The Petra Zone

I love the guys at Crosswalk. They are always supportive of Christian Rock, Petra, and guys like us. But, I have to wonder if comments re: personal preferences of the reviewer are helpful to stimulating interest in the present direction (The Grafting) of John Schlitt.

http://www.crosswalk.com/music/11578042/

What do you guys think about the comments at the end where the John is called a "throwback" for we nonconforming classic rock lovers?

HAS ANYONE LISTENED TO MOTLEY CRUES "SAINTS OF LOS ANGELES"? LISTEN TO THE VOCALS, THEN LISTEN TO PETRA'S "J & H". TELL ME WITH A STRAIGHT FACE THAT SCHLITTZY COULDN'T BLAST THAT PANZY PANTY-HOSE WEARIN', COKE SNORTING, WHINEY ALCOHOLIC VINCE NEAL OFF OF THE STAGE. JOHN WOULD KICK HIS BUTT!

This is the same review Christian Music Planet put up about a week ago:

http://www.christianmusicplanet.com/mus ... /11577348/


I'm not sure what is meant by a 'throwback.' Is he saying that John's voice has that classic rock sound, made popular in the '70s? And this CD sounds like the '70s?

"stepping outside his own nostalgic sound " ..... I don't think Grafting sounds nostalgic at all! I mean, John didn't even write it - very little of it. Dan did almost all of it, and he was barely born when '70s rock was in full steam.

The only thing that I can think of that may be considered 'nostaligic' is John's voice - and even THAT is different than what it was in the past.

Well John has got a classic sound to his voice, the music might change but his voice will always be derived from his vocal past, and you can hear it.

If his style didn't have a hint of the 70's & 80's, well it just wouldn't be the Schlitt Mister.

It's not a bad thing, it's awesome!!!!

I agree with Brent totally!! I havent heard Motley Crues "Saints of Los Angeles" but I did see a Reunion show (or something) on TV and YES - John could BLOW HIM OUT OF THE WATER!! TOTALLY!