Jekyll and Hyde (album)
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Jekyll & Hyde is the twenty-second studio album released by Christian rock
band Petra
. It was released in 2003 by Inpop Records
. It is the last studio album released by Petra (excluding the Spanish version, released the following year). The music features a progressive metal
sound that has drawn a comparison to Poison
, Dio
, and Queensrÿche
.
The title of the album is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson
novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde due to the similar issues of sin and temptation it deals with.
, Petra's third praise album and their first album with Inpop Records
, John Schlitt
says fans started sending e-mails to the record company asking them for a more straightforward rock album. Inpop agreed to the idea and they started working on a second album together.
Schlitt has said that the record company encouraged Petra founder, guitarist and main songwriter Bob Hartman
to "write those songs that you're used to writing. Don't try to write like this or try to be like that. Just be you" which motivated Hartman. New bassist Greg Bailey
also colaborated in the writing of the song "Would'a, Could'a, Should'a", along with Hartman.
The concept of the album, and its title track, is a reference to Robert Louis Stevenson
novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. According to Hartman, it "is an intriguing look at the internal battle between right and wrong. It's about the fighting that goes on inside of us. It's like when Paul said, 'The things I want to do are the things I don't do, and the things I don't want to do are the things that I do.'"
According to Brent Handy, an industry insider that worked with singer John Schlitt
on Project Damage Control
, "the band thought that 'Jekyll & Hyde' was a make-or-break album".
was hired as bassist. Bailey collaborated in the songwriting of one song and recorded background vocals. However, producer Peter Furler
, one of Inpop's founders, decided to use session musicians Wade Jaynes and Phil Joel
to play bass.
The album also features Furler on drums
replacing long-time member Louie Weaver
for the recording. However, temporary drummer Justin Johnson is partially featured on the album booklet. He would tour with the band until permanent drummer Paul Simmons
was hired.
, except where noted.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
. It was released in 2003 by Inpop Records
Inpop Records
Inpop Records is an independent contemporary Christian music record label based in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. It was launched in July 1999 by Australians Peter Furler, Dale Bray, and Wes Campbell...
. It is the last studio album released by Petra (excluding the Spanish version, released the following year). The music features a progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
sound that has drawn a comparison to Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
, Dio
Dio (band)
Dio was an American heavy metal band from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. Naming the band Dio made sense from a commercial...
, and Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
.
The title of the album is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde....
novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde due to the similar issues of sin and temptation it deals with.
Concept and songwriting
After the release of RevivalRevival (Petra album)
Revival is the 21st studio release of the Christian rock band Petra and their third praise album. It was released on November 20, 2001.-Album background:...
, Petra's third praise album and their first album with Inpop Records
Inpop Records
Inpop Records is an independent contemporary Christian music record label based in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. It was launched in July 1999 by Australians Peter Furler, Dale Bray, and Wes Campbell...
, John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
says fans started sending e-mails to the record company asking them for a more straightforward rock album. Inpop agreed to the idea and they started working on a second album together.
Schlitt has said that the record company encouraged Petra founder, guitarist and main songwriter Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
to "write those songs that you're used to writing. Don't try to write like this or try to be like that. Just be you" which motivated Hartman. New bassist Greg Bailey
Greg Bailey
Greg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002...
also colaborated in the writing of the song "Would'a, Could'a, Should'a", along with Hartman.
The concept of the album, and its title track, is a reference to Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde....
novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. According to Hartman, it "is an intriguing look at the internal battle between right and wrong. It's about the fighting that goes on inside of us. It's like when Paul said, 'The things I want to do are the things I don't do, and the things I don't want to do are the things that I do.'"
According to Brent Handy, an industry insider that worked with singer John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
on Project Damage Control
Project Damage Control
Project Damage Control is a musical project formed by musicians from several Christian and secular rock bands.-History:Project Damage Control was formed by Alan Sandifer and Brent Handy in 2004...
, "the band thought that 'Jekyll & Hyde' was a make-or-break album".
Recording
With Schlitt and Hartman as the only remaining members, Greg BaileyGreg Bailey
Greg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002...
was hired as bassist. Bailey collaborated in the songwriting of one song and recorded background vocals. However, producer Peter Furler
Peter Furler
Peter Andrew Furler is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer, and record executive but is best known as the former lead singer for the Christian rock band Newsboys.-Biography:...
, one of Inpop's founders, decided to use session musicians Wade Jaynes and Phil Joel
Phil Joel
Philip Joel Urry is a musician known as a solo artist in addition to being the former bassist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. He uses the name Phil Joel professionally due to pronunciation issues with his surname....
to play bass.
The album also features Furler on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
replacing long-time member Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
for the recording. However, temporary drummer Justin Johnson is partially featured on the album booklet. He would tour with the band until permanent drummer Paul Simmons
Paul Simmons
Paul Simmons is an American drummer. Currently, he is the drummer for the Reverend Horton HeatHe is previously most well known as the drummer for Th' Legendary Shack Shakers from 2003 to 2005. He was also the drummer in Christian rock band Petra from 2003 until their retirement in 2005...
was hired.
Track listing
All songs written by Bob HartmanBob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
, except where noted.
- "Jekyll & Hyde" – 3:04
- "All About Who You Know" – 2:35
- "Stand" – 3:19
- "Would'a, Should'a, Could'a" (Words & Music by Hartman and Greg BaileyGreg BaileyGreg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002...
) – 2:58 - "Perfect World" – 3:13
- "Test of Time" – 3:00
- "I Will Seek You" – 2:34
- "Life As We Know It" – 3:27
- "Till Everything I Do" – 3:03
- "Sacred Trust" – 3:52
Band members
- John SchlittJohn SchlittJohn William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
- Lead Vocals - Bob HartmanBob HartmanRobert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
- Guitars - Greg BaileyGreg BaileyGreg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002...
- Background Vocals
Guest musicians
- Peter FurlerPeter FurlerPeter Andrew Furler is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer, and record executive but is best known as the former lead singer for the Christian rock band Newsboys.-Biography:...
- Drums, background vocals - Wade Jaynes - Bass
- Phil JoelPhil JoelPhilip Joel Urry is a musician known as a solo artist in addition to being the former bassist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. He uses the name Phil Joel professionally due to pronunciation issues with his surname....
- Bass, background vocals - Jamie RoweJamie RoweJamie Rowe is the lead vocalist of the Christian hard rock band, Guardian. He is also the lead vocalist for power pop band, The Ruled...
- Background vocals
Recording
- Recorded at Bridge St. Studios by Dan Rudin
- Additional Engineering by Bob Hartman at House of Bob Studios
- Programming by Jeff Frankenstein
- Mixed by Tony PalaciosTony PalaciosTony Palacios is the lead guitarist of the Christian hard rock band, Guardian. Palacios joined the band in 1989 and has remained with them since, releasing nine studio albums, including three in Spanish....
at The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, Tennessee - Mix Assistant - Kevin Pickle
- Mastered by Richard Dodd at Vital Recordings