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Supply and Demand is the fourth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Pam Mark Hall, released on Reunion Records in 1984, distributed by Word. The album was recorded by Jeff Balding, Danny Hilley, and Penn Singleton at The Bennett House in Franklin, at Goldmine Studio in Brentwood, at Morningstar Recording Studio in Hendersonville, and at Hummingbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee; with Keith Thomas producing. Mixed by Hilley at The Bennett House. Strings arranged by John Darnall.
“Sparrow Watcher”, a song co-written by Pam Mark Hall and Rich Mullins, features guest vocals by Amy Grant and Kathy Troccoli.
PAM MARK HALL – Supply And Demand – PRODUCER: Keith Thomas – Reunion – SPCN 7-01-000712-8/52-7
Hall has made her mark as a songwriter, penning tunes for Debby Boone, Amy Grant and others. Here, she enters the high-tech world of synthesizers that cover her folk roots and present her in AM commercial form. This album will surprise many and could be a sleeping giant, especially «Sparrow Watcher». There is a strong demand for great records, and Hall has supplied one. [Billboard Magazine, January 19, 1985 (Reviews/Gospel Picks)]
Pam Mark Hall is one of the first ladies of contemporary Christian music, a valuable voice of experience who just keeps getting better. That voice is itself a marvelous instrument, able to segue effortlessly from pounding rockers to wispy, gentle ballads. Couple it with consistently probing, intelligent lyrics, and you’ve got Supply and Demand.
There are no less than seven superior cuts here in a variety of rock-based styles. «The Agony and the Glory» is a savvy mixture of pop and rock, complex without sounding complicated (what Amy Grant might sound like in a few years). «Find the Glory There» is a triumphant synthesized rocker, a la Russ Taff, while «Walk by Faith» is passionate rock with more of Pam’s introspective lyrics.
The slow stuff’s just as good and probably even more commercial. «Our God Reigns», a true ballad, is a worshipful, lyrical affirmation of faith, convincingly sung. «Sparrow Watcher», in an even more subdued vein, is a lovely hymn of hope with vocals from Reunion stable-mates Amy Grant and Kathy Troccoli.
Pam Mark Hall combines contemporary Christian music’s past, present, and future. Beautifully. [Bob Darden, CCM, March 1985]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “The Agony And The Glory” – 4:28
A2. “For The Prize” – 4:04
A3. “Walk By Faith” – 3:38
A4. “Hey Child” – 4:28
A5. “Our God Reigns” – 4:12
Side Two
B1. “Find The Glory There” – 4:27
B2. “Love Supply What Love Demands” – 4:37
B3. “Reach Out And Love Again” – 3:59
B4. “Sparrow Watcher” (feat. Amy Grant and Kathy Troccoli) – 3:40
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Reunion Records. Later re-issued on CD by Pam Mark Hall.
CREDITS. Produced by Keith Thomas. Recorded at The Bennett House, Franklin, TN; at Goldmine Studio, Brentwood, TN; at Morningstar Recording Studio, Hendersonville, TN; and at Hummingbird Studio, Nashville, TN. Engineered by Jeff Balding, Danny Hilley, and Penn Singleton. Additional engineering by Lynn Fuston, Clarke Schleicher, and Don Cobb. Mixed by Danny Hilley, assisted by Clarke Schleicher and Don Cobb. Strings arranged by John Darnall. Photography by Mark Tucker. Art Direction by Thomas Ryan Design. Art Direction and Design by Kent Hunter. Executive-Producers: Dan Harrell and Michael Blanton. A1 co-written by Pam Mark Hall, Rich Mullins, and Keith Thomas; A2 and B2 co-written by Pam Mark Hall and Keith Thomas; A3 co-written by Pam Mark Hall and Mark Gersmehl; A4 co-written by Pam Mark Hall and Candi Long; A5 co-written by Mike Hudson and Michael W. Smith; B1 written by Pam Mark Hall, B3 co-written by Pam Mark Hall, Rich Mullins, and Brown Bannister; B4 co-written by Pam Mark Hall and Rich Mullins.
Musicians: Keith Thomas (Acoustic and Electric Piano [Rhodes], Keyboards [T-8, DX-7, OBX-A, Moog Bass], Drum Programming), Greg Jennings (Guitar), Jon Goin (Guitar), Tom Hemby (Guitar), Mike Brignardello (Bass), Dennis Holt (Drums), Mark Hammond (Drums, Drum Programming, Electronic Drums), Terry McMillan (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Bonnie Keen, Chris Harris, Dave Durham, Denny Henson, Greg Guidry, Pam Mark Hall, Robert White Johnson, Wendy Waldman, and Keith Thomas.
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