Rock For The King is a Rock album by Barren Cross, originally released in 1986. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked.
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Musically, Barren Cross is heavily influenced by gothic metal outfits like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. But the lyrics on Rock for the King are definitely coming from a Christian perspective. Containing nine studio tracks and six live performances, this forceful yet melodic CD is excellent at best and decent at its worst. Whether or not one embraces Christianity, it's clear that tunes like "Dying Day" and "Light the Flame" are the work of a decent metal band. The anti-abortion commentary "Killer of the Unborn" has a questionable message -- although this song expresses sympathy for the fetus, it says nothing about the many young women who died in back-alley abortions before Roe v. Wade was passed in the early '70s. But you don't have to agree with one's social or political views to appreciate his or her artistry, and Cross brings a lot of artistry to Rock for the King.
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The Clerk knows this whole record — the pressing quirks, the credits, the take.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- crunchy
- triumphant
- spiritual
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Jim LaVerdeBASS BASS GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BASS, PEDALBOARD , VOCALS
- Michael D.R.I.V.E.LEAD VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Mike LeeLEAD VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Ray ParrisGUITAR LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
- Steve WhitakerDRUMS DRUMS, BACKING VOCALS DRUMS, VOCALS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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