Tag: Out Of Darkness

In the early 90’s Out Of Darkness was enjoying a resurgence of people listening to their album from 1970. Somehow Plankton records got together with the band and released a 4 track recording of the band live in 1972. It was recorded live at the Celebration Club in Gillingham, England. The quality is actually really good as long as you remember this is a live recording in 1972. This album was a godsend to fans of the band as it gave them 6 more tracks to enjoy.

Tracklist
1 – Walk On The Water – 4:56
2 – Love To Love – 8:12
3 – Worldpool – 10:40
4 – Cocaine – 5:28
5 – Valley (I’m Gonna Follow) – 5:32
6 – Child Of The Universe – 13:18

Credits
Artwork – Keith Oliver
Band [Out Of Darkness], Bass – Bruce Duncan (tracks: 2, 3, 6)
Band [Out Of Darkness], Bass, Percussion, Piano – Carl Grant
Band [Out Of Darkness], Drums, Percussion – Tim Anderson
Band [Out Of Darkness], Guitar, Vocals, Written-By [All Songs Written By] – Wray Powell
Design – Keith Dixon (2), Tim Anderson
Engineer – Peter Cornelious
Photography By [Cover] – Chris Nicol
Post Production [Post Recording Production] – Nigel Palmer

Out Of Darkness is without a doubt one of the OG Jesus Music bands. Unfortunately they were not initially released in North America so I’m not to sure how many of us from this side of the pond would have heard of them. They were together from 1968 to 1974 and recorded 2 albums. This one was released in 1970 and the second one wasn’t released until 1993 when Plankton Records got heir paws on the live recording. Bruce Duncan and Tim Anderson had previously worked on Pauline Filby’s 1969 album “Show Me A Rainbow” so yes we’re talking about the OG of Christian music here. This album has more of a progressive rock sound than most 70’s Jesus Music and quite frankly stands out from the crowd because of it. If you’re a fan of 70’s music you will love this one.

Tracklist
1 – Us – 0:54
2 – Thank You Lord – 3:14
3 – On Solid Rock – 4:00
4 – Wings Of The Morning – 3:29
5 – Moses – 2:46
6 – Lemonade And Peanuts – 2:40
7 – Closing In On Me – 4:10
8 – Who Is To Blame – 3:16
9 – Hustle Bustle – 2:25
10 – Dreamaway – Stevie’s Song – 3:13
11 – There You See A Stranger – 3:47
12 – Homeland – 5:17
13 – Light – 3:55

Credits
Bass – Bruce Duncan
Bass, Percussion, Piano – Carl Grant
Drums, Percussion – Tim Anderson
Guitar, Vocals, Written-By – Wray Powell