Voices in Shadows
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Voices in Shadows is the first full-length album by Christian alternative rock band The Choir (known as "Youth Choir" at this point), released in early 1985.
Recording history
Youth Choir was part of a group of Christian alternative rock bands, primarily based out of Orange County, California, that got their start under the aegis of Calvary Chapel.http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/08/14/sections/entertainment/et_music/article_632989.php While bands like Altar Boys, Undercover and Crumbacher were blatantly evangelical in their approach, Youth Choir's lyrics were more measured and subtle--even questioning--and this would remain one of the defining aspects of the band. Musically, Thom Roy referred to the band's early style as the "San Francisco sound," but the influences are primarily British,http://www.thechoir.net (Records page: Voices in Shadows) and echoes of U2 can be felt all over the record, which was for the most part critically well-received. The album's first single, "Someone's Calling," was also a popular hit on Christian rock radio at the time.Although credited as the band's drummer, Steve Hindalong did not play a single beat on this record, as he was in another group called Lucky Stiffs, and wasn't ready to commit full-time to Youth Choir. The drums are instead performed by a drum machine.http://www.thechoir.net (Records page: Voices in Shadows)
Track listing
All songs written and performed by Youth Choir.- "Someone's Calling" - 4:21
- "Wounds of a Young Heart" - 2:38
- "Dreams" - 3:48
- "Another Heart" - 3:32
- "Why Are All the Children Crying" - 4:31
- "Another World" - 3:54
- "Here in the Night" - 4:17
- "Alright Tonight" - 2:54
- "Anyone But You" - 3:34
- "A Million Years" - 3:41
Personnel
- Derri Daugherty - Guitars, vocals
- Mike Sauerbrey - Bass guitar
- Steve Hindalong - Drums, vocals, percussion
Production
- Producer and engineer - Thom Roy
Trivia
- The crashing sound during the instrumental break in "Someone's Calling" is the sound of a hubcab being thrown across the studio floor by Steve Hindalong.http://www.thechoir.net (Records page: Voices in Shadows)
References
| The Choir |
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| Derri Daugherty | Steve Hindalong | Dan Michaels | Tim Chandler Marc Byrd | Robin Spurs | Matt Slocum | Bill Campbell | Mike Sauerbrey | Bill Batstone | Billy Wilde |
| Discography |
| Voices in Shadows | Shades of Gray | Diamonds and Rain | Chase the Kangaroo Wide-Eyed Wonder | Circle Slide | Kissers and Killers | Speckled Bird | Free Flying Soul Flap Your Wings | O How the Mighty Have Fallen |
| Live albums: Let It Fly | ' | ' |
| Compilation Albums: ' | ' |
| Related Articles |
| Lost Dogs | At The Foot of the Cross | Noel | City On A Hill | Galaxy21 Music | Neverland Studios |
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