More Power to Ya is the fifth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1982. This was the first album to feature Louie Weaver as the official drummer. It also features the vocals of bassist Mark Kelly in the song "Disciple". The album climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.
| More Power to Ya | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 21, 1982[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 1982[2] | |||
| Genre | Christian rock | |||
| Length | 43:17 | |||
| Label | Star Song | |||
| Producer | Jonathan David Brown | |||
| Petra chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [4] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Bob Hartman, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stand Up" | 3:35 | |
| 2. | "Second Wind" | 4:36 | |
| 3. | "More Power to Ya" | 3:39 | |
| 4. | "Judas' Kiss" | 4:44 | |
| 5. | "Rose Coloured Stained Glass Windows" | 4:19 | |
| 6. | "Run for the Prize" | 4:32 | |
| 7. | "All Over Me" | 5:53 | |
| 8. | "Let Everything that Hath Breath" | 4:23 | |
| 9. | "Road to Zion" |
| 4:01 |
| 10. | "Disciple" | 3:31 | |
| Total length: | 43:17 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Stand Up" (Live) | 1:58 |
| 12. | "Judas' Kiss" (Live) | 2:46 |
| 13. | "More Power to Ya" (Live) | 2:39 |
| Total length: | 50:42 | |
Backmasking
editThis album included the use of the backmasking technique. According to many people, backmasking was being used in rock music to include hidden satanic messages. This caused a backlash from the Christian community against the genre. In an attempt to divert people obsessed with this from it, Petra used the technique with the intent to send a message. During the song "Judas' Kiss", from 0:00 to 0:03, the phrase "What are you lookin' for the devil for when you oughta be lookin' for the Lord?" is heard when played in backward motion.
Personnel
editPetra
- Greg X. Volz – lead vocals
- Bob Hartman – guitars
- John Slick – keyboards, backing vocals, synthesizer programs and arrangements
- Mark Kelly – bass, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "Disciple"
- Louie Weaver – drums
Production
- Jonathan David Brown – producer, track arrangements, recording at Indian Creek Recording, Uvalde, Texas and Rivendell Recorders, Pasadena, Texas, mixing at Rivendell Recorders
- Brian Tankersley – technical assistance
- Steve Hall – mastering at MCA/Whitney, Glendale, California
- Petra – track arrangements
- T & T Designs – art direction
- Lisa Williams – layout
- Randy Rogers – illustration
- Petragram – sleeve illustration
- Bob Thigpen – sleeve photos
Charts
edit| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Inspirational Albums (Billboard)[5] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "Petraspective - Petra Discography: Albums - MORE POWER TO YA". Petraspective.nl. September 21, 1982. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "A Guide to Petra - The History Page". Guidetopetra.com. September 7, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ More Power to Ya at AllMusic
- ^ "Jesus Freak Hideout review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Inspirational LPs" (PDF). Billboard. September 17, 1983. p. 39.