Kinetic Faith
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Kinetic Faith is the fourth album by the American heavy metal band Bride
, released in 1991. This album was the bands first release on the Star Song label, and started the band's hard rock era, leaving straightforward metal behind and focusing on a more commercial sound. The band tasted success with the song "Everybody Knows My Name" which won them a GMA Dove Award, and "Sweet Louise" was a Christian radio hit. The following album, Snakes in the Playground
, would become a commercial success.
and Silence is Madness
when vocalist Dale Thompson decided to pursue a secular career because he was growing tired with the Christian music industry
. Dale became involved in a California based band called Thunder Ball with the experienced Los Angeles scene bass player Rik Fox and performed concerts for two weeks as well as spent some time in the studio. while working with Rik Fox, Thompson was introduced to several bands whose roots date back to Led Zeppelin
and Deep Purple
. After finishing the studio work with Thunder Ball, Dale decided to return to Kentucky and continue working a new project with Bride. The result of his experience in California impacted that Thompson would turn Bride's musical direction to more straightforward hard rock, influenced by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.
Dale Thompson again began working with his brother Troy, bassist Frankie Partipilo and drummer Stephan Rolland, and in 1989 recorded Silence is Madness
. After the record deal with Pure Metal Records ended, Partipilo and Rolland departed Bride. Dale and Troy Thompson were joined by the bassist Rick Foley and drummer Jerry McBroom. They began working on new material, and recorded 3 demo tapes which included songs such as "Young Love" and "Kiss The Train." These songs introduced a more blues based hard rock output. Around this time the band was informed by Dez Dickerson, an executive at Star Song records, that Star Song had bought rights for the Refuge Music Group's back catalog, including Bride’s first three albums. The label and wanted to release a "Best Of Bride" compilation and wanted Bride to record two new songs for it as well. Two songs were selected: "Everybody Knows My Name" and "Same Ol’ Sinner." End of the Age: The Best of Bride was released in 1990 and both songs were big hits: "Everybody Knows My Name" stayed at the #1 position on Christian metal radio for twelve weeks and "Same Ol’ Sinner" held the same spot for ten weeks. Although the label was not planning to take Bride into its roster at first, after negotiating with Dale Thompson both Dez and Mike Kyle of Star Song signed a multi-album deal for the band.
Kinetic Faith was recorded in a studio in Nashville called the Salt Mine. Although the band ran into disagreements with the producer Steve Griffin, the album put Bride in the mainstream of Christian music.
, Guns N’ Roses, Dangerous Toys
, Mötley Crüe
and Kix
. Dale Thompson abandoned most of his high pitched wails, taking a more controlled and even approach with raspy and blues flavored parts. Troy Thompson incorporates bluesy licks, and Rob Johnson playes some lead and rhythm guitar parts as a guest musician. The previous double bass drum efforts were replaced with a more groove orientated drumming by Jerry McBroom.
"Everybody Knows My Name," "Hired Gun, "Mountain," and "Ever Fall in Love" all feature acoustic laced hard rock sound, while "Troubled Times" and "Ski Mask" move in a more guitar driven direction. "Ever Fall in Love” and "Young Love," deliver up-tempo hooks and stand create tension to album closer "Sweet Louise," an acoustic based rock and roll ballad.
Lyrically, the album deals with social issues from Christian perspective. The album opener “Troubled Times” deals with bigotry and racism, “Everybody Knows My Name” tells the story of a man who gained fame and riches through music but found that in the end all he had in life was worthless without God; "Crimes Against Humanity" tells that all men are guilty of crimes against humanity by neglecting the homeless and poor; “Ski Mask” talks about a man who was a criminal but in the end found God; The lyrics to “Kiss The Train” includes an anti-suicide message. "Hired Gun” is about an assassin, the band explains a certain line inte lyrics on the liner notes:
Bride (band)
Bride is a Christian heavy metal/hard rock band formed in the 80s, by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. During the band's peak years it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil...
, released in 1991. This album was the bands first release on the Star Song label, and started the band's hard rock era, leaving straightforward metal behind and focusing on a more commercial sound. The band tasted success with the song "Everybody Knows My Name" which won them a GMA Dove Award, and "Sweet Louise" was a Christian radio hit. The following album, Snakes in the Playground
Snakes in the Playground
The album contains unlisted instrumental pieces in between select tracks, like an untitled track before "Dont Use Me" and a piano piece before "Goodbye."-Personnel:*Dale Thompson - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Tambourine, Shakers...
, would become a commercial success.
Recording history
The origin of Kinetic Faith traces back to the time between the release of the band's albums Live to DieLive to Die (Bride album)
Live to Die is the second album by the American heavy metal band Bride. It is the band's second album to be released on the label Pure Metal Records in 1988. Live to Die is considered by critics to be the band's finest release in its metal era...
and Silence is Madness
Silence is Madness
Silence is Madness is the third album by the American heavy metal band Bride, released in 1989. This was the last album in the band's metal era, as the band began writing more commercial hard rock on the following releases. On Silence is Madness, Bride also tried to achieve crossover success to the...
when vocalist Dale Thompson decided to pursue a secular career because he was growing tired with the Christian music industry
Christian music industry
The Christian music industry is a small part of the larger music industry, that focuses on traditional Gospel music, Southern Gospel music, Contemporary Christian music, and alternative Christian music. It is sometimes called the gospel music industry, although this designation is not a limitation...
