VAN ZANT - ALWAYS LOOK UP Vinyl LP

Following the release of Revival, fans clamored for a return to Petra's rock roots, and Jekyll & Hyde delivered. Led by John Schlitt on vocals and Bob Hartman on guitars, the band returned to form with aggressive riffs and thought-provoking lyrics. The album features contributions from session musicians like Peter Furler (Newsboys) on drums and Phil Joel on bass, ensuring a polished yet powerful production.

If you grew up in a church youth group like I did in the 80s, you most likely weren't listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. The only connection you had as a teenager was the Christian southern rock band Vision, whose first two albums came with hype stickers promoting Lynyrd Skynyrd members Billy Powell and Leon Wilkenson. If you didn't grow up in a conservative church, you absolutely knew of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Songs like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama" were some of the most played songs of their time and still are in regular rotation nearly everywhere you go.

On October 20, 1977, three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, were killed in a plane crash. His brother Johnny Van Zant took over as lead vocalist when the band reunited, and Donnie Van Zant co-founded and sang for the rock band.38 Special. The two brothers formed Van Zant in the 1980s. As Christians, we longed for real rockers to turn to Christ and jam for the King, rock for the Rock, and (insert your silly cliche here).

That's exactly what has happened here. The Van Zant Brothers have put together a full-on Christian rock album, bringing all their rock prowess to worship the King of Kings on their newest album Always Look Up. Girder Music is proud to offer an exclusive vinyl version of this album!

Tracks:

1. Awesome God
2. Stand Up
3. Warrior
4. There You Are
5. Speak His Name
6. Why God Brought Me Here
7. Praying
8. It's Up to You
9. Holy Moment
10. Leaning on the Cross
11. Jesus Christ

Label: Girder Records