One Truth

Description

The self-titled debut album by the American soft-rock band One Truth was released on Sonrise Mercantile Company in 1976. The album was recorded by Tom Trefethen and Jonathan David Brown at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California; with the band producing. Mixed by Billy Taylor at Mama Jo’s. String and horn arrangements by band member Smitty Price.

Though primarily a soft rock outfit that sometimes embraces pop and MOR, these six California guys have some good things happening on this their obscure debut. They remind me a lot of Pennsylvania’s Daybreak, jumping from tough growling Petra-styled rural rockers («Reason To Rejoice» and «Calm Assurance») to mellow orchestrated ballads. Most of their songs fall in between, like «Get Down To Business» (which would fit perfectly alongside mid-’70s Maranatha groups like Good News, Parable or Mustard Seed Faith). Crystal clear production gives special emphasis to their layered harmonies. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Victory In The Lord” – 3:01
A2. “Just Plain Praisin'” – 4:16
A3. “Solo Flight” – 3:18
A4. “Get Down To Business” – 3:36
A5. “Patiently” – 2:41
A6. “Reason To Rejoice” – 3:40

Side Two
B1. “His Way” – 4:27
B2. “Calm Assurance” – 4:03
B3. “Father Forgive Them” – 3:26
B4. “Beautiful Savior” – 3:50
B5. “Listen To Your Heart” – 3:09

Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape and 12-inch vinyl LP by Sonrise Mercantile Company.

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CREDITS. Produced by One Truth. Recorded at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio, North Hollywood, CA. Engineered by Tom Trefethen and Jonathan David Brown. Mixed by Billy Taylor at Mama Jo’s. Vocal Arrangements by One Truth. String and Horn Arrangements by Smitty Price. Cover Design and Layout by Bill Nissley (leather), Peggy Carpenter, Bill Dragoo, and Scenic California Litho. Photography by Bill Nissley (front) and Brian Rogers (back). All songs written, or co-written, by Terry and Randy Butler except track A2 co-written by Randy Butler and Bill Dragoo. Special thanks to Bill Cole for his assistance.

Musicians: One Truth – Floyd Butler (Lead and Background Vocals), Terry Butler (Lead and Background Vocals, Piano), George (Smitty) Price (Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals), Randall Butler (Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Piano, Lead and Background Vocals), Andy Osbrink (Bass, Background Vocals), Bill Dragoo (Drums, Percussion). Additional Musician: Bill Aram (Acoustic Guitar on track A4, A5, B4).