Farewell

Description

The live album Farewell is the final album by the American rock band Petra, released on Inpop Records in November 2005, distributed in USA by EMI CMG Distribution. The album was recorded live by Mark Linger on October 4th, 2005 at the W in Franklin, Tennessee; with the band producing. Digital editing by Jim Cooper at Lake Dog Studios in Franklin. Mixed by Tony Palacios of Guardian fame at The Palace in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

On this concert Petra featured John Schlitt on lead vocals, founding member Bob Hartman on guitars, as well as a rhythm section consisting of Greg Bailey on bass and Paul Simmons on drums. Also featuring special appearances by former lead vocalist Greg X. Volz on the Acoustic Set medley and “Grave Robber”, as well as former member John Lawry on the Keyboard Solo track, “Grave Robber” and “Beyond Belief”.

In the early 1970s, Petra started out on a quite remarkable journey. 33 years, 20 albums, almost 10 million CD sales, and numerous line-up changes later and the American heavy rock outfit finally called it a day at the end of 2005. This final release marks the end of an era, and was recorded live on the Tennessee leg of their farewell tour in October last year, featuring hits spanning Petra’s four decades of existence. «All About Who You Know» (taken from final studio album ‘Jekyll and Hyde’) sets the pace with chunky rock riffs to rival the likes of White Heart and Aerosmith; while Bob Hartman, John Schlitt and co hit top form to continuously churn out an entire set of immaculately performed anthems. «Amazing Grace» (‘Revival’, 2001) is a clever, modern rock adaptation of the famous hymn, and «Creed» leaves the listener in no doubt as to exactly what it is that Petra have stood for all these years. The second half of the concert features an acoustic set with guest appearances from former members Greg X Volz and John Lawry, as well as impressive extended keyboard and guitar solos, highlighting their indisputable musical talent. The catchy hooks of «Beyond Belief» and climax track «He Came, He Saw, He Conquered» bring the album to a rousing close and effectively draw the curtain on a band who were pioneers of Christian rock. Petra’s brand of hard rock may not be to everyone’s liking, but whether your cup of tea or not there is no denying they are very good at what they do, and this release is a must-have memento for any Petra fan. [Steve Scott, Cross Rhythms, May 2006]

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CD tracklist:

01. All About Who You Know – 3:22
02. Dance – 4:32
03. Amazing Grace – 4:29
04. Test Of Time – 3:22
05. Creed – 3:14
06. Right Place – 3:57
07. Rock Medley: Sight Unseen, It Is Finished, Think Twice, I Am On The Rock, Midnight Oil, Mine Field, This Means War, It Is Finished (Reprise) – 10:05
08. Jekyll & Hyde – 3:49
09. Acoustic Set (featuring Greg X. Volz): Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows, Road to Zion, More Power To Ya, For Annie, No Doubt, The Coloring Song, Love – 10:04
10. Grave Robber (featuring Greg X. Volz) – 4:20
11. Keyboard Solo (featuring John Lawry) – 1:33
12. Beyond Belief – 4:30
13. Guitar Solo (featuring Bob Hartman) – 1:24
14. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered – 4:36