5. The same track can appear on multiple albums, so excluding tracks from compilations and live albums helps to remove duplicates from this list. It is a powerful and impressive journey through doubt, sadness, fear, joy,…. The Deep Dive: Andrew Peterson - The Burning Edge of Dawn. Let us know what you think of this artist by adding a comment or assigning a rating below! Figured Out This Faith Thing: In Progress, Follow Through A Glass Darkly on WordPress.com. 3. This installment covers the groundbreaking bands of the 80’s and 90’s.…, The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part One, Part One of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. This is where John and Dino Elefante got their Petra sound perfected. Oh!
I have fellow missionary kids John and Mark Inscoe to thank for that. It’s still one of Petra’s strangest albums, with a stylistic left turn that no one could have predicted.
To make matters worse, the production seemed muted to me.
The Magnificent Seven – Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? This is our attempt to honor their legacy by spotlighting what we believe are the Top Ten Petra Albums of all time.
It wasn’t the first or last Petra record I ever heard, but it will always be my favorite. Wake Up Call should have been placed on honorable mention. The Top Ten Petra Albums July 26, 2019 Phill Lytle, Michael Lytle and David Lytle 12 Comments Back to the Street, Beat the System, Beyond Belief, CCM, Christian Rock, Jekyll and Hyde, More Power to Ya, Not of this World, On Fire, Petra, Petra Praise, Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, This Means War!, Unseen Power, Wake Up Call
Other than the sterile (almost mechanical) performance, this is an incredible album. Drums sound like drums machines and there doesn’t appear to be any real bass guitar on it at all. It’s still deserves to be ranked here because of the quality of the performance. I let my brothers and friends borrow it, but with strict guidelines on how many times they could listen to it because I did not want the cassette to wear out. The Very Best of Petra - Petra on AllMusic - 1991
This is the blueprint for what Petra would be for the next decade. ( Log Out /
Secondly, it’s clear that Bob Hartman needed time to figure out how to write for his new singer and the songs on Back to the Street were hit and miss in that regard. This Means War This album kept that promise. I never grow tired of this album. On Fire Oh and This Means War is so good, agreed, I don’t hear it enough… “Get on your knees, and fight like a man!” Well, I guess we didn’t believe it deserved to be considered a snooze. The songs and stellar performances on the 1st album, PETRA and the 2nd album, COME AND JOIN US are ground breaking records in the Christian Rock genre. All of the founding members (save Hartman) left and he was given the task of reinventing Petra for the first time.
Beyond Belief
He was a little rusty after being out of music for several years and it showed. Our review of the 30th anniversary concert for the WhiteHeart album, Freedom. Finally, this list was put together by the Lytle brothers. Thanks for the comment.
Any price and availability information displayed on the linked website at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. This was the beginning of Petra finding its voice and delivering the goods for the next decade. This is one of my favorite albums of all times, regardless of genre. When it first came out, as I alluded in my comments about it in the article, it was underwhelming and disappointing. Why One Of Us Did And The Other Didn’t, A Tribute to My Favorite Teacher, Mrs. Nancy McFaddin, Rambling Ever On Pays Tribute To Steve Lytle, Ravi Zacharias: A Tribute To a Faithful Servant of God.
After the dismal Double Take, Petra could only go up. Even though it doesn’t get any better than “Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows,” “Road to Zion” demands to be mentioned.
(Phill Lytle).
It takes a decidedly modern feel (for 1998) and doesn’t feature any stand out tracks. I wasn’t a huge fan of this album at the time of its release but it has grown on me over the ears.
Petra have sometimes said that it is the musical sequel to More Power To Ya and I can see why. If there is anything to complain about it is the digital and over processed production.
