Not of this World is the sixth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1983. It is very similar to its predecessor (More Power to Ya), and Bob Hartman has stated that he considers it to be the musical equivalent of a sequel. This album includes some of the group's most popular recordings from the 1980s.
The use of keyboards is featured prominently in this album compared to its predecessor, but not nearly to the level as featured on Beat the System.
Contents
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.
"Visions (Doxology)" – 2:04 (traditional, arr John Slick)
"Not of this World" – 4:49
"Bema Seat" – 3:54
"Grave Robber" – 4:18
"Blinded Eyes" – 5:33
"Not by Sight" – 3:20 (John Slick)
"Lift Him Up" – 3:26
"Pied Piper" – 4:00
"Occupy" – 3:28 (John Slick)
"Godpleaser" – 4:35
"Visions (reprise) (Doxology)" – 2:28 (traditional, arr John Slick)
Awards
Nominated for the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus.
Personnel
Petra
Greg X. Volz – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion
Bob Hartman – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
John Slick – keyboards, backing vocals
Mark Kelly – bass, backing vocals
Louie Weaver – drums, backing vocals
Production
Jonathan David Brown – producer, recording at Rivendell Recorders, Pasadena, Texas, mixing at Rivendell Recorders
Dave Rogers – assistant engineer
Doug Sarrett – assistant engineer
Steve Hall – mastering at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, California
Joan Tankersley – art direction
Randy Rogers – illustration
Lori Cooper – layout
Mark Tucker – sleeve photography
Vocals recorded at Gold Mine Studios, Nashville, Tennessee