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Scarecrow Messiah is the sixth studio album by the American hard rock band Bride, released on StarSong Records in 1994. The album was recorded by John Elefante, Dino Elefante and J.R. McNeely at Pakaderm Studios, Los Alamitos, California; with John and Dino Elefante producing for Pakaderm Productions. Mixed by Dino Elefante at Pakaderm Studios, assisted by J.R. McNeely. “Doubt” features Oz Fox of Stryper on lead guitar.
Rather than trying to top the best album of its career, Bride has drawn on the elements which made ‘Snakes in the Playground‘ so successful – terrific songwriting and high-energy performances – and added a new sound and fresh lyrical twists to the mix. To begin with, producers John and Dino Elefante shave just a few rough edges off the ‘Snake’ sound while sacrificing none of the intensity of that previous release.
The core of Bride’s sound is still blues-based rock; you’ll hear plenty of Led Zeppelin via Guns ‘N’ Roses on there, if that’s what your ears crave. But guitarist Troy Thompson, bassist Rik Foley and drummer Jerry McBroom have written several tunes which also incorporate everything from R&B shadings to vintage Neil Young guitar sound. Dale Thompson’s lyrics are practically devoid of any hard rock clichés. The perfect example is the title track, which depicts Christ as the scarecrow. The image of Jesus on the cross is evoked, while the metaphor of Him hanging alone in the field for our protection is at once chilling and comforting. Dale retains his standing as arguably the premiere vocalist in Christian rock, while his accomplished bandmates offer outstanding support. ‘Scarecrow’ might not have the immediate impact of ‘Snakes’, but it’s certainly a worthy follow-up. [Bruce A. Brown, CCM, August 1994]
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CD tracklist:
01. Beast – 4:27
02. Place – 3:42
03. Murder – 4:08
04. Scarecrow – 3:52
05. Crazy – 3:44
06. Time – 4:17
07. One – 3:29
08. Doubt – 4:11
09. DadMom – 3:29
10. Thorns – 5:51
11. Questions – 1:51
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by StarSong Records.
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