Description
Hosanna to the Son of David is an album by the British praise & worship outfit Achor (on this album credited “Achor and Friends”), released in the UK on Dove through Kingsway Music in 1978. The album was recorded by Brook Trickett at Soundtree Studios in Biggin Hill, England; with Chris Head producing. (A Springtide production.) Arranged by Chris Head and Mavis Ford.
This album was released the year that I became a Christian and so these were some of the first worship songs that I learned. America’s Jesus Music revolution and Britain’s charismatic renewal led to an outbreak of what back then were called “choruses” as a radical alternative to the hymns of the traditional church. These simple songs of worship contained the fresh truths being discovered by the Church in a style that was catchy and easy to sing. ‘Hosanna To The Son Of David’ was the fourth album from Achor which mixed pleasant group vocals with a simple musical backing. Achor, from the North London Community Church, were early pioneers of the UK worship movement and their first album ‘The Valley Of Achor: A Door Of Hope‘ contained a haunting worship song written by Dave Bolton, «Jesus, How Lovely You Are», which circulated widely around the UK Church. This, their last album, was even better. To a more sophisticated modern worship audience, Achor’s music might seem simplistic but if like me you were there at the time, these were manna that fed your soul. The production values are obviously dated but the playing is steady and well recorded. So whether it was worship gems like «You Are The King Of Glory» (from which the album’s title comes), the intimate «Within The Veil» and «Jesus Take Me As I Am», they all connected and songs like «When I Feel The Touch» and «For I’m Building A People Of Power» were still being sung well into the ’80s! If you were there, getting hold of this vinyl album will bring it all back. For everyone else this, and Achor’s other three albums, are foundational recordings which need to be recognised for the part they played in the development of modern worship. [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms, February 2017]
[Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “I Will Magnify Your Name, Oh Lord” – 2:10
A2. “You Are The King Of Glory” – 2:50
A3. “All Thy Works Shall Give Thanks” – 2:35
A4. “That I Might Know Him” – 3:01
A5. “Within The Veil” – 2:56
A6. “He Has Clothed Me” – 2:10
A7. “Jesus Take Me As I Am” – 2:49
A8. “I Am Persuaded” – 2:07
A9. “When I Feel The Touch Of Your Hand” – 2:10
Side Two
B1. “Thy Throne O God” – 2:23
B2. “Delight Yourselves In The Lord” – 2:52
B3. “The Nations Shall See You Justified” – 2:12
B4. “Upon Your Walls, O Jerusalem” – 2:02
B5. “For I’m Building A People Of Power” – 3:54
B6. “Father I Do Love You” – 2:24
B7. “We Magnify Your Name Lord” – 3:07
B8. “Communion Song” – 2:53
B9. “He Has Set His Love Upon Me” – 1:52
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Dove.
CREDITS. Produced by Chris Head. Recorded at Soundtree Studios in Biggin Hill, England. Engineered by Brook Trickett. Arranged by Chris Head and Mavis Ford. Sleeve design by Gerry Copas.
Musicians: Vocals by Achor – Alice Charles, Mavis Ford, Sue Martin, Claire White, Irene Wilkie, Ann Woodroffe, Alan Woodroffe, David Bolton, Chris Head, Brook Trickett, John White. Musicians: Chris Head (String Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Percussion); Mavis Ford (Electric Piano, String Synthesizer); Frank Jeffrey (Electric Piano, String Synthesizer); Paul Mitchell (Viola); David Bolton (Acoustic Guitar); Dave Gillard (Guitar Acoustic, Guitar Electric, Pedal Steel Guitar); Mark Ford (Drums).
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