Petra (album)

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Petra
Petra cover
Studio album by Petra
Released 1974
Recorded 1974
Genre Christian rock
Length 34:04
Label Myrrh Records
A&M Records
Producer Billy Ray Hearn
Professional reviews
Petra chronology
Petra
(1974)
Come and Join Us
(1977)

Petra is the first studio release of the Christian rock band of the same name. It was released in 1974.

The album features a style bordering between country and southern rock somewhat similar to The Eagles or Lynyrd Skynyrd[1], which was the band's trademark during its first years.

The album is very raw, lacking the producing values of future releases. The album was recorded on a limited budget of $1,000 and during the span of 2 weeks[2].

The album also lacks the presence of a lead singer per se. During its first years, the lead vocals in the band were featured by guitarists Bob Hartman and Greg Hough.

Contents

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All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.

  1. "Wake Up" (Hough) – 3:17
  2. "Get Back to the Bible" – 2:49
  3. "Gonna Fly Away" – 3:24
  4. "Storm Comin'" – 3:41
  5. "Parting Thought" – 4:31
  6. "Walkin' in the Light" – 2:21
  7. "Mountains and Valleys" – 4:55
  8. "Lucas McGraw" – 3:03
  9. "Backslidin' Blues" – 4:31
  10. "I'm Not Ashamed" (Hough) – 1:30

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Production

[edit] Notes