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Now out of print for over 15 years Rocking Revival is now available for the first time ever on CD. 9 years of touring made them one of the most popular Christian rock bands ever. Engineered and produced by Bob Rock (pre Metallica, Skid Row, Motley Crue), this CD contains the band history, reflections written by founding member Owen Brock.According the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, Servant's 1981 release ROCKIN, REVIVAL was a huge step forward, adding the keyboard sounds of Matt Spransy for a richer, fuller sound. The band's desire was to reach the ears and hearts of those who might not feel so comfortable in church buildings. As a result, their music shied away from self-centered, Jesus-and-me praise lyrics. They avoided easy rock styles that typified most CCM of the day. Instead, Servant championed edgy, passionate, driving rock music, with aggressive stage performances filled with a kingdom message spiced with strong social commentary. A young man named, Doug Pinnick would co-write I'm Gonna Live, which would garner significant radio play, and become a favorite of Christian music fans for years to come. Pinnick would eventually be best known as part of the mainstream heard rock trio, King's X.
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