Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out

Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out is the eleventh studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra and their first praise album. It was released on October 3, 1989 by DaySpring Records, marking the band's return to the Word family as the early version of Petra was signed to sister label Myrrh.

Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out
Studio album by
Petra
ReleasedOctober 3, 1989
GenreChristian rock, praise
Length45:58
LabelDaySpring, Word, A&M, Epic
ProducerBob Hartman and John Lawry
Petra chronology
Petra Means Rock
(1989)		 Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out
(1989)		 Beyond Belief
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideoutnot rated[2]
The Phantom Tollboothnot rated[3]

The music is mostly a collection of traditional praise songs with a rock style. However, there are two original songs, both written by band founder Bob Hartman.

This album also marked the end of custom artwork on Petra albums. From this album forward Petra would use photos of the band on them for album covers. Compilations by Star Song would continue to use custom artwork though.

Commercially it is the second most successful album of the band, after Beyond Belief. It was certified Gold on January 23, 1998.

In November 1992, Petra released a Spanish-language version of this album called Petra en Alabanza.[4]

Track listing
  1. "I Love the Lord" (lyrics by Bob Hartman) – 3:35
  2. "King of Kings" (lyrics and music by Sophie Conty and Naomi Batya) – 1:47
  3. "Jesus, Jesus, Glorious One" (lyrics and music by Curtis Peifer) – 2:18
  4. "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" (lyrics and music by Jamie Owens-Collins) – 3:04
  5. "Take Me In" (lyrics and music by Dave Browning) – 4:11
  6. "Salvation Belongs to Our God" (lyrics and music by Adrian Turner and Pat Howard) – 2:56
  7. "The King of Glory Shall Come In" (lyrics and music by Hartman) – 3:10
  8. "No Weapon Formed Against Us" (unknown author) – 1:44
  9. "I Will Celebrate/When the Spirit of the Lord" (lyrics and music by Linda Duvall) – 4:15
  10. "I Will Sing Praise" (lyrics and music by Jacque DeShetler) – 2:45
  11. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (lyrics and music by Bill Ancira) – 4:12
  12. "Friends (All in the Family of God)" (lyrics and music by John Wierick) – 4:20
  13. "I Will Call Upon the Lord" (lyrics and music by Michael O'Shields) – 3:48
  14. "We Exalt Thee" (lyrics and music by Pete Sanchez) – 3:46

Awards
  • Won Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging in 1990.

Personnel

Petra

Additional musicians

  • Walt Harrah – background vocals
  • Rick Riso – background vocals
  • Cathy Riso – background vocals
  • Charlie Hoage – background vocals
  • Sara Tennison – background vocals
  • John Elefante – background vocals
  • Greg Vail – saxophone ("Friends (All In the Family of God)")

Production

  • Bob Hartman – producer
  • John Lawry – producer

Recording

Petra en Alabanza
Petra en Alabanza
Studio album by
Petra
Released1992
GenreChristian rock, praise
Length42:50
LabelDaySpring, Word
ProducerBob Hartman, John Lawry
Petra chronology
Unseen Power
(1991)		 Petra en Alabanza
(1992)		 Wake-Up Call
(1993)

In 1992, Petra released a Spanish version of Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out titled Petra en Alabanza. The album featured almost the same songs, translated by Juan Salinas from Producciones CanZion. Additional voices and choirs were recorded by Gerardo Hernández at Shakin' Studios in Franklin, Tennessee.

Track listing
  1. "Amo Al Señor" – 3:35
  2. "Rey de Reyes" – 1:47
  3. "Cristo Glorioso Rey" – 2:18
  4. "La Batalla Es De Nuestro Señor" – 3:04
  5. "Señor Llévame A Tus Atrios" – 4:11
  6. "La Salvación Es De Nuestro Dios" – 2:56
  7. "El Rey De Gloria Entrará" – 3:10
  8. "Yo Celebraré/El Espíritu De Dios" – 4:15
  9. "Te Alabo" – 2:45
  10. "Tu Nombre Santo Es" – 4:12
  11. "Amigos" – 4:20
  12. "Clamaré a mi Señor" – 3:48
  13. "Te Exaltamos" – 3:46

References
  1. "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out". AllMusic.
  2. "Petra, "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com.
  3. "Petra - a Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". tollbooth.org.
  4. "Petraspective - Petra Discography: Albums - PETRA EN ALABANZA".
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