5. The same track can appear on multiple albums, so excluding tracks from compilations and live albums helps to remove duplicates from this list. It is a powerful and impressive journey through doubt, sadness, fear, joy,…. The Deep Dive: Andrew Peterson - The Burning Edge of Dawn. Let us know what you think of this artist by adding a comment or assigning a rating below! Figured Out This Faith Thing: In Progress, Follow Through A Glass Darkly on WordPress.com. 3. This installment covers the groundbreaking bands of the 80’s and 90’s.…, The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part One, Part One of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. This is where John and Dino Elefante got their Petra sound perfected. Oh!
I have fellow missionary kids John and Mark Inscoe to thank for that. It’s still one of Petra’s strangest albums, with a stylistic left turn that no one could have predicted.
To make matters worse, the production seemed muted to me.
The Magnificent Seven – Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? This is our attempt to honor their legacy by spotlighting what we believe are the Top Ten Petra Albums of all time.
It wasn’t the first or last Petra record I ever heard, but it will always be my favorite. Wake Up Call should have been placed on honorable mention. The Top Ten Petra Albums July 26, 2019 Phill Lytle, Michael Lytle and David Lytle 12 Comments Back to the Street, Beat the System, Beyond Belief, CCM, Christian Rock, Jekyll and Hyde, More Power to Ya, Not of this World, On Fire, Petra, Petra Praise, Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, This Means War!, Unseen Power, Wake Up Call
Other than the sterile (almost mechanical) performance, this is an incredible album. Drums sound like drums machines and there doesn’t appear to be any real bass guitar on it at all. It’s still deserves to be ranked here because of the quality of the performance. I let my brothers and friends borrow it, but with strict guidelines on how many times they could listen to it because I did not want the cassette to wear out. The Very Best of Petra - Petra on AllMusic - 1991
This is the blueprint for what Petra would be for the next decade. ( Log Out /
Secondly, it’s clear that Bob Hartman needed time to figure out how to write for his new singer and the songs on Back to the Street were hit and miss in that regard. This Means War This album kept that promise. I never grow tired of this album. On Fire Oh and This Means War is so good, agreed, I don’t hear it enough… “Get on your knees, and fight like a man!” Well, I guess we didn’t believe it deserved to be considered a snooze. The songs and stellar performances on the 1st album, PETRA and the 2nd album, COME AND JOIN US are ground breaking records in the Christian Rock genre. All of the founding members (save Hartman) left and he was given the task of reinventing Petra for the first time.
Beyond Belief
He was a little rusty after being out of music for several years and it showed. Our review of the 30th anniversary concert for the WhiteHeart album, Freedom. Finally, this list was put together by the Lytle brothers. Thanks for the comment.
Any price and availability information displayed on the linked website at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. This was the beginning of Petra finding its voice and delivering the goods for the next decade. This is one of my favorite albums of all times, regardless of genre. When it first came out, as I alluded in my comments about it in the article, it was underwhelming and disappointing. Why One Of Us Did And The Other Didn’t, A Tribute to My Favorite Teacher, Mrs. Nancy McFaddin, Rambling Ever On Pays Tribute To Steve Lytle, Ravi Zacharias: A Tribute To a Faithful Servant of God.
After the dismal Double Take, Petra could only go up. Even though it doesn’t get any better than “Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows,” “Road to Zion” demands to be mentioned.
(Phill Lytle).
It takes a decidedly modern feel (for 1998) and doesn’t feature any stand out tracks. I wasn’t a huge fan of this album at the time of its release but it has grown on me over the ears.
Petra have sometimes said that it is the musical sequel to More Power To Ya and I can see why. If there is anything to complain about it is the digital and over processed production.
5. The same track can appear on multiple albums, so excluding tracks from compilations and live albums helps to remove duplicates from this list. It is a powerful and impressive journey through doubt, sadness, fear, joy,…. The Deep Dive: Andrew Peterson - The Burning Edge of Dawn. Let us know what you think of this artist by adding a comment or assigning a rating below! Figured Out This Faith Thing: In Progress, Follow Through A Glass Darkly on WordPress.com. 3. This installment covers the groundbreaking bands of the 80’s and 90’s.…, The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part One, Part One of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. This is where John and Dino Elefante got their Petra sound perfected. Oh!
