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| REZ: Compact Favorites | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1983–1985 | |||
| Studio | The Odeon, Tone Zone Studios, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Christian rock | |||
| Length | 42:29 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Producer | Rez Band | |||
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REZ: Compact Favorites was the 11th release, and second compilation album, by American Christian rock band Resurrection Band, known at this point as "REZ", released in 1988.
Compact Favorites was the name given to a series of CDs by Sparrow Records for several artists on its roster, including Sheila Walsh, AD, Steve Camp and Michele Pillar. Because CDs were relatively new to the Christian market and still considered a premium format, the idea was to compile the best tracks from albums that weren't likely to be released on CD anytime soon. Since REZ was with Sparrow for only a brief period, the tracks on this album are pulled from just three albums: Live Bootleg, Hostage , and Between Heaven 'N Hell .
Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, was a Christian rock band formed in 1972. They were part of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago and most of its members have continued in that community to this day. Known for their blend of blues-rock and hard rock, Resurrection Band is credited as one of the forerunners of the Christian metal genre. Christianity Today called them "the most influential band in Christian music history." Following their debut in 1978, the band's greatest popularity was during the early 1980s, but later in the decade they received some crossover success when they had two music videos featured on MTV.
Daniel Band is a Canadian Christian metal group formed in 1979 in Toronto. They played in the contemporary Christian music industry with a sound that ranged from hard rock to heavy metal.
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White Heart, also listed as Whiteheart, was an American contemporary Christian music and pop-rock band which formed in 1982. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Original members Billy Smiley and Mark Gersmehl worked with a continually changing cast of bandmates. In 1985, former roadie Rick Florian became the lead singer.
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