for the obvious change in musical direction, but also for the fact that Bryan Duncan all but completely took over the lead vocals exclusively and played the part of front man in concert as well. This would be helped by the inclusion of the amazing John Andrew Schreiner on keyboards, both on the recording as well as in live concert support. One other difference were the fabulous brush art album cover artwork. The first two (Hearts of Fire, Cutting Edge) featured a “Spiritual Warfare” theme to the artwork with swords and battle appearance. Cutting Edge artwork shows a glistening sword with a warrior battling a serpent in the sward’s reflection. This warfare theme would also educate the lyrics at times as well. Cutting Edge is a really odd album in that, for some reason, even fans of hard rock and metal seem to like the album with several “heavy music” publications giving the album a great review. perhaps it was the artwork and themes, but no matter, the album is one for the ages.
Contributor David Lowman – https://ccms500bestalbums.wordpress.com/
Tracklist 1 – Runnin’ To Win – 4:06 2 – What Have You Got? – 3:10 3 – Falling In Love With You – 3:34 4 – Haven’t Seen You – 4:47 5 – Breakdown Love – 3:12 6 – Valerie – 3:23 7 – Changed Hearts – 3:40 8 – Live It – 4:03 9 – What Did It Mean? – 3:31 10 – Armed And Ready – 4:47
Credits Bass – Kevin Thomson Drums, Vocals – Rick Thomson Engineer [Second @ Bill Schnee] – David Shober Engineer [Second @ Mama Jo’s] – Steve Ford Guitar, Vocals – Randy Thomas Illustration, Design – Kernie Erickson Keyboards – John Schreiner Keyboards, Vocals – Brian Duncan Management – David Bendett Artists, Inc. Mastered By – Doug Sax Percussion – Victor Feldman Photography By [Back Cover] – David Randle Producer – Jack Joseph Puig Soprano Saxophone – David Hlebo Tenor Saxophone – John Phillips Vocals – Bob Carlisle
Companies, etc. Record Company – Lexicon Music, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Lexicon Music, Inc. Copyright (c) – Lexicon Music, Inc. Recorded At – Bill Schnee Studios Recorded At – Mama Jo’s Mixed At – Mama Jo’s Mastered At – The Mastering Lab Pressed By – Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc.
This was the third solo album from Bryan and it also marked his departure from Light Records. He appears here on Modern Art Records which I believe was his own label as there was only one other artist, The Joy Circuit, on the label. I don’t think the album was quite as popular as his previous release “Holy Rollin'”. At least I didn’t like it as much. But believe me I am not saying this is not a good album because it is. It had 2 chart singles, “All My Life” made it to #4, and “When I Think Of Home” to #13. Well that’s the CCM charts anyway. Isn’t it amazing that even in 1987 they were still only charting worship songs. The album is full of great singles that probably did fantastic on Christian radio that weren’t run by cowards. Personally I pick “Paradise” as Rays single of the album and it’s charting at about #12 this week in my office.
Tracklist 1 – Whistlin’ In The Dark – 3:34 2 – Paradise – 3:55 3 – All My Life – 3:46 4 – Break Out Of Chains – 4:41 5 – When I Think Of Home – 3:21 6 – Every Heart Has An Open Door – 4:55 7 – You Can Rely On Me – 4:45 8 – Help Is On The Way – 4:05 9 – You’re Never Alone – 3:22
Credits Arranged By, Vocals – Bryan Duncan Artwork, Design – Peter Green Design Associates Backing Vocals – Bill Champlin, Bob Carlisle, Tamara Champlin Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – John Mitchell Bass Guitar – Jimmy Johnson Creative Director – Gary Whitlock, Jim Fitzgerald Drum Programming – Chuck Barth Electric Guitar – Dennis Brown, Randy Thomas Keyboards – John Shreiner Management – Ray Ware Mastered By – Bernie Grundman Photography By – Aaron Rapoport Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Percussion, Arranged By – Larry Brown Saxophone – Glen Myerscough Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Don Markese Trumpet – Larry Hall, Stu Blumberg
Companies, etc. Record Company – Modern Entertainment, Inc. Recorded At – 440 Sound Recorders Mixed At – 440 Sound Recorders Recorded At – Zipper De’ Do’ Da Studio Distributed By – Word, Inc. Manufactured By – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Modern Art Records Copyright (c) – Modern Art Records Published By – Fanatic Music Published By – Panda Pals Music Published By – Chuck Barth Music Published By – Mind Of The Cell Published By – Word Music Published By – Drummer Music
This was Bryan’s last album on Modern Art Records which I think was his own label as he is pretty well the only artist on it. This is another strong pop album from him and falls in line with this album’s predecessors. I liked most the tracks but was a bit taken aback by “Don’t Ya Wanna Rap”. It reminded me of a Jazzy Jeff Rap song but after listening to it a few times I came to think it’s just a fun silly song and now I kind of like it. The album did very well on the charts with 4 singles. Strong Medicine made it to #2, Let Me Be Broken to #3, Stand In My Place to #5, and Wonderful barely edged on at #30. Pretty successful album which probably helped lead Bryan to a record deal with Word/Myrrh Records.
