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Maranatha Praise: Pure Joy is a praise & worship album by the American vocal combo Maranatha! Vocal Band, released on Maranatha! Music in 1995, manufactured and distributed by Word. The album was recorded by John Hendrickson at Bill Schnee Studios in North Hollywood, California; with Chris Falson producing, assisted by Bill Batstone and Bill Schnee. Mixed by Bill Schnee.
Lead vocals provided by Steve Apirana (track 1), Chris Falson (track 3, 7), Eve Sellis (track 4), Jean-Luc Lajoie (track 5), Mattie Battista (track 8), Bill Batstone (track 9), and Tommy Walker (track 10), with background vocals provided by Charity McCrary, Linda McCrary, Chariya Dacara, Maxi Anderson, Rick Nelson, and Kristle Edwards. The session band features John Nau on acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, and Hammond B3 organ; Bill Batstone on acoustic guitar; Chris Falson on electric guitar; Glen Holmen on bass; David Raven on drums; and Brad Kaiser on percussion. As well featuring Melissa Hasin on cello (track 4) and Steve Apirana on slide guitar (track 8).
This utilises the talents of Chris Falson, an Aussie now resident in the USA. This album features an impressive line up of players and singers, including New Zealander Steve Apirana (who deserves more recognition in the UK), whose lead vocal on the opening track «Shine Down On Me» sets the pace for an impressive collection of songs. The highlights of the collection for me are «All Things», «Pure Joy» and «Jesus Reigns» which has the sort of melody line that sends shivers down your back! This is an album that grows with each play, leaving your head swimming with its hooklines and melodies. Yes, to coin a phrase, it’s ‘Pure Joy’! One nice touch to note is the inclusion of the chord symbols on the sleeve lyric sheet, which allows immediate access to the songs for musicians. [Tom Gould, Cross Rhythms, June 1995]
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CD tracklist:
01. Shine Down On Me – 4:35
02. I Delight In The Lord/Behold He Is The Lord – 5:00
03. Pure Joy – 4:04
04. Holy And Righteous – 4:49
05. Jesus I Believe – 3:26
06. All Things – 3:47
07. Jesus Reigns (Let The Heavens Shout For Joy) – 5:21
08. I Will Not Be Shaken – 4:17
09. Spread Your Wings – 3:31
10. How Lovely Your Dwelling Place – 5:14
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Maranatha! Music.
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