Breakaway Praise 1

Description

Breakaway Praise 1 is a multi-artist project released on Joyful Heart Music in 1992, a division of Frontline Music Group, distributed by FMG Distribution. The album was recorded by Dave Jahnsen at Asaph Studio in Anaheim and The Mixing Lab in Garden Grove, California; with Peter and Hanneke Jacobs producing. Mixed by Dave Jahnsen at The Mixing Lab.

Featuring vocals from artists such as Crystal Lewis, Al Denson, Lisa Bevill, and John Schlitt of Petra fame, and Rick Florian of White Heart fame.

Breakaway, Praise 1 is the first installment of this three-part series (Breakaway, Praise 2 and Breakaway, Praise 3 being the second and the third installments, released in 1993 and 1994 respectively).

This is a praise album with a difference and I have not stopped playing it since the day it arrived! This is the fourth in the ‘Breakaway Praise’ series which specialises in “fresh, contemporary arrangements of today’s favourite praise music” though none of the first three made it to these shores. That’s surprising as on offer is praise sung by a lot of CCM luminaries. Although listed under pop, the music ranges in style from rock to easy listening and from acappella gospel to dance. I love the dance version of Graham Kendrick’s «Shine Jesus Shine» by Crystal Lewis. Other songs range from «Morning Has Broken» to «The Battle Belongs To The Lord» with favourites like «Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty», «He Has Made Me Glad» and «Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart» also included. A variety of artists have contributed to this compilation including John Schlitt from Petra, Rick Florian from White Heart, Phil Keaggy, First Call, Kim Boyce and Jon Gibson. The balance in styles is just right, the arrangements are excellent as are the performances. This album will appeal to all ages and I intend to buy a copy for a 12 year old who was saved 10 days ago. I also intend to keep it in my own player for quite some time yet! [Sarita Jarrett, Cross Rhythms, October 1996]

CD tracklist:

01. Crystal Lewis – Shine, Jesus, Shine
02. Rick Florian – Let All The Earth
03. Carlos Martin, Jon Randall, Moses Toth, Russell Williams, Jaime Zavala – Praise The Name Of Jesus
04. Rick Florian and Christi Jacobs – Our Mighty God Will Come
05. Lisa Bevill – More Precious Than Silver
06. Al Denson – A Heart Of Compassion
07. Lisa Bevill and John Schlitt – The Battle Belongs To The Lord
08. Julie Bonney – The Strength Of My Life
09. Christi Jacobs and Carlos Martin – In Your Name
10. Julie Bonney and Jon Randall – No More Compromise
11. John Schlitt – We Believe
12. Crystal Lewis, Rick Florian, Carlos Martin, Jon Randall, Moses Toth, Russell Williams, Jaime Zavala, Christi Jacobs, Lisa Bevill, Al Denson, John Schlitt, Julie Bonney – Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

Note: Originally titled Breakaway Praise only, but re-issued the same year by Joyful Heart Music, renamed Breakaway Praise 1 and featuring new cover artwork.

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