Tracklist 1 – Let Me Be Broken – 4:13 2 – Recognize A Lover From A Thief – 4:20 3 – Stand In My Place – 4:19 4 – Strong Medicine – 5:07 5 – Don’t Ya Wanna Rap – 3:55 6 – Inside Out – 4:25 7 – Lies Upon Lies – 3:00 8 – Hand It Over – 4:14 9 – Wonderful – 3:52
Credits Backing Vocals [Obvious Female Vocals With Phyllis] – Edna Wright Backing Vocals [Obvious Female Vocals] – Phyllis St. James Co-producer, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Songwriter [Songwriting], Arranged By [Arrangements], Engineer [Additional Engineering “the Executioner”] – Chuck Barth Creative Director [Creative Direction] – Jim Fitzgerald Creative Director [Creative Direction], Art Direction – Gary Whitlock Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Jeff Park Graphics – Gina Phelps Management [Personal Management] – Ray Ware Artists Mastered By – Bernie Grundman Other [Stunt Double For Bryan] – Brad Duncan Percussion – Dave Romero Photography By – Stew Ivester Producer, Engineer, Arranged By [Arrangements], Recorded By, Mixed By – Larry Brown Programmed By [Additional Programming] – John Stenstrom Songwriter [Songwriting], Arranged By [Arrangements], Other [Direction], Concept By [Album Concept], Keyboards – Bryan Duncan
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Modern Art Records, Inc. Copyright (c) – Modern Art Records, Inc. Manufactured By – Word, Inc. Distributed By – Word, Inc. Recorded At – 440 Sound Recorders Mixed At – 440 Sound Recorders
In 2010 Sweet Comfort Band headed into the studio for the first time since 1983. It was the original lineup with the exception of Kevin Thomson who was ill and unfortunately passed away in May of 2010. Stepping of for Kevin was his son, Elijah Thomson. It took 3 years for this album to come together and the name “The Waiting Is Over” was not only appropriate for the fans but the band also. I’ll be honest that most of the time I don’t really care for reunion albums as often they feel rushed and thrown together. This album does not fall in that trap. It is very well done, the songs are well written and showcase the bands longtime skills. My only hesitation about the album is that I feel like I am listening to a Bryan Duncan album rather than a SCB album. I admit however that this might be because we listened to so many of Bryan’s albums after SCB disbanded. All in all a very very good album and one that will go into my regular rotation.
Tracklist
1 – Lay It All On The Line – 4:55
2 – Something Else Is Going On Here – 4:08
3 – Nothing Can Separate Us – 4:24
4 – Do You Love Me – 4:48
5 – Rock Steady – 3:43
6 – Then I Remember – 4:37
7 – All In God’s Hands – 4:11
8 – The Waiting Is Over – 3:54
9 – All Stand Together – 3:42
10 – Where Do We Go From Here – 4:21
11 – In The Light Of Heaven – 4:57
Credits
Art Direction, Design – Game Flash DM
Band [Sweet Comfort Band], Drums, Vocals – Rick Thomson
Band [Sweet Comfort Band], Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Randy Thomas
Band [Sweet Comfort Band], Lead Vocals, Keyboards – Bryan Duncan
Coordinator [Album Cover Coordinator] – Alice Thomson
Coordinator [Album/Business Coordinator] – Alice Thomson
Engineer [Additional Engineers] – Alice Thomson, Anthony Thomas, David Lopez
Executive-Producer – Rick Thomson
Mastered By – Reuben Choen
Musician [Musicians], Backing Vocals – Alice Thomson, Bob Carlisle, Bryan Duncan, Randy Thomas, Rick Thomson
Musician [Musicians], Bass [Additional Bass] – Matt Bissonette (tracks: 9)
Musician [Musicians], Bass Guitar – Elijah Thomson
Musician [Musicians], Choir – Chrystal Holly Matthews, LaNiece McKay, Linda Pringle, Michael Washington, Rickey Grundy, Shervonne Wells
Musician [Musicians], Guitar [Additional Guitars] – Bob Soma, David Lopez, Joshua Thomson
Musician [Musicians], Horns, Alto Saxophone – Greg Vail
Musician [Musicians], Horns, Saxophone – Scott Martin
Musician [Musicians], Horns, Trombone – Wendell Kelly
Musician [Musicians], Horns, Trumpet – Lee Thornburg
Musician [Musicians], Keyboards – James Q. Wright, James Raymond, Kenneth Crouch, Rob Rinderer, Tim Bullock