I have fellow missionary kids John and Mark Inscoe to thank for that. It’s still one of Petra’s strangest albums, with a stylistic left turn that no one could have predicted.
To make matters worse, the production seemed muted to me.
The Magnificent Seven – Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? This is our attempt to honor their legacy by spotlighting what we believe are the Top Ten Petra Albums of all time.
It wasn’t the first or last Petra record I ever heard, but it will always be my favorite. Wake Up Call should have been placed on honorable mention. The Top Ten Petra Albums July 26, 2019 Phill Lytle, Michael Lytle and David Lytle 12 Comments Back to the Street, Beat the System, Beyond Belief, CCM, Christian Rock, Jekyll and Hyde, More Power to Ya, Not of this World, On Fire, Petra, Petra Praise, Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, This Means War!, Unseen Power, Wake Up Call
Other than the sterile (almost mechanical) performance, this is an incredible album. Drums sound like drums machines and there doesn’t appear to be any real bass guitar on it at all. It’s still deserves to be ranked here because of the quality of the performance. I let my brothers and friends borrow it, but with strict guidelines on how many times they could listen to it because I did not want the cassette to wear out. The Very Best of Petra - Petra on AllMusic - 1991
This is the blueprint for what Petra would be for the next decade. ( Log Out /
Secondly, it’s clear that Bob Hartman needed time to figure out how to write for his new singer and the songs on Back to the Street were hit and miss in that regard. This Means War This album kept that promise. I never grow tired of this album. On Fire Oh and This Means War is so good, agreed, I don’t hear it enough… “Get on your knees, and fight like a man!” Well, I guess we didn’t believe it deserved to be considered a snooze. The songs and stellar performances on the 1st album, PETRA and the 2nd album, COME AND JOIN US are ground breaking records in the Christian Rock genre. All of the founding members (save Hartman) left and he was given the task of reinventing Petra for the first time.
Beyond Belief
He was a little rusty after being out of music for several years and it showed. Our review of the 30th anniversary concert for the WhiteHeart album, Freedom. Finally, this list was put together by the Lytle brothers. Thanks for the comment.
Any price and availability information displayed on the linked website at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. This was the beginning of Petra finding its voice and delivering the goods for the next decade. This is one of my favorite albums of all times, regardless of genre. When it first came out, as I alluded in my comments about it in the article, it was underwhelming and disappointing. Why One Of Us Did And The Other Didn’t, A Tribute to My Favorite Teacher, Mrs. Nancy McFaddin, Rambling Ever On Pays Tribute To Steve Lytle, Ravi Zacharias: A Tribute To a Faithful Servant of God.
After the dismal Double Take, Petra could only go up. Even though it doesn’t get any better than “Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows,” “Road to Zion” demands to be mentioned.
(Phill Lytle).
It takes a decidedly modern feel (for 1998) and doesn’t feature any stand out tracks. I wasn’t a huge fan of this album at the time of its release but it has grown on me over the ears.
Petra have sometimes said that it is the musical sequel to More Power To Ya and I can see why. If there is anything to complain about it is the digital and over processed production.
500 Words or Less Reviews: Hammock - Mysterium, Hammock delivers one of their finest albums to date. Where Can I Go and Without You I Would Surely Die are fine examples of early Jesus Rock. The acoustic vibe doesn’t last long and the next three songs (including the excellent Angel Of Light) really kick it into gear. 9. Appreciate their influence for love, excitement and devotion for God through Christ.
There is a version of this with the lyrics sung in Spanish. Bonus: “Just Reach Out” is one of the all-time great Petra songs and probably the best closing song of any Petra album. My biggest (and only) disappointment is the absence of guitar solos. It’s a flawless set but does benefit from pre-recorded backing tracks. My thoughts… Even though it won a Grammy, this is probably the worst album in Petra’s storied career.
