The album features Midwestern roots rock'n'roll, country rock and southern rock, which was the band's trademark during its first years.
The band's debut is more raw than later Petra albums, lacking the refined production values of future releases. It was recorded on a limited budget of $1,000 during the span of two weeks.[4] Nevertheless, this first record displays remarkable guitar technique with many dual guitar solos reminiscent of the Allman Brothers, Wishbone Ash, Thin Lizzy, and other bands from the period who employed harmony leads.
Unlike later Petra albums, lead vocal duties are shared by guitarists Bob Hartman and Greg Hough.
Track listings
All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.
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