Shades of Gray (album)
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| Shades of Gray | ||
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| EP by Youth Choir | ||
| Released | 1986 | |
| Recorded | Pakaderm Studios, Los Alamitos, California, 1986 |
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| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 18:42 | |
| Label | Shadow | |
| Producer(s) | Derri Daugherty Steve Hindalong |
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| Youth Choir chronology | ||
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| Voices in Shadows (1985) |
Shades of Gray (1986) |
Diamonds and Rain (1986) |
Shades of Gray is the title of an EP released by Christian alternative rock band The Choir (known as "Youth Choir" at this point), released in 1986.
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[edit] Recording history
Because the band was gearing up for a 20-city tour in support of Steve Taylor, the EP was recorded in a furious rush to be ready in time, hence the "demo" feel to the songs. Youth Choir never intended to release an EP, but the record company acquired it as the resolution to a contract dispute, which freed the band to be signed by MyrrhLA later that year.
While brief, Shades of Gray is more musically diverse than the band's debut, due to the fact that Youth Choir is now a foursome. The quality of the songs also attracted praise from not only critics, but other musicians such as Sam Phillips, who seriously considered covering "All Night Long" for her album The Turning. Although most of the drums on the album are once again drum machines, Steve Hindalong makes his official recording debut as the band's drummer on "15 Doors," which proved to be a live favorite.
All five songs were later included as bonus tracks on the CD release for Chase the Kangaroo.
[edit] Track listing
All lyrics written by Steve Hindalong. All music composed by Derri Daugherty.
- "Fade Into You" – 3:58
- "15 Doors" – 3:05
- "More Than Words" – 2:36
- "Tears Don't Fall" – 4:02
- "All Night Long" – 5:01
[edit] Personnel
- Derri Daugherty - Lead vocals, guitars, piano, voices
- Steve Hindalong - Drums, vocals, percussion
- Tim Chandler - Bass guitar, vocals
- Dan Michaels - Saxophone, lyricon
[edit] Production
- Producers - Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong
[edit] Miscellanea
- Dan Michaels was selected to join the band after Youth Choir's roadie pulled his name off of a church bulletin board. The band sought to emulate Romeo Void, which also featured a saxophone player
| The Choir |
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| Derri Daugherty | Steve Hindalong | Dan Michaels | Tim Chandler | Marc Byrd Robin Spurs | Matt Slocum | Bill Campbell | Mike Sauerbrey | Bill Batstone | Billy Wilde |
| Discography |
| Voices in Shadows | Shades of Gray | Diamonds and Rain | Chase the Kangaroo Wide-Eyed Wonder | Circle Slide | Kissers and Killers | Speckled Bird | Free Flying Soul Flap Your Wings | O How the Mighty Have Fallen |
| Live albums: Let It Fly | Live at Cornerstone 2000: Plugged | Live at Cornerstone 2000: Unplugged |
| Compilation Albums: Love Songs and Prayers: A Retrospective | Never Say Never: The First 20 Years |
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| Lost Dogs | At The Foot of the Cross | Noel | City On A Hill | Galaxy21 Music | Neverland Studios |
