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	Servant Rockin Revival Genre: Christian & Gospel Servant's 1981 sophomore release on Canadian label Tunesmith Records was a huge progression in the band's sound, adding the keyboard wizardry of Matt Spransy for a richer, fuller sound. They avoided cliches and truisms in ... more » « less
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All Artists: Servant
Title: Rockin Revival
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Retroactive Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/1981
Re-Release Date: 7/11/2006
Genre: Christian & Gospel
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 628740796122

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Servant's 1981 sophomore release on Canadian label Tunesmith Records was a huge progression in the band's sound, adding the keyboard wizardry of Matt Spransy for a richer, fuller sound. They avoided cliches and truisms in an effort to reach the un-churched. Their edgy, keyboard-infused, driving rock music was coupled with a high-energy stage performance that left the audience sweating and cheering, but also reflecting on the biting social commentary and insistence that the Kingdom of God was upon us. A very young Doug Pinnick (later of King's X fame) wrote for them the rockin' anthem 'I'm Gonna Live,' which garnered significant radio airplay, and became the band's signature song for years. It was produced by Bob Rock (pre Metallica, Skid Row, Motley Crue), and after being digitally re-mastered was released as a Limited Edition re-issue on Retroactive Records May, 2006, the first time it has ever been available on CD. Liner notes, including reflections on the band's history, are written by founding member Owen Brock. For fans of Rez, Barnabas, Jerusalem, and all fans of AOR/arena rock. Songs include: 'Look Out Babylon,' 'Rockin' Revival,' 'Isolated,' 'Heidelberg Blues,' 'Listen,' 'Jealousies,' 'Suburban Josephine,' 'Ad Man,' and 'I'm Gonna Live.'

CD Reviews

A Band That Changed My Thoughts About Christian Music

Indiana Jeff Reynolds | Indianapolis, IN USA | 03/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While I was at Bible college, I attended two concerts on consecutive nights. One was at a church, while the other was at a high school auditorium. One was worshipful by Terry Talbot. The other was Servant, complete with loud music, special effects, and great choreography. You're right: Servant was the band that played at the church.

The concert was before the release of "Rockin' Revival". The band said you could be the first on your block to have the album. Considering that my Bible college was pretty traditional, I wasn't sure at that time I wanted to be that kind of trendsetter. After a few years, though, Servant became my favorite band.

My favorite songs on the project were . . . no, let me tell you my least favorite songs on the project, because only two songs fall into that category. One was the first song on the project "Babylon", and the other was "Suburban Josephine". The former was a little too pacifist for me, and the latter hinted at a doctrinal position that I disagree with. I will say, though, that I prefer Christian musicians who feature bad doctrine than those who avoid doctrine.

The rest? Excellent. In particular, I relate to "Isolated". Unfortunately, I don't think I'm "Isolated" in relating to "Isolated." And the church hasn't changed much in the 25 years since the song came out.

One last thing I'll add. This is the first album that includes my all time favorite keyboardist in the band (Matt Spransky)."