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Petra departed from its normal routine of churning out a studio album every year to visit the arena of praise and worship. Aren't we glad they did? Although there have been a number of well-known praise and worship albums preceeding this one, Petra turned the industry on its ears by releasing "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out."

The CD begins with an original tune, "I Love the Lord", that sets the standard for the remaining 13 cuts on the album. "King of King" and "Jesus, Jesus, Glorius One" continue the rock anthems of praise. Things slow down a bit with reverential covers of "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" and the beautiful "Take Me In." "Salvation Belongs to Our God" is well covered and also enjoyed a great deal of airplay on Christian radio. The other original tune, "The King of Glory Shall Come In", rocks on, but it reminds me a little of Handel's "Messiah: No. 31 Chorus" ("Lift up your heads, O ye gates" (Ps. 24: 7 - 10)). We continue with rocking renditions of a three-song medley ("No Weapon Formed Against Us", "I Will Celebrate/When the Spirit of the Lord") and the energetic "I Will Sing Praise". "Hallowed Be Thy Name" sounds like a lovely heartfelt prayer. "Friends (All in the Family of God)" is a fun song done in a catchy 50-ish pop style. "I Will Call Upon the Lord" and "We Exalt Thee" provide a climatic end that can be easily sung along with by anybody.