The band Exodus started out in 1981 in Oak Ridge TN at a summer camp when Dennis Willard and John Hughes came together to form a band . There were quite a few members over the years but Dennis and John were the steadfast members. The band played the usual local circuit of youth groups and summer camps. Soon they struck a one record deal with Morada Records and headed into Big Mama Recording Studio to record this little known gem. The band supported the album by opening for Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart, David Meece, Andrus Blackwood and Co. and others. But alas real life caught up to the band so they made their way into the workforce. Tim Fischer and Dave Williams both went on to work for the Department of Energy at the infamous Oak Rudge facility and Jeff Stooksbury went on to be an EMT and firefighter. John Hughes, Dennis Willard and David Williams continue to make music on their record label entitled “Boardroom Records” and have released a few singles over the years. Point of trivia of the band is that an early member Chris Latham was formerly married to Trisha Yearwood. Brushes with greatness. As for the album it is fantastic. I definitely get a Reo Speedwagon feel but with a little less polish which just makes it better and the track, “The Turning Point” is definitely going into my regular rotation. Chances are you missed this one back in the day so give it a listen today, you won’t be disappointed. If you did hear it back in the day you might notice a bit of a different sound for our version as I will admit we have polished it up a bit as the copy we received was fairly hollow.
Tracklist
1 – Greater – 4:00
2 – Every Time – 2:53
3 – Same Old Sign – 2:35
4 – Praise To The Father – 4:19
5 – Here I Am – 4:22
6 – The Turning Point – 3:06
7 – Man With The Key – 3:30
8 – Promised Land – 2:42
9 – Light To The Right – 3:47
10 – You’re The One – 3:27
Credits
Bass, Keyboards, Vocals – Jeff Stooksbury
Drums, Percussion – Tim Fischer
Keyboards, Vocals – John Hughes
Lead Guitar, Vocals – David Williams
Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Dennis Willard
