Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus
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Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus is the seventeenth studio release of the Christian rock
band Petra
and their second praise
album. It was released on February 18, 1997.
The album was released amidst some major line-up changes in the band, and it features contributions of several musicians. It's the first album to feature Lonnie Chapin
on bass
, who would become the band's full-time bassist until 2001.
The music is a mixture of traditional and original praise songs with a rock style. It is considered to be heavier than the band's first praise album, though comparisons are somewhat difficult to make since this album leans toward a more modern sound. Most of the original songs were penned by band founder Bob Hartman
(except "Song of Moses" that was written by former keyboardist Jim Cooper
and well-known musician Brian Wooten
).
The title song features lead singer John Schlitt
pairing up with producer
and fellow singer John Elefante
and singer Lou Gramm
(from Foreigner
).
, except where noted.
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"...
and their second praise
Praise
Praise is the act of making positive statements about a person, object or idea, either in public or privately. Praise is typically, but not exclusively, earned relative to achievement and accomplishment...
album. It was released on February 18, 1997.
The album was released amidst some major line-up changes in the band, and it features contributions of several musicians. It's the first album to feature Lonnie Chapin
Lonnie Chapin
Lonnie James Chapin was formerly the bass guitarist of Christian rock band Tait. His younger brother, Chad, is the current drummer of the band. His hometown is Bend, Oregon. He was also the bassist for the legendary Christian rock band Petra from 1997 to 2001 before joining Tait.-Lonnie with...
on bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, who would become the band's full-time bassist until 2001.
The music is a mixture of traditional and original praise songs with a rock style. It is considered to be heavier than the band's first praise album, though comparisons are somewhat difficult to make since this album leans toward a more modern sound. Most of the original songs were penned by band 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,...
(except "Song of Moses" that was written by former 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...
and well-known musician 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....
).
The title song features lead singer 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....
pairing up with producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and fellow singer John Elefante
John Elefante
John Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
and singer Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm is an American rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career...
(from Foreigner
Foreigner (band)
Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm...
).
Track listing
All songs written by Bob HartmanBob 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.
- "Song of Moses, Rev. – 15:3-4" (Words & Music by Jim CooperJim 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...
and Brian WootenBrian WootenBrian 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....
) – 4:17 - "Lord, I Lift Your Name on HighLord, I Lift Your Name on High"Lord I Lift Your Name on High" is a Christian worship song. Both lyrics and music were written by Rick Founds in 1989.Founds wrote it during his morning devotion, while reading the scriptures on his computer monitor, and watching television, he plucked his guitar at the same time. He thought of...
" (Words & Music by Rick Founds) – 3:02 - "Be of Good Cheer" – 3:55
- "Show Your Power" (Words & Music by Kevin ProschKevin ProschKevin Prosch is an American Christian musician and worship leader, playing a variety of musical instruments including the piano and the mandolin....
) – 4:10 - "I Love You Lord" (Words & Music by Laurie Klein) – 3:53
- "The Holiest Name" – 3:34
- "Let Our Voices Rise Like Incense" (Words & Music by Linda Whitmer-Bell) – 2:29
- "Ancient of DaysAncient of DaysAncient of Days is a name for God in Aramaic: Atik Yomin; in the Greek Septuagint: Palaios Hemeron; and in the Vulgate: Antiquus Dierum....
" (Words & Music by Gary Sadler and Jamie Harvill)– 3:52 - "I Waited For The Lord on High" (Words & Music by Bill BatstoneBill BatstoneBill Batstone is an American guitarist, bassist, composer and singer/songwriter.In 1970, Batstone started his first band Rebirth, with David Diggs, including percussionist Alex MacDougall. Later Batstone would go on to form Good News with Diggs and Erick Nelson...
) – 2:47 - "Lovely Lord" – 4:25
- Medley – 5:58
- "Only by Grace" (Words & Music by Gerrit Gustafson)
- "To Him Who Sits on the Throne" (Words & Music by Debbye Graafsma)
- "You Are Holy" (Words & Music by Scott Wesley Brown)
- "We Need Jesus" (Words & Music by Scott Springer, JohnJohn ElefanteJohn Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
& Dino Elefante) – 4:14
Awards
- Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel AlbumGrammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel AlbumThe Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Pop Gospel Album.The award will be discontinued from 2012 in a major overhaul of Grammy categories...
in 1997. - Won a Dove Award for Praise and Worship album in 1998.
Petra
- John SchlittJohn SchlittJohn 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 - Louie WeaverLouie WeaverLouie 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 - Lonnie ChapinLonnie ChapinLonnie James Chapin was formerly the bass guitarist of Christian rock band Tait. His younger brother, Chad, is the current drummer of the band. His hometown is Bend, Oregon. He was also the bassist for the legendary Christian rock band Petra from 1997 to 2001 before joining Tait.-Lonnie with...
- Bass - Bob HartmanBob HartmanRobert 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,...
- Guitars
Guest Musicians
- Dan Needham
- Matt Pearson
- Jeff "Max" Roach
- Gary Burnett
- Scott Denté
- George Marinelli
- John ElefanteJohn ElefanteJohn Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
- guest vocals - Lou GrammLou GrammLou Gramm is an American rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career...
- guest vocals ("We Need Jesus")
Production
- John & Dino Elefante - ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Bob Hartman - Executive ProducerExecutive producerAn executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
Recording
- EngineeredAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
by Joe Baldridge and Dino Elefante - Overdub Engineer - Richie Biggs
- Assistant Engineer - Tim Coyle, Daryl Roudebush
- Mixed by Steve Marcantonio
- Recorded and Mixed at The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, TennesseeFranklin, TennesseeFranklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
- Additional Overdubs at The Border, Battery, The Snack Bar
- Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, Portland, ME