Still, there are some good songs here and I occasionally pull it out for nostalgia’s sake.
This was Petra’s metal album. ": Song Lyrics We Completely Misunderstood.
5. The same track can appear on multiple albums, so excluding tracks from compilations and live albums helps to remove duplicates from this list. It is a powerful and impressive journey through doubt, sadness, fear, joy,…. The Deep Dive: Andrew Peterson - The Burning Edge of Dawn. Let us know what you think of this artist by adding a comment or assigning a rating below! Figured Out This Faith Thing: In Progress, Follow Through A Glass Darkly on WordPress.com. 3. This installment covers the groundbreaking bands of the 80’s and 90’s.…, The Forgotten History of Christian Rock: Part One, Part One of a multi-part series on the history of Christian rock and roll. This is where John and Dino Elefante got their Petra sound perfected. Oh!
I have fellow missionary kids John and Mark Inscoe to thank for that. It’s still one of Petra’s strangest albums, with a stylistic left turn that no one could have predicted.
To make matters worse, the production seemed muted to me.
The Magnificent Seven – Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? This is our attempt to honor their legacy by spotlighting what we believe are the Top Ten Petra Albums of all time.
It wasn’t the first or last Petra record I ever heard, but it will always be my favorite. Wake Up Call should have been placed on honorable mention. The Top Ten Petra Albums July 26, 2019 Phill Lytle, Michael Lytle and David Lytle 12 Comments Back to the Street, Beat the System, Beyond Belief, CCM, Christian Rock, Jekyll and Hyde, More Power to Ya, Not of this World, On Fire, Petra, Petra Praise, Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, This Means War!, Unseen Power, Wake Up Call
Other than the sterile (almost mechanical) performance, this is an incredible album. Drums sound like drums machines and there doesn’t appear to be any real bass guitar on it at all. It’s still deserves to be ranked here because of the quality of the performance. I let my brothers and friends borrow it, but with strict guidelines on how many times they could listen to it because I did not want the cassette to wear out. The Very Best of Petra - Petra on AllMusic - 1991
This is the blueprint for what Petra would be for the next decade. ( Log Out /
Secondly, it’s clear that Bob Hartman needed time to figure out how to write for his new singer and the songs on Back to the Street were hit and miss in that regard. This Means War This album kept that promise. I never grow tired of this album. On Fire Oh and This Means War is so good, agreed, I don’t hear it enough… “Get on your knees, and fight like a man!” Well, I guess we didn’t believe it deserved to be considered a snooze. The songs and stellar performances on the 1st album, PETRA and the 2nd album, COME AND JOIN US are ground breaking records in the Christian Rock genre. All of the founding members (save Hartman) left and he was given the task of reinventing Petra for the first time.
Beyond Belief
He was a little rusty after being out of music for several years and it showed. Our review of the 30th anniversary concert for the WhiteHeart album, Freedom. Finally, this list was put together by the Lytle brothers. Thanks for the comment.
Any price and availability information displayed on the linked website at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. This was the beginning of Petra finding its voice and delivering the goods for the next decade. This is one of my favorite albums of all times, regardless of genre. When it first came out, as I alluded in my comments about it in the article, it was underwhelming and disappointing. Why One Of Us Did And The Other Didn’t, A Tribute to My Favorite Teacher, Mrs. Nancy McFaddin, Rambling Ever On Pays Tribute To Steve Lytle, Ravi Zacharias: A Tribute To a Faithful Servant of God.
After the dismal Double Take, Petra could only go up. Even though it doesn’t get any better than “Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows,” “Road to Zion” demands to be mentioned.
(Phill Lytle).
It takes a decidedly modern feel (for 1998) and doesn’t feature any stand out tracks. I wasn’t a huge fan of this album at the time of its release but it has grown on me over the ears.
Petra have sometimes said that it is the musical sequel to More Power To Ya and I can see why. If there is anything to complain about it is the digital and over processed production.
