Tag: The Stand

The Stand – In Three Days – 1992

I have still been unable to find much info on The Stand but I’m starting to put the picture together. The version of The Stand on their first album is almost entirely different then this version. The entire band is different except for Tony Valenziano so I’m somewhat comfortable saying The Stand is actually Tony. Anyway this version of The Stand featured Mark Robertson who had to be one of the hardest working Bass players of this era. As for the album it’s just as good as the first one if not better. It continues the pop oriented rock sound that would have done well at any time in the 80’s. There’s also a pretty good cover of Nick Lowe’s (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding which was famously covered by Elvis Costello among others. Another good one you may not have heard in the day so give it a listen.

Tracklist
1 – Free Love – 4:10
2 – (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding – 3:39
3 – Billy – 3:26
4 – Can You See It – 3:51
5 – Look At The Way – 4:11
6 – The Rain – 4:38
7 – Round & Round – 4:57
8 – Holding Back – 4:12
9 – Fallen Tear – 4:16
10 – Believe – 4:10

Credits
Backing Vocals – Caesar Kalinowski, Christopher Mosher, Dave Palmer, Leah Thomas, Mark Robertson, Michelle Thompson, Tony Valenziano
Bass, Vocals – Mark Robertson
Drums, Vocals [Additional] – Dan Holter
Engineer [Second] – Christopher Mosher
Keyboards, MIDI Controller – Christopher Mosher
Lead Guitar – Paz Vega
Lead Vocals, Guitar [6 String & 9 String], Acoustic Guitar, Drum [Tambo] – Tony Valenziano
Mastered By – Eddie Schryer
Producer – Mark Robertson, Tony Valenziano
Producer, Executive-Producer, Engineer – Caesar Kalinowski

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Wonderland
Copyright © – Wonderland
Manufactured By – Word
Made By – JVC
Recorded At – The Sonic Temple
Mastered At – Future Disc

Various – Never Say Dinosaur – 1996

I had no idea this one existed until I stumble on it a week ago. It’s a Petra tribute album released in 1996 by Star Song with some of biggest artists of the mid 90’s. I am just guessing here but I think the producers asked the artists to “really make your cover your own.” The result? Some of these songs aren’t even recognizable. I don’t know if it’s just me but I find most of these covers to be horrible. I did like the Audio Adrenaline and Caprill And My Sister’s Garden tracks but I really struggled with the rest. But hey I’m just a critic that doesn’t always “get it.” How about you, what do you think of this project?

Tracklist
1 – Audio Adrenaline – Taste And See – 3:36
2 – The Walter Eugenes – Judas’ Kiss – 4:34
3 – Galactic Cowboys – Not Of This World – 5:30
4 – Sarah Jahn – Yahweh Love – 5:13
5 – MxPx – I Can Be Friends With You – 2:43
6 – Jars Of Clay – Rose Colored Stained Glass Window – 4:18
7 – Kevin Smith & Passafist – Louie’s Solo – 5:33
8 – Sixpence None The Richer – Road To Zion – 5:43
9 – The Stand – Pied Piper – 3:28
10 – Grammatrain – Wake Up – 3:45
11 – Caprill And My Sister’s Garden – The Coloring Song – 4:02
12 – Plankeye – All The King’s Horses – 5:47

Credits
Executive producer – Darrell A. Harris
Co-executive producers – Lynn Nichols, Dave Perkins
Mastered by Steve Marcussen at Precision Mastering, Hollywood, California
Project coordinator – Debby Austin

The Stand – Heartbreak Town – 1990

I really can’t find too much information on The Stand. This is their introductory album and it was the first release on Wonderland Records which was a short-lived sub-label of Word records. In places the album almost has an British Invasion sound from the early 80’s and yet in other spots has a resemblance to The Rembrandts. The album includes one of the best covers of Amazing Grace in the genre. Even though Mark Robertson was in this band he also put an album in the industrial band Under Midnight. As for the album I loved it. It is easily one of the best albums form this time period and will definitely go into my regular rotation.

Tracklist
1 – Heartbreak Town – 4:50
2 – Everyday – 4:36
3 – Every Dream – 4:25
4 – Reign Of Truth – 3:57
5 – Amazing Grace – 3:22
6 – Eyes Of Love – 3:45
7 – I’m Calling You – 4:19
8 – J146 – 5:55
9 – Heart’s Cry – 3:54
10 – Don’t Look Back – 4:34

Credits
Backing Vocals – Caesar Kalinowski, Christopher Mosher, Dave Palmer, Leah Thomas, Mark Robertson, Michelle Thompson, Tony Valenziano
Bass, Vocals – Mark Robertson
Drums, Vocals [Additional] – Dan Holter
Engineer [Second] – Christopher Mosher
Keyboards, MIDI Controller – Christopher Mosher
Lead Guitar – Paz Vega
Lead Vocals, Guitar [6 String & 9 String], Acoustic Guitar, Drum [Tambo] – Tony Valenziano
Mastered By – Eddie Schryer
Producer – Mark Robertson, Tony Valenziano
Producer, Executive-Producer, Engineer – Caesar Kalinowski

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Wonderland Communications, Inc.
Copyright © – Wonderland Communications, Inc.
Manufactured By – Word, Inc.