Description
No Compromise is the sophomore studio album by the American singer, songwriter, and pianist Keith Green, released on Sparrow Records in November 1978. The album was recorded and mixed by Peter Granet at the Soundcastle in Hollywood and MCA Whitney Recording Studios in Glendale, California; with Bill Maxwell and Keith Green producing. Strings arranged by Sweden’s Lennart Sjöholm of New Creation fame.
No Compromise was included among CCM Magazine‘s Top 10 Albums of the Year. – In the follow-up to 1977’s phenomenal success, ‘For Him Who Has Ears to Hear‘, Keith Green again delivers a dynamic, provocative collection of songs aimed at Christians and non-believers alike. (These ten albums released during 1978, were chosen for excellence in production, arrangements, composition and performance, as well as their overall contribution to contemporary Christian music.)
No Compromise is Keith Green’s crowning achievement. Herein are found many of Keith’s catchiest and most enduring songs, with lyrics aimed at challenging the lost and jolting lukewarm believers out of their comfort zone. «To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice» and «Asleep In The Light» are two of the heavy hitters, the latter with the lyric “Jesus rose from the grave, and you, you can’t even get out of bed”. The music can sometimes take a heavier turn as well, particularly «Dear John Letter (To The Devil)» where Hadley Hockensmith rips out a fairly mean electric guitar riff. Many of the songs are prayers to God, including expressions of gratitude («You!»), renewal («My Eyes Are Dry»), confession («I Don’t Want To Fall Away From You») and dedication («Make My Life A Prayer»). On the evangelistic side are such statements as «Soften Your Heart» and «Altar Call». Also a powerful climactic rendition of Jamie Owens-Collins’ «The Victor». Gate-fold cover, the artwork depicting a believer who refuses to bow down to the passing king. Keith and two of his young children were tragically killed in a plane crash in 1982. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Soften Your Heart” – 2:53
A2. “Make My Life A Prayer To You” – 3:23
A3. “Dear John Letter (To The Devil)” – 3:23
A4. “How Can They Live Without Jesus” – 3:10
A5. “Asleep In The Light” – 4:27
A6. “My Eyes Are Dry” – 2:06
Side Two
B1. “You!” – 3:38
B2. “I Don’t Wanna Fall Away From You” – 3:11
B3. “Stained Glass” – 2:50
B4. “To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice” – 3:22
B5. “The Victor” – 4:25
B6. “Altar Call” – 3:39
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by Sparrow Records, with the vinyl edition housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics and credits printed on the inside. Later re-issued on CD.
Gatefold Cover Artwork
Gatefold Cover, Inside
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