More Power to Ya

1982 studio album by Petra

More Power to Ya

Studio album by

Petra

Released

September 21, 1982^[1]

Recorded

June 1982^[2]

Genre

Christian rock

Length

43:17

Label

Star Song

Producer

Jonathan David Brown

Petra chronology

Never Say Die
(1981)

More Power to Ya
(1982)

Not of this World
(1983)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout	^[4]

More Power to Ya is the fifth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1982. This was the first album to feature Louie Weaver as the official drummer. It also features the vocals of bassist Mark Kelly in the song "Disciple". The album climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bob Hartman, except where noted

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Stand Up"		3:35
2.	"Second Wind"		4:36
3.	"More Power to Ya"		3:39
4.	"Judas' Kiss"		4:44
5.	"Rose Coloured Stained Glass Windows"		4:19
6.	"Run for the Prize"		4:32
7.	"All Over Me"		5:53
8.	"Let Everything that Hath Breath"	Greg X. Volz	4:23
9.	"Road to Zion"	Mike Hudson	4:01
10.	"Disciple"		3:31
Total length:			43:17

30th Anniversary Edition
No.	Title	Length
11.	"Stand Up" (Live)	1:58
12.	"Judas' Kiss" (Live)	2:46
13.	"More Power to Ya" (Live)	2:39
Total length:		50:42

Backmasking

This album included the use of the backmasking technique. According to many people, backmasking was being used in rock music to include hidden satanic messages. This caused a backlash from the Christian community against the genre. In an attempt to divert people obsessed with this from it, Petra used the technique with the intent to send a message. During the song "Judas' Kiss", from 0:00 to 0:03, the phrase "What are you lookin' for the devil for when you oughta be lookin' for the Lord?" is heard when played in backward motion.

Personnel

Petra

Greg X. Volz – lead vocals
Bob Hartman – guitars
John Slick – keyboards, backing vocals, synthesizer programs and arrangements
Mark Kelly – bass, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "Disciple"
Louie Weaver – drums

Production

Jonathan David Brown – producer, track arrangements, recording at Indian Creek Recording, Uvalde, Texas and Rivendell Recorders, Pasadena, Texas, mixing at Rivendell Recorders
Brian Tankersley – technical assistance
Steve Hall – mastering at MCA/Whitney, Glendale, California
Petra – track arrangements
T & T Designs – art direction
Lisa Williams – layout
Randy Rogers – illustration
Petragram – sleeve illustration
Bob Thigpen – sleeve photos

Charts

Chart (1983)	Peak position
US Inspirational Albums (Billboard)^[5]	5

References

^ "Petraspective - Petra Discography: Albums - MORE POWER TO YA". Petraspective.nl. September 21, 1982. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
^ "A Guide to Petra - The History Page". Guidetopetra.com. September 7, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
^ More Power to Ya at AllMusic
^ "Jesus Freak Hideout review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
^ "Inspirational LPs" (PDF). Billboard. September 17, 1983. p. 39.