Washes Whiter Than
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Washes Whiter Than is the third studio album by the Christian rock
band Petra
. It was released in 1979 amidst major line-up changes that saw all but one of the founding band members leave.
The album features a more mellow style when compared to the band's two previous efforts. Part of the reason for this is that the group wanted to get away from the controversy surrounding the hard rock style of their earlier releases. The softer material on this record achieved greater airplay on Christian radio stations than had their previous albums. This is also the first release to feature singer Greg X. Volz
as an official band member. Musician Rob Frazier
, who later went on to have a solo career, is also featured as lead vocalist in several of the songs, as well as playing most of the instrumentation together with founder Bob Hartman
.
The album was reissued by Star Song Records on a 2-on-1 CD package together with 1981's Never Say Die
. The songs "(Couldn't Find Love) Without You" and "Magic Words" were cut from this edition to save space.
, except where noted.
* Not available in the album's re-issue
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 1979 amidst major line-up changes that saw all but one of the founding band members leave.
The album features a more mellow style when compared to the band's two previous efforts. Part of the reason for this is that the group wanted to get away from the controversy surrounding the hard rock style of their earlier releases. The softer material on this record achieved greater airplay on Christian radio stations than had their previous albums. This is also the first release to feature singer Greg X. Volz
Greg X. Volz
Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
as an official band member. Musician Rob Frazier
Rob Frazier
Rob Frazier is a Christian artist, musician, songwriter, producer, worship leader, speaker, and pastor.Frazier is the son of a pastor...
, who later went on to have a solo career, is also featured as lead vocalist in several of the songs, as well as playing most of the instrumentation together with 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,...
.
The album was reissued by Star Song Records on a 2-on-1 CD package together with 1981's Never Say Die
Never Say Die (Petra album)
Never Say Die is the fourth studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1981. "The Coloring Song" was a radio hit for the band and sales were higher for this album than the previous...
. The songs "(Couldn't Find Love) Without You" and "Magic Words" were cut from this edition to save space.
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.
- "I'm Thankful" – 2:41
- "Why Should the Father Bother" – 3:46
- "Morning Star" (Words & Music by Rob FrazierRob FrazierRob Frazier is a Christian artist, musician, songwriter, producer, worship leader, speaker, and pastor.Frazier is the son of a pastor...
) – 4:47 - "Magic Mirror" – 3:27
- "Mary's Song" (Words & Music by Frazier) – 4:00
- "Yahweh Love" – 5:38
- "(Couldn't Find Love) Without You" (Words & Music by Frazier) – 4:19 *
- "Taste and See" – 3:23
- "Magic Words" (Words & Music by Frazier) – 3:27 *
- "Deep Love" – 3:57
Petra
- 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,...
- Guitar - Greg X. VolzGreg X. VolzGregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
- Vocals - Rob FrazierRob FrazierRob Frazier is a Christian artist, musician, songwriter, producer, worship leader, speaker, and pastor.Frazier is the son of a pastor...
- Vocals, keyboards, guitars
Additional musicians
- George Atwell - Keyboards, String & Horn arrangement
- Gerald Byron - Guitar
- Joel Balin - Guitar
- Chip Meyers - Bass
- Randy Nichols - Drums, percussion
Recording
- Engineered by Andy DeGanahl
- Recorded at Bee Jay Recording Studios, Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
- Mastered by Allen Zentz Recording, Hollywood, California