Refined by Fire

Description

The self-titled album by the American folk-rock band Refined by Fire was independently released on Kings Garden Productions in 1980. The album was recorded and mixed by Rick Sutton at Sutton Sound Studio in Atascadero, California; with Bernie Wright producing.

Classy California custom project with moods that range from folk to folkrock to rock. «Without Love» opens the album on a solid rural rocking note with strong electric guitar leads. Two of the best tracks are «House» and «Closing Moments», both dreamy acoustic ballads sung by Ron Anderson, featuring attractive guitar work that reflects the beauty and “progressive” intricacy of Bruce Cockburn. Similar mood to «Faith: Beyond Rhetoric» which adds some soft jazzy electric guitar. Female vocals and soft keyboards embrace «Do You Know Why We’re Here?», «Lift My Eyes», «Rebellious House» and «Flight», sometimes recalling the Jesus music style of Pam Mark Hall (vocals are credited to Sonkissed). Includes assistance from Bethlehem members Randy Rigby (Fender Rhodes, piano, electric guitar) and Danny Daniels (acoustic guitar). Randy’s electric guitar can also be found adding dynamic buildups to a couple of the ballads. Touched with synthesizer and mellotron in a few spots. Sharp foldout cover with illustrations of lava flowing down a volcano. An excellent album all around. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Without Love”
A2. “Do You Know Why We’re Here?”
A3. “Dream”
A4. “Faith: Beyond Rhetoric”
A5. “Lift My Eyes”

Side Two
B1. “House”
B2. “Declaration Of Dependence”
B3. “Rebellious Child”
B4. “Closing Moments”
B5. “Flight”

Note: LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with the lyrics printed on the inside.

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Gatefold Cover Artwork

Inside Gatefold Cover

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CREDITS. Produced by Bernie Wright. Recorded and Mixed at Sutton Sound Studio, Atascadero, CA. Engineered and Mixed by Rick Sutton, except track A3 mixed by Danny Daniels. Cover by KC Kemp. Copyright by Kings Garden Productions.

Musicians: Sue Brown (Vocals), Beverly Sasenbury (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Sherry Hearth (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Ron Anderson (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Susan Wisuri (Vocals, Acoustic Bass), Tony Vasquez (Synthesizer, Mellotron), Randy Rigby (Piano, Grand Piano, Electric Guitar), Mike Allen (Acoustic Guitar), Danny Daniels (Acoustic Guitar), Dave Lombard (Bass), Jim Hetcher (Bass), Dennis Cementia (Drums), Jim Colley (Drums).