"Rainbow Promise" 1972

Rainbow Promise, teenage Jesus freak jam band from Texas, early 70's recording, recorded in Ohio, on a Springfield MO label. 2 pressings with different cover variations were made, only sold at their concerts.

Acid Archives:
Christian melodic rock with a loose westcoasty vibe and sound a la Wilson McKinley, has three killers in a row at the beginning of side 1 up there with the best in the genre, another 3-4 numbers that are OK, and a couple of rather painful duds. Clearly above average for the style, and a popular item since many years. There is some confusion around the pressings of this LP, but the second version is credited to Steve Powell & Rainbow Promise and has a completely different cover (showing a pink old-style theatre marquee inside a black border). It also appears that at least some copies came with the 2nd pressing discs in the 1st press sleeve. Both runs are pretty rare. [PL]

Excellent laid-back West Coast style Christian rock. Similar to Wilson McKinley, though not as good (what is?). The lyrical message is a tad awkward at times, but the vocals are strong and heartfelt, and the abundance of echo-heavy guitar is beautiful and often transcendent. The first song on side two is especially dreamy. A couple of good-timey duds dull the overall impact of this album, but the good stuff here is right at the top of this genre. [AM]

Personel:
Steve Powell (electric rhythm guitar)
Leonard Brannon (electric bass)
Richard Slaton (acoustic rhythm guitar)
Ric Bowers (electric lead guitar)
Dennis Jones (drums)
Brother Elijah Morse (coordinator and advisor)

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This album is shared by John. Thank you, John!

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