For those not in the know, Petra is considered one of the greatest (and longest running) Christian rock bands ever. I second this although I really didn't get into anything they released after Wake Up Call. This tribute focuses on most of the bands earlier stuff more than likely due to the fact that Star Song put it out and the band switched to Word Records in the 90's. This is a good thing though. I love the band's older albums but it's a little dated.
The bands that were picked are great and a couple are a little confusing but overall it lends the album to have more variety and something for everyone.
Track 1: Audio Adrenaline - Taste And See (originally on Washes Whiter Than)
AA does a pretty good job of updating this track. It's a little too poppy for me and I think it could've been better but not a bad way to start out.
Track 2: The Walter Eugenes - Judas' Kiss (originally on More Power To Ya)
This is actually the best song The Walter Eugenes have done. I really don't like this band but this is a good rockin' track.
Track 3: Galactic Cowboys - Not Of This World (originally on Not Of This World)
I think GC actually wrote this...right? I mean come on! This song was meant for them to cover. They totally rock this song. It's 200x better than the original and the original was great. This is the reason to buy this if for nothing else.
Track 4: Sarah Jahn - Yahweh Love (originally on Washes Whiter Than)
This is good. I'm not a huge fan of Sarah's vocals. They aren't bad just not my thing. It's a cool take on the song though.
Track 5: MxPx - I Can Be Friends With You (originally on Never Say Die)
Mike and crew really know how to do a cover song. This is no exception. They make this song their own. It almost seems a little out f place on this disc since they're the only punk band but I'm glad they're there.
Track 6: Jars Of Clay - Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows (originally on More Power To Ya)
Here's another instance where the band really makes the song their own. This sounds like an outtake from the band's self titled album. They really do a great job on this one.
Track 7: Kevin Smith and Passafist - Louie's Solo (originally on Captured In Time And Space)
Here's the one track that I can't decide whether I like or not. I like Passafist, I used to like DC Talk. It's a weird combo and then they didn't even cover a real Petra song. They covered a live drum solo. It's a good song but it's a little out of place here. The band loops parts of the actual solo but it has words written by Dave Perkins. Odd.
Track 8: Sixpence None The Richer - Road To Zion (originally on More Power To Ya)
It almost sounds like Leigh just sang over the original track until the second half. Nothing groundbreaking but it's a nice song. I could listen to Leigh all day. I could look at her all day too. Damn you Mark! (Funny story here. Maybe I'll tell later on a Sixpence post)
Track 9: The Stand - Pied Piper (orignally on Not Of This World)
There's always one track that shouls have been left off any tribute. This is it.
Track 10: Grammatrain - Wake Up (originally on Petra)
Thisis the one song that I wasn't too familiar with since the original Petra album came out the same year I was born. Grammatrain adds a little rock and blues together. Not the best but good.
Track 11: Caprill And My Sister's Garden - The Coloring Song (originally on Never Say Die)
Caprill released two songs, this one and a track on REX Music's Are We Not Men? We Are Demo! compilation. I would have loved to have heard more from her. From a little web search I guess it's Eric Champion's wife? sister? niece? I don't know. Anyway, she has such an interesting voice. From the pic kinda hot too.
Track 12: Plankeye - All The King's Horses (originally on This Means War)
This is the newest Petra track covered here and one of the less memorable ones. I love Plankeye but this track is a little boring. Also, sounds absolutely nothing like the original.
So there it is, one of my favorite tribute albums. It's not perfect but what is really. It's woth it for the Galactic Cowboys, MxPx and Caprill tracks alone. Plus, you can pick it up pretty cheap at Amazon.
From Amazon
1 comments:
I too have a wierd afinity for tribute albums, actully I think my love is for covers, so tribute cds are awesome because it is a full cd of covers. A few other tribute albums I would sugest are Stryper/Sweet Family Music, Steve Taylor/I predict a clone, Oingo Boingo/A Dead Bands Party, and an oldie but goodie Victoria Williams/Sweet Relief. I also love all the Punk Goes . . releases.
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