No Doubt (Petra album)
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No Doubt is the sixteenth release of the Christian rock
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...

 band, Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...

. It was released on August 26, 1995.

The tone of the album is more pop-oriented than any previous release featuring Schlitt. Most of the rock songs lack the driving edge of their previous albums, and the sonic field is no longer flooded with distorted guitars, leaning more toward a calculated, radio-friendly sound.

All the guitars in the album were played by founder Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...

. However, since he had quit touring with the band before the release of the album, new guitarist David Lichens
David Lichens
David Lichens is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.In 1995 he joined legendary Christian rock band Petra which exposed him to lots of worldwide touring and studio experience....

 was enlisted to travel with the band and appeared in the album art and promotional pictures.

The album also featured another new member, keyboardist Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper (musician)
Jim Cooper is a Christian musician, songwriter, and producer.Cooper studied at Temple Christian Academy in his hometown. Jim Cooper got his feet wet with Jody Davis with the band Phos Also in the Band was a lead singer by the name of Gary...

. Cooper was a keyboard technician for former keyboardist John Lawry
John Lawry
John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:...

 for several years. When Lawry retired, Cooper replaced him.

Track listing

All songs written by Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...

, except where noted.
  1. "Enter In" – 5:00
  2. "Think Twice" – 4:19
  3. "Heart of a Hero" (Words by Brian Wooten
    Brian Wooten
    Brian Wooten is an American guitar player. He has played in contemporary Christian rock bands, including Whiteheart in the 1990s. Also in the 90s, he played and co wrote songs on Petra albums including God Fixation and Double Take....

    )
    – 4:10
  4. "More Than a Thousand Words" – 4:58
  5. "No Doubt" – 4:54
  6. "Right Place" – 3:38
  7. "Two Are Better Than One" – 3:43
  8. "Sincerely Yours" – 4:16
  9. "Think on These Things" – 4:24
  10. "For All You're Worth" – 4:14
  11. "We Hold Our Hearts Out to You" – 4:11

Awards

  • Nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album
    Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album
    The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album....

     in 1995.
  • Won Dove Award for Rock Album in 1996.

Petra

  • David Lichens - Guitar, vocals
  • John Schlitt
    John Schlitt
    John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....

     - Lead Vocals
  • Jim Cooper - Keyboards, vocals
  • Ronny Cates
    Ronny Cates
    Ronny Cates is a Christian musician, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the bassist of legendary Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years....

     - Bass, vocals
  • Louie Weaver
    Louie Weaver
    Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...

     - Drums

Additional musicians

  • Bob Hartman - All guitars
  • Chris Rodriguez - background vocals
  • Micah Wilshire - background vocals
  • John Elefante - Additional keyboards
  • The Nashville String Machine - Strings
  • Tom Howard
    Tom Howard (musician)
    Tom Howard was an American pianist, musical arranger and orchestral conductor.In 1983, Howard helped the rock band Daniel Amos form the Alarma! Records label....

     & John Elefante - String arrangement

Production

  • John & Dino Elefante - Producer
    Record producer
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  • Bob Hartman - Executive producer
    Executive producer
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Recording

  • Recorded at the Sound Kitchen - Cool Springs, Franklin, Tennessee
  • Mixed by Steve Marcantonio & Terry Christian
  • Mastered by Hank Williams at Master Mix
  • Strings recorded at Great Circle Sound, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Strings recorded by Dave Murphy
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