Musician [Musicians], Percussion – Dio Saucedo
Photography By – Mark Jordan
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Shelter Sound Music, Inc
Copyright (c) – Shelter Sound Music, Inc
Distributed By – Shelter Sound Music, Inc
Manufactured By – Shelter Sound Music, Inc
Recorded At – Shelter Sound Studios
Mixed At – Shelter Sound Studios
Mastered At – Lurssen Mastering
Published By – Slam Duncan Music
Published By – I Love Lori Music
Published By – Shelter Sound Publishing
Published By – We Fly Music
Published By – Dogs In Space Music
Published By – Robster Music
Published By – Franklin Industries Publishing
Pressed By – Digital Flex Media
This was Bryan’s first solo album after the dissolution of Sweet Comfort Band. Fans who expected that SCB sound were let down by Bryan’s new sound. That said I believe most were thrilled with this new sound as well. The album has a strong Rock Pop sound that was perfectly timed in the industry. The album sold well and was very well received. The lead/title track has a great 50’s/60’s sound and feel. All in all an excellent album that was perfect for the time.
Tracklist
1 – Have Yourself Committed – 3:27
2 – Darkness Is Falling – 4:05
3 – Maybe This Time – 2:57
4 – A Child’s Love – 3:57
5 – Come To Find Out – 3:55
6 – Livin’ On The Bright Side – 4:21
7 – Sweep Me Away – 2:56
8 – Talk To Me Gently – 4:19
9 – Last Graduation – 4:50
Credits
Backing Vocals – Bob Carlisle, Tim Miner
Bass – Jimmy Johnson
Drums, Guitar – Dennis Brown
Guitar – Randy Thomas (tracks: B2, B4)
Horns – Emilio Castillo, Greg Adams, Marc Russo, Mike Chichowicz, Stephen “Doc” Kupka, Tower Of Power
Keyboards – Larry Brown, Tim Heintz
Saxophone – Marc Russo (tracks: A5, B1)
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Lexicon Music, Inc.
Copyright (c) – Lexicon Music, Inc.
This was a sampler from Myrrh that featured known and unknown artists. Here is a bit about these artists and their respective tracks;
Tata Vega – “In Your Light” – Tata Vega is a secular artist who had great success in the 70’s with stage musicals. As far as I can tell she never released a Christian album. The track appears to be unreleased.
Bob Carlisle – “Heaven Is Waiting” & “Teach Me How” – Bob Carlisle is best known for being in the band Allies in the 80’s and had several solo projects in the 90’s. Both tracks appears to be unreleased.
Bryan Duncan – “Come As You Are” – Bryan is well known for being in Sweet Comfort Band and then a very successful solo career. The track appears to be unreleased.
Matthew Ward – “Light Of The World” – Matthew is well known for being in
2nd Chapter Of Acts and then a very successful solo career. The track appears to be unreleased.
Howard McCrary – “In Your Presence” – Howard released a solo album in 1985 but is better known for being a member of The California Raisins. This track Appears to be unreleased.
Kim Boyce/John Elefante – “Helpless” – Kim Boyce had several Pop Christian albums in the 80’s. John Elefante is well known as a member of Kansas and as a very successful producer in the Christian music scene. The track appears to be unreleased.
Rick Riso – “Heaven Must Have Sent You” – Rick has released 3 Christian albums and this track appeared on “Shouting At The Walls” as a CD Bonus Track.
Benny Hester – “Then You Call My Name” – Benny is a well known solo Christian artist. This track Appears to be unreleased.
Tommy Funderburk – “Lift Up My Voice” – Tommy is best known for being one of the members of The Front. He did also have a solo album in 2005. This track Appears to be unreleased.
Tracklist
1 – Tata Vega – In Your Light – 3:50
2 – Bob Carlisle – Heaven Is Waiting – 4:29
3 – Bryan Duncan – Come As You Are – 4:32
4 – Matthew Ward – Light Of The World – 4:30
5 – Howard McCrary – In Your Presence – 4:23
6 – Kim Boyce, John Elefante – Helpless – 3:28
7 – Rick Riso – Heaven Must Have Sent You – 3:48
8 – Bob Carlisle – Teach Me How – 4:29
9 – Benny Hester – Then You Call My Name – 3:19
10 – Tommy Funderburk – Lift Up My Voice – 4:14
