Description
The self-titled debut album by the American pop/rock band Selah was released on Pinebrook in 1975. Also released on Singcord Recordings, a subsidiary of The Zondervan Corporation. The album was recorded and mixed by Marshall Sanders at Pinebrook Recording Studio in Alexandria, Indiana; with Dan Posthuma producing. (Pinebrook opened in the early 1970’s, and was owned by Gaither Music Group.)
The Ohio-based group Selah features Rod Robinson on lead vocals, Steve Millikan on keyboards and vocals, Rick Swineford on bass, and Ray Moore on percussion. The album also features John Darnall on guitars, as well as Debbie Banks on backing vocals.
Seems like there have been several occasions where I’ve bumped into someone who fondly remembers this male group, especially their live performances. Have to admit on record I was initially less than impressed as the arrangements tend to push their more or less Jesus rock sound more toward easy listening, MOR and ccm, especially the ballads. Their self-titled debut is definitely the smoother and mellower of their two albums, with covers of Andrae Crouch («I’m Gonna Keep On Singin», «The Blood Will Never Lose It’s Power») and a medley that includes «In The Sweet By And By» and «Oh Happy Day». Of slightly greater interest are the original songs written by keyboardist Steve Millikan, a man whose name can be found on many a Pinebrook release. Nothing really rocks, though – for that you’ll need to check out their follow-up With Clouds. Based out of Kokomo, Indiana. Gate-fold cover. Also released on the Singcord label. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Jesus Paid It All” – 3:23
A2. “Leave It There” – 2:20
A3. “Just My Way” – 3:41
A4. “I’m Gonna Keep On Singin'” – 2:28
A5. “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” – 4:05
Side Two
B1. “The Answer” – 1:53
B2. “Your Life” – 3:58
B3. Medley: “Searching” / “In The Sweet By And By” / “Oh, Happy Day” – 4:30
B4. “He Is Alive” – 3:32
B5. “Selah (Think On These Things)” – 2:50
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by Singcord Recordings with the vinyl version housed in a gatefold sleeve.
Gatefold Cover Artwork
Gatefold Cover, Inside
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