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Finally! A CD reissue of '80's Christian rock band, Servant. Many people act as if Christian music has no history, but, oh, it surely does!  Servant played a major part in furthering rock music in the Christian marketplace. For that reason alone, we own them a big thank you. More than that, their music was good, really good. This digitally remastered, Limited Edition CD was engineered by a young Bob Rock (pre-Metallica, Skid Row and Motley Crue). 

Rockin’ Revival has some truly classic moments. Combine Rez and Petra. Christian classic rock, AOR, or arena rock—whatever fits, Servants deserves a proud place in Christian rock history.

The band started out in early 1976 in Canada when Owen and Sandy Brock and several friends from their Christian community started a band. As various people became part of the community, some would join the band. By 1981, the Brocks had been joined by Bruce Wright, David Holmes Rob Martens, and Bob Hardy. Last to join with amazing keyboard skills was Matt Spransy. 

The messages in the songs are as true and needed today as they were when they were written over twenty years ago. Either they are timeless or we haven’t made it very far along this Walk. I vote for both. Prophecy, truth, ethics, revival, selfishness, vanity, jealousy, and closed hearts are addressed in various inventive stories. 

“Heidelberg Blues” is one rocking personal testimony song. Sandy Brock cries out to the Lord for meaning and salvation. “Look Out Babylon” is a warning to the world to set things straight with God because it will all be over soon.  Directed at the modern day inward-looking church, “Isolated” tells the story of a person alone in his own place of worship. “I’m Gonna Live,” the album closer, is an all-out anthem to live a life dedicated to the Lord. It was written by one Doug Pinnick of King’s X fame.

“Listen” is a highlight on Rockin’ Revival. Loaded with keyboard runs, crunging power chords and smooth harmony lead guitar. Sparks fly from this one. 

If you want to know about the journey that got us to where Christian rock is today, Servant’s Rockin’ Revival has a solid branch in the family tree. Oh, and don’t forget your air guitar!

Bob Felberg
8/9/2006