. Dale became involved in a California based band called Thunder Ball with the experienced Los Angeles scene bass player Rik Fox and performed concerts for two weeks as well as spent some time in the studio. while working with Rik Fox, Thompson was introduced to several bands whose roots date back to Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
and Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
. After finishing the studio work with Thunder Ball, Dale decided to return to Kentucky and continue working a new project with Bride. The result of his experience in California impacted that Thompson would turn Bride's musical direction to more straightforward hard rock, influenced by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.
Dale Thompson again began working with his brother Troy, bassist Frankie Partipilo and drummer Stephan Rolland, and in 1989 recorded Silence is Madness
Silence is Madness
Silence is Madness is the third album by the American heavy metal band Bride, released in 1989. This was the last album in the band's metal era, as the band began writing more commercial hard rock on the following releases. On Silence is Madness, Bride also tried to achieve crossover success to the...
. After the record deal with Pure Metal Records ended, Partipilo and Rolland departed Bride. Dale and Troy Thompson were joined by the bassist Rick Foley and drummer Jerry McBroom. They began working on new material, and recorded 3 demo tapes which included songs such as "Young Love" and "Kiss The Train." These songs introduced a more blues based hard rock output. Around this time the band was informed by Dez Dickerson, an executive at Star Song records, that Star Song had bought rights for the Refuge Music Group's back catalog, including Bride’s first three albums. The label and wanted to release a "Best Of Bride" compilation and wanted Bride to record two new songs for it as well. Two songs were selected: "Everybody Knows My Name" and "Same Ol’ Sinner." End of the Age: The Best of Bride was released in 1990 and both songs were big hits: "Everybody Knows My Name" stayed at the #1 position on Christian metal radio for twelve weeks and "Same Ol’ Sinner" held the same spot for ten weeks. Although the label was not planning to take Bride into its roster at first, after negotiating with Dale Thompson both Dez and Mike Kyle of Star Song signed a multi-album deal for the band.
Kinetic Faith was recorded in a studio in Nashville called the Salt Mine. Although the band ran into disagreements with the producer Steve Griffin, the album put Bride in the mainstream of Christian music.
Overview
Kinetic Faith was a drastic departure from the music on Bride's first three albums, abandoning the previous classic metal, speed metal and thrash metal roots. Kinetic Faith has a hard rock sound with elements from traditional rock and roll and blues, reflecting influences of groups such as AerosmithAerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
, Guns N’ Roses, Dangerous Toys
Dangerous Toys
Dangerous Toys is an Austin, Texas-based hard rock band with often humorous lyrics. Founded in 1987, Dangerous Toys put out four full-length albums and one live album before unofficially disbanding at the turn of the millennium....
, Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
and Kix
Kix
Kix may refer to:* Kix , a breakfast cereal* Kix , American band who achieved popularity in the 1980s** Kix , 1981 debut album by Kix* KiXtart, a Windows scripting language* Kix 96.2 FM, British radio station...
. Dale Thompson abandoned most of his high pitched wails, taking a more controlled and even approach with raspy and blues flavored parts. Troy Thompson incorporates bluesy licks, and Rob Johnson playes some lead and rhythm guitar parts as a guest musician. The previous double bass drum efforts were replaced with a more groove orientated drumming by Jerry McBroom.
"Everybody Knows My Name," "Hired Gun, "Mountain," and "Ever Fall in Love" all feature acoustic laced hard rock sound, while "Troubled Times" and "Ski Mask" move in a more guitar driven direction. "Ever Fall in Love” and "Young Love," deliver up-tempo hooks and stand create tension to album closer "Sweet Louise," an acoustic based rock and roll ballad.
Lyrically, the album deals with social issues from Christian perspective. The album opener “Troubled Times” deals with bigotry and racism, “Everybody Knows My Name” tells the story of a man who gained fame and riches through music but found that in the end all he had in life was worthless without God; "Crimes Against Humanity" tells that all men are guilty of crimes against humanity by neglecting the homeless and poor; “Ski Mask” talks about a man who was a criminal but in the end found God; The lyrics to “Kiss The Train” includes an anti-suicide message. "Hired Gun” is about an assassin, the band explains a certain line inte lyrics on the liner notes:
The assassin always poses this question to his victims – “Hope you and Jesus have it all worked out.” This is the same question that God will ask you when you stand before Him to g
ive an account of your life.
Personnel
- Dale Thompson – vocals
- Troy Thompson – guitars, mandolin
- Rick Foley – bass
- Jerry McBroom – drums
Track listing
- Troubled Times 4:28
- Hired Gun 4:29
- Ever Fallen In Love 4:35
- Love On The Mountain 4:12
- Ski Masks and Hand Guns 4:30
- Everybody Knows My Name 4:23
- Young Love 3:30
- Kiss The Train 3:57
- Crimes Against Humanity 4:05
- Sweet Louise 4:42
Further reading
- Arnold, Christy. “Bride Interview.” Take A Stand (September 1991): 1-2.
- Bacon, Tyler. “Bride”. Radically Saved Magazine 9 (1991): 14-17.
- Muttillo, Dave. “Thunder In The City.” White Throne 12 (1991): 10-12 & 16.
- Van Pelt, Doug. “Here Comes Bride.” Heaven’s Metal 22 (1989): 8-11.
- “Kinetic Bride.” Heaven’s Metal 32 (1991): 10-12 & 16.
- Bride The Book – Chapter 4
- Bride The Book – Chapter 5
- Bride The Book – Chapter 6