Description
Message at 33 1/3 is the debut album by the Canadian folk-rock combo Jim Thomson II & Preflyte, self-released on Sky Light Records in 1979. The album was engineered by Ron Moore with Jim Thomson II producing, assisted by Moore. Arranged by Jim Thomson II, except the final track, “Be My Song (Reprise)”, arranged by John Lawry of Petra fame (who also plays keyboards throughout the album). All songs written by Jim Thomson II.
At thirty Christ started His earthly ministry. At thirty three it was finished. The third day He rose again. The message at 33 1/3. [note on the back of the album cover]
Message At 33 1/3 has much of the feel of the best Airborn albums from this same time period. In fact Angel Band members Ron Moore, Pat Quinn and Bill Allen are all listed in the credits for studio musicians here, along with John Lawry (later of Petra) on keyboards. Jim Thomson II leads the way with 12-string guitar through some fine melodic rural-based acoustic rock, folkrock and ballads. The record has a nice simple homemade earthiness to it, with a good mix of acoustic and electric guitar leads, low-tech piano and synthesizer, plus some fitting mandolin and cello accompaniment. Compelling minor-key rural rock moods within «Train For Thought» and «Eternal Light Brigade», sometimes with a faint suggestion of Neil Young. Other titles include «I’ve Got Jesus», «Lonely One», «Blend», «Showdown» and «You Are The Song». Jim is from Windsor, Ontario. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Be My Song” – 0:42
A2. “I’ve Got Jesus” – 3:09
A3. “Lonely One” – 2:58
A4. “New Song” – 1:56
A5. “Blend” – 4:19
A6. “Train For Thought” – 2:54
Side Two
B1. “Eternal Light Brigade” – 5:12
B2. “Come Follow” – 3:34
B3. “Oh Lord” – 2:55
B4. “Showdown” – 2:18
B5. “You Are The Song” – 2:21
B6. “Be My Song (Reprise)” – 1:15
CREDITS. Produced by Jim Thomson II assisted by Ron Moore. Engineered by Ron Moore. All songs arranged by Jim Thomson II, except track B6 arranged by John Lawry. Photos by Stephen Romanow. Cover Design by Stephen Romanow, Dave Thomson, and Jim Thomson II.
Musicians: Preflyte – Jim Thomson II (Lead Vocals, 12-string Acoustic Guitar, 6-string Acoustic Lead on track A2, Percussion on track A4, All Vocals on track A1), Joe Paquette (Vocals), Dan Thomson (Vocals, Percussion), Dorothy Nielsen (Cello, Mandolin), Kevin Rogers (Electric Rhythm Guitar), Stephen Romanow (Bass), Barry Salmon (Drums). Studio Musicians: John Lawry (Keyboards and String Machines), Ron Moore (Vocals on track B4, Bass on A4, Percussion on B5), Jim Sutton (Lead Guitar on all song except track A2), Bill Allen (Bass on tracks A2, A3, B3, B4, and B5), Pat Quinn (Drums on tracks A2, A3, B3, B5, Congas on B4).
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