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The self-titled debut album by the American rock band Ron Salsbury & The J.C. Power Outlet was released on Myrrh Records in 1972, a division of Word. The album was engineered by Paul Elmore with Billy Ray Hearn producing. All songs were written by Ron Salsbury (February 8, 1950 – July 31, 2016) except “Satisfied”, a song written by Andraé Crouch and originally recorded on his 1972-abum, Soulfully. Featuring David Edwards on harmonica.
“Boy, that really sounds flat!” said my roommate at the raw unpolished high-energy rock-n-roll-for-Jesus emanating from my car stereo. But hey – that’s what made bands like this so lovable. This four man outfit’s debut was definitely the rowdiest offering from the early Myrrh gang, with fast-pounding drums, chooka chooka rhythm guitar, in-your-face lyrics, blitzing hard rock electric guitar solos. How’s this for a song ending: “W000!” (guitar/drum crash) “Yeah!” (another crash) “Hallay!” (and another) “Lujah!” (another) “yeaaaaaahhh!!!” (frenzied climax). That’s from the opening «Suddenly», where images of shaggy-haired Jesus freaks with big ol’ gooney grins are immediately conjured. «Long Time Comin» and «Don’t Shine It On» also both cook some serious garage-band bacon, as does their intense version of Andrae Crouch’s «Satisfied». Sandwiched between these monsters are gentle acoustic tunes («Back Home», «Real Peace») and some fine rural folk-rock ala Love Song/The Way («Nick Of Time», «Denominations») – consider them opportunities to catch your breath. Not entirely consistent, especially a couple soft loungy tracks, one of which has a trombone lead. But that rock stuff’ – it totally blew my bag of donuts away. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Suddenly” – 3:35
A2. “Back Home” – 4:08
A3. “Long Time Comin'” – 3:50
A4. “Love Song” – 4:03
A5. “Denominations” – 2:43
Side Two
B1. “Nick Of Time” – 2:19
B2. “Don’t Shine On It” – 4:10
B3. “Lord It’s In Your Hands” – 3:55
B4. “Satisfied” – 4:50
B5. “Real Peace” – 4:35
An short note entitled Gospel Rock Alive and Moving about Ron Salsbury & The J.C. Power Outlet was featured in the October 14, 1972 issue of Billboard Magazine.
CREDITS. Produced by Billy Ray Hearn. Engineered by Paul Elmore.
Musicians: John Pantano (Vocals, Lead Guitar), Ron Salsbury (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Rhythm Guitar), Steve Kennedy (Keyboards), Dave Edwards (Harmonica), Richie Yenoukian (Fiddle), Bid Wallace (Trombone), Greg Prough (Vocals, Bass Guitar), Rick Frye (Drums, Percussion).
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