This is the final album from Scott in the 80’s and it was also his most successful. The track “Brother to Brother”, a duet with Michael Card, made it to #22 and while there wasn’t a second single there were several tracks that could have in my opinion. The album was produced by David Eastman and British recording star Melanie sang several background vocals. Undoubtedly the album was popular due to appearances from Michael Card but it is a great stand alone album and Scott should be proud of this one.
Tracklist 1 – Brother to Brother – 3:45 2 – Things We Leave Behind – 3:27 3 – Jesus – 3:45 4 – Road To Heaven – 3:41 5 – Isolation – 4:14 6 – How Could I Answer You – 4:44 7 – Perfect Prayer – 3:20 8 – Suffer The Children – 3:00 9 – Eye To Eye – 3:56 10 – Melody Of Praise – 3:48
This was Scott’s first solo album and it was a great one. Scott had been a member of the 70’s group Asian and early 80’s group City Limits. This time Scott was joined at Stage III Studios by several top musicians including, the Huff brothers, Phil Madeira, Gary Lunn, and many others. This was some of the greatest headliners and studio musicians of the time. The album shows this talent with it’s Pop / AOR sound. I missed this one in the 80’s and am sure glad I found it now. The album single was “Within My Reach” but I prefer “Mansion Of Opinion” but the album is all great tunes, no dogs on here.
Tracklist 1 – Against The Tide – 3:47 2 – Living In Your Love – 3:14 3 – Satan’s Tragedy – 5:13 4 – Wounded Healer – 3:37 5 – The Messiah – 3:08 6 – Crash The Prom – 2:56 7 – Really Fine Job – 3:27 8 – Pleasure Planet – 3:20 9 – Mansion Of Opinion – 3:45 10 – Within My Reach – 3:15
Credits Arranged By – Bill Deaton, Phil Madeira, Scott Roley Artwork – Jeff Spencer Bass – Gary Lunn, Duncan Mullins Drums – David Huff, John Hammond Executive-Producer – Bob MacKenzie, Ray Nenow Guitar – Scott Roley, Bill Deaton, Greg Jennings, Larry Chaney, Gordon Kennedy Harmonica – Scott Roley Keyboards – Phil Madeira Mandolin – James Isaac Elliott Mixed By – Bill Deaton Percussion – David Huff, Scott Roley, Lisa Cates Photography By – Tommy Greer Piano – Phil Madeira Producer – Bill Deaton, Scott Roley Recorded By – Bill Deaton Vocals – Scott Roley Written-By – Mark Chesshir, Scott Roley, Van Stephenson, Tom Douglas, John Thompson
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Refuge Records Copyright (c) – Refuge Records Published By – Rainy Roley Music Published By – Stage III Music Published By – ATV Music Published By – Warner Bros. Music Published By – Little Dude Music Published By – S.C.L. Music Published By – Saddleshoe Publishing Published By – Whole Armor Publishing Co. Record Company – Refuge Record Company Distributed By – The Benson Company Lacquer Cut At – Masterfonics
City Limits was Scott Roley and his touring band in studio. The drummer for the album was Joe English but he didn’t tour in support of the album.
The single “Sacrificing Love” broke the top five on the Contemporary Christian Charts and had strong airplay for several months.
The album is easy listening and easy to listen too and the songs are all very well written i.e. excellent lyrics and music.
Track Listing:
1 – Holdin’ The Key – 3:09
2 – Christians – 4:23
3 – Lost In His Love – 3:59
4 – In Each Heart – 2:58
5 – Sacrificing Love – 3:53
6 – Heavenly Father – 3:15
7 – The Awakening – 3:00
8 – Cross Your Heart – 3:16
9 – In Your Love – 3:38
10 – Man From Heaven – 3:15
Credits:
Art Direction, Design – Ron Brant, Stan Evenson Design Inc.
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Diane Tidwell, Lisa Silver, Michael Albrecht, Sheri Huffman
Bass – Larry Paxton
Drums – Joe English
Engineer – Jim Baird, Pat Holt, Randy Holland, Scott Hendricks
Executive-Producer – Ray Nenow
Guitar – George Cocchini, Jon Goin, Kenny Mims
Horns – Dennis Solee, Donnie (Sax) Sanders, Ernie Collins, Matt Davich, Rob Hill, Sam Levine, Terry Mead
Keyboards – John Rosasco
Lead Vocals [Uncredited] – Scott Roley
Mastered By – Hank Williams
Percussion – Terry McMillan
Percussion [Mallet Instruments], Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Alan Steinberger
Photography By – Larry DuPont
Photography By [Photograph Of Scott Roley] – Melody McGuire
Producer, Arranged By [String Arrangements], Arranged By [Brass Arrangements] – John Rosasco
