Description
The self-titled debut album by the American synth-rock band D.O.X. (Defenders Of The Cross) was released on Frontline Records in July 1986, distributed by The Benson Company. The album was recorded by Doug Doyle at 3-D Studios in Costa Mesa, California; with Terry Scott Taylor of Daniel Amos fame producing. Tracks A1 and B3 written by Taylor.
The very same year, Terry Scott Taylor’s own band Daniel Amos recorded Fearful Symmetry (released on Frontline Records in September 1986) – their most synth driven album – in the same studio as used by D.O.X., and producer Taylor has given parts of D.O.X.’s album a Fearful Symmetry type of feel, though less experimental. Featuring guest musician Rob Watson of Daniel Amos on keyboards. Backing vocals provided by Watson, Taylor, as well as bandmate Tim Chandler.
PROMO, CD re-issue, Roxx Records 2026
One of the earlier releases from the Frontline Records catalog comes by way of a hard rock alternative band similar to Idle Cure and Whiteheart. That band D.O.X., which was a clever acronym for Defenders of the Cross, would debut with their self-titled album in 1986. This would be the bands debut and one and only release on Frontline Records, although in 1989 the band would release their sophomore record ‘Through The Fire’ independently before fading away and becoming another underground hidden gem in the Christian rock world.
Amazingly, this album was arranged and produced by a very notable and high-profile producer who was in high demand at that time. That would be the one and only Terry Scott Taylor (Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, Lost Dogs) and he also penned a couple of the tracks on this release.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of D.O.X. (Defenders of the Cross), it will be released for the first time ever, on CD. Packaged in a beautiful jewel case collectors edition CD, complete with an 8-page full lyric booklet. The original cover art has been enhanced with a beautiful layout and design by Scott Waters of NLTM Graphics. Additionally, the album under went a special 40th anniversary remaster courtesy of Rob Colwell (Bombworks Sound). The release will be a one-time pressing of 500 pieces and will be released in March 2026 through Roxx Records.
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “The Hungering Dark/Light Ship” –
A2. “Aim For The Heart” – 4:30
A3. “Lighthouse” – 4:00
A4. “Zero To None” – 3:38
Side Two
B1. “Feel The Fire” – 3:30
B2. “Lonely Without You” – 3:15
B3. “(In My) Dream Of Heaven” – 3:18
B4. “Guiding My Way” – 5:03
B5. “Morningstar” – 4:20
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Frontline Records. Remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound and re-issued as a Limited Edition CD by Roxx Records in 2026 (500 copies only).
CREDITS. Produced and Arranged by Terry Scott Taylor. Engineered at Doug Doyle and recorded at 3-D Studios. Art Direction and Layout by Ed McTaggart. Painting by Jeff Foster.
Musicians: Mark de la Bretonne (Vocals, Piano), Rob Watson (Keyboards), Alan Palmer (Saxophone), Rick Lane (Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar), Jeff Foster (Bass), Robert Foster (Drums, Percussion). Backing Vocals: Rob Watson, Terry Taylor, Tim Chandler.
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