Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out is the twelfth release of the Christian rock

Christian rock

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 band, Petra

Petra (band)

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 and their first praise

Praise

Praise is the act of making positive statements about a person, object or idea, either in public or privately. Praise is typically, but not exclusively, earned relative to achievement and accomplishment...

 album. It was released on October 3, 1989.

The music is mostly a collection of traditional praise songs with a rock style. However, there are two original songs, both written by band founder 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,...

.

This album also marked the end of custom artwork on Petra albums. From this album forward Petra would use photos of the band on them for album covers. Compilations by Star Song would continue to use custom artwork though.

Commercially it is the second most successful album of the band, after Beyond Belief

Beyond Belief (Petra album)

Beyond Belief is the thirteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on June 20, 1990.In this album the band continues to polish the hard rock/arena rock sound the band had been working on their previous efforts before their praise album .As of late 2011, this is the band's...

. It was certified Gold on January 23, 1998.

Track listing

1. "I Love the Lord" (Words by Bob Hartman) – 3:35
2. "King of Kings" (Words & Music by Saphie Conty and Naomi Batya) – 1:47
3. "Jesus, Jesus, Glorious One" (Words & Music by Curtis Peifer) – 2:18
4. "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" (Words & Music by Jamie Owens-Collins) – 3:04
5. "Take Me In" (Words & Music by Dave Browning) – 4:11
6. "Salvation Belongs to Our God" (Words & Music by Adrian Turner and Pat Howard) – 2:56
7. "The King of Glory Shall Come In" (Words & Music by Hartman) – 3:10
8. "No Weapon Formed Against Us" (Unknown Author) – 1:44
9. "I Will Celebrate/When the Spirit of the Lord" (Words & Music by Linda Duvall) – 4:15
10. "I Will Sing Praise" (Words & Music by Jacque DeShetler) – 2:45
11. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (Words & Music by Bill Ancira) – 4:12
12. "Friends (All in the Family of God)" (Words & Music by John Wierick) – 4:20
13. "I Will Call Upon the Lord" (Words & Music by Michael O'Shields) – 3:48
14. "We Exalt Thee" (Words & Music by Pete Sanchez) – 3:46

Petra

• 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,...
  
   - Guitar
• 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....
  
   - Lead Vocals
• John Lawry
  John Lawry
  John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:...
  
   - Keyboards, vocals
• Ronny Cates
  Ronny Cates
  Ronny Cates is a Christian musician, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the bassist of legendary Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years....
  
   - Bass
• 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...
  
   - Drums

Additional musicians

• Walt Harrah - Background vocals
• Rick Riso - Background vocals
• Cathy Riso - Background vocals
• Charlie Hoage - Background vocals
• Sara Tennison - Background vocals
• John Elefante - Background vocals
• Greg Vail - Saxophone ("Friends (All In The Family Of God)")

Recording

• Recorded at The Pond, Franklin, Tennessee
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   by Howard Levy and Gary Heddon; Recording Arts, Nashville, Tennessee
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   by Dino Elefante and Carl Tatz; Pakaderm Studio, Los Alamitos, California
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   by Dino Elefante, Mike Miereau and John Elefante with assistance by Jeff Simmons; "live" at Trunks Arena
• Mixed at Pakaderm Studio, Los Alamitos, California, except "Take Me In" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" mixed by Bret Teegarden and Tommy Greer at Duckworth Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
  Nashville, Tennessee
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• Mastered at Future Disc, Los Angeles, California
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