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Poll: Not of this World (1983)
On to the sixth album...
Didja know... allegedly Bob Hartman considers this album to be the equivalent of a "musical sequel" to More Power to Ya?
Didja know... allegedly Bob Hartman considers this album to be the equivalent of a "musical sequel" to More Power to Ya?
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This album is probably my #2 album, and has potential to be my #1, so I would have a hard time choosing a favorite.
"Bema Seat", "Grave Robber", and "Pied Piper" would probably be the top contenders, but "Blinded Eyes" and maybe "Godpleaser" would be close. The rest of the songs are great as well. If I were to name a "weakest", it would probably be "Occupy" but that's still a pretty good song.
"Bema Seat", "Grave Robber", and "Pied Piper" would probably be the top contenders, but "Blinded Eyes" and maybe "Godpleaser" would be close. The rest of the songs are great as well. If I were to name a "weakest", it would probably be "Occupy" but that's still a pretty good song.
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Very weak album for me; I was around and a fan at the time and just remember some talking(including me) on how disappointed we were just coming from More Power To Ya. This album is most likely a bottom 5 album in my opinion.
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Have you ever noticed the resemblance between "Stand up" and "Lift him up"? The chorus is very similar.
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Yep. Slightly different melody, but the same structure and timing.Boray wrote:Have you ever noticed the resemblance between "Stand up" and "Lift him up"? The chorus is very similar.
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This was the first Petra album I owned. Bema Seat is my favorite song
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It was tough to pick one, but I finally went with "Grave Robber". Such a great, victorious song.
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Hard one for me too. I love God Pleaser (took my vote) as a personal statement. Lots of time in my life I was looking for personal accolades, and this song would keep coming to me. The bridge (if that's the proper phrase) that ends with "All I want to hear is well done!" is a favourite as that's one of my most loved bible passages. Timeless, powerful song for me.executioner wrote:Very weak album for me; I was around and a fan at the time and just remember some talking(including me) on how disappointed we were just coming from More Power To Ya. This album is most likely a bottom 5 album in my opinion.
I also like Grave robber(d'uh) and Bema seat. Bur like ex, the rest of the album is a bit blah with what feels like a lot more filler.
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I don't know. To me, "Pied Piper" is one of the coolest songs from the band. I like how the guitars and keyboards work together, and I love the way the chorus tempo breaks. If it weren't for "Grave Robber" and "Bema Seat" being better, this would be my #1 from the albumcvs2kids wrote: I also like Grave robber(d'uh) and Bema seat. Bur like ex, the rest of the album is a bit blah with what feels like a lot more filler.
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Great album!!! My first taste of Petra, they have been my favorite band since. It was tough but I voted for "Grave Robber", what a powerful song!! In my opinion "Not Of This World" is just as good as "More Power To Ya". I also love the artwork, especially on vinyl.
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Tough choice, I picked Occupy. Lot's of good tunes, although I've never been a fan of "Godpleaser".
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I seem to remember a Petra Youth Choir song with a medley of these two. Saw it on youtube once and then could never find it again... (not sure if Petra youth Choir is the right term, it was a choir that did covers of Petra songs, Maranatha style... old)Boray wrote:Have you ever noticed the resemblance between "Stand up" and "Lift him up"? The chorus is very similar.
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I have a question to those that are more familiar with the early albums. I was reading some old interviews and found out that Louie Weaver didn't record the drums in this album. Apparently, JDB brought back Keith Edwards, who had previously recorded the drums for Never Say Die, to do this one as well. Is that how it went? It's weird that, unlike other cases, Edwards isn't even listed or credited among the "Additional Musicians" in the album.
Also, on the website "A Guide to Petra", the page for this album lists a Mike Brignardello as playing bass. Did Mark Kelly play the bass in the album or was this album another case similar to Beat the System where both he and Louie were replaced with session musicians?
Also, on the website "A Guide to Petra", the page for this album lists a Mike Brignardello as playing bass. Did Mark Kelly play the bass in the album or was this album another case similar to Beat the System where both he and Louie were replaced with session musicians?
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Thief wrote:I have a question to those that are more familiar with the early albums. I was reading some old interviews and found out that Louie Weaver didn't record the drums in this album. Apparently, JDB brought back Keith Edwards, who had previously recorded the drums for Never Say Die, to do this one as well. Is that how it went? It's weird that, unlike other cases, Edwards isn't even listed or credited among the "Additional Musicians" in the album.
Also, on the website "A Guide to Petra", the page for this album lists a Mike Brignardello as playing bass. Did Mark Kelly play the bass in the album or was this album another case similar to Beat the System where both he and Louie were replaced with session musicians?
Not sure about Mark Kelly not playing on NOTW, but I know Louie only played on one Petra album produced by JDB and that was CITAS. Louie really played a small part in most of the Petra recordings over the years.
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