Released 50 years ago sometime early in the year, this is the third album from the early Christian rocker, Randy Stonehill. In the March 2001 issue of CCM Magazine, they listed this at number 13 in their top 100 CCM albums. Side A is titled "Paradise Lost" and tells the story of a man who loves gambling, smoking and has no need for God, but maybe does not have the best life still. This side has the most rock 'n' roll songs and they're a lot of fun. In "Paradise Regained" on Side B, this man finds paradise in the good news of Jesus Christ and relationship with Jesus. There's a love song that points to God, plus a song that celebrates Jesus's birth at the same time as the salvation he brought. But even if you're not into the gospel message, this is a rock album through-and-through. Produced by fellow Christian rocker Larry Norman, it's a lot of classic guitar, bass and drums. Even though the message is the main point and is not at all subtle, the songwriting is great plus the passion and musicianship shines through and makes it worth checking out. The album seems to not be currently on streaming, but it can be purchased and sampled on Bandcamp with some bonus tracks.

Release Year: 1976
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