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Colours

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' bought the album in'79 - still great christian rock today. A ground breaking album in it's time.

This is by far THE BEST Rez band album ever. Probably THE BEST CCM hard rock album period. Every track, save one (Beggar in The Alleyway - I tried to like it but it doesn't grab me, but that's okay!), this album still more than hits the mark. Musically and lyrically this album is moving. Very emotive, terrific hooks, and most definately a stake in the ground, marking territory reserved for MEANINGFUL musical landmarks. I was blessed to have Glenn Kaiser, the songwriter and guitarist for Rez, autograph my CD personally. Lord bless you Glenn.... Jesus, bless this man and strengthen his heart in You everyday. God bless you and your family Glenn! A multitude read God's word but few pick up their guitar with one hand and hold Jesus' hand with the other and WALK ON.

Can't rave enough about this classic gem!

If you like 80s hard rock/metal, then this is the album for you--tremendous and creative production, heart searing lyrics that challenge you, and some of the best dual guitar leads. And the title track has an irresistable bass line and the dual-guitar lead that just goes on and on and on -- great stuff!

I know few will believe me, but this is the best album ever composed!

I got it when it came out and still love it.

I think musically, there is none better and it is a classic lyrically.

"... sometimes you scare me by what you cause me to see
and I'm afraid of knowing who I am
though you changed me there's still a lot of old wine skin

...

one part of me doesn't want to grow"

I could go on, but if you like Christian rock, you MUSt have this album!

I love Resurrection Band's albums from "Awaiting Your Reply" to "DMZ". I would say that this is maybe the best one. There are lots of great riffs and no ballads at all. My favorite tracks are "N.Y.C.", "Colours", and "The Struggle".

Don't be fooled by the tropical-looking cover... This ain't no reggae ho-down! This is butt-kickin' metal. And all the better because at the heart of the music is their unwavering dedication to Christ. It does not come across as preachy, so please give it a try if you're not a "born again" Christian. Heck, this is way better than several of my Scorpions or Rush albums (I have just about the complete catalog of most good, hard rock artists). It's amazing to me that this album did not get secular airplay. There are so many incredible hooks and fantastic vocals. This is a great slab of hard rocking metal music. Definitely in the top 4 of the Resurrection Band catalog. Great driving or workout music. Very high intensity. You'll be whipping out your air-guitar, I promise you.

I wore this album out many times as a teenager. There are hints of AC/DC, Rush, other Hard Rock elements here interlaced with moving and hard hitting lyrics that create great song writing. This is the first Rez Band album with good production.
The two before this had great song writing too but Colours finally started sounding like some money was being spent in the producing of REZ. Glenn Kaisers Vocals rip through emotions, politics and the finding of God in a raw and gritty world. A hope is just in reach as Wendi and Glenn both sing their best. Stu has some great guitar licks (as well as Glenn)and the songwriting is both moving and rockin'. This is the only Resurrection Band album with no Keyboards. It's Christian Rock with deep REAL lyrics that deal with Deep Real struggles! and it's the ONLY C-rock with Hard Hitting Rock in 1980! It is available still and repackaged at the grrr records site.
-Marty Grrr Records

I have to agree with the above review(s). This is the best of the many works by Rez. I got hooked on Rez in 1983 by my brother and have followed them ever since, through high school, college, and beyond. Great stuff!

Without a doubt, one of the best Christian rock albums of all time...searing vocals, guitar solos and more...

1. Autograph
2. Colours
3. N.Y.C.
4. Hidden Man
5. Amazing
6. American Dream
7. Benny and Sue
8. City Streets
9. Beggar in the Alley Way
10. Struggle

I am giving "Colours" three stars and this may be one star too many. I simply have never really been able
to enjoy this cd. I believe this is one of the GOOFIEST cd/tapes/lps that I have ever owned. I listed 3 musical
formats for I have not been able to really LIKE this record on cassette, vinyl lp or even now on cd. The music is
simply rather poor at times. The band took a radical DEPARTURE from a form of what was at times psychedelic hard rock to a sort of new wave/punk rock. It must be noted also that the Resurrection Band was starting ANEW with a NEW record label. The band left Star Song Records and began a new contract with Light Records. I don't know why changing labels began a new sound for the band, but alas, the band sounded very little like the band that produced "Awaiting Your Reply" and "Rainbow's End."

"Colours" is a fairly bizarre and weak record I believe for the following reasons. First, the band seemed to try to
make a type of music that they did not quite have the mastery to make.


1. Autograph---- this song starts off with a long guitar jam. The first notes of the jam are very unmusical but the jamming becomes enjoyable later. Wendi doesn't sing until 2:01 in the song. I think Wendi did quite well in her opening wail but it seems that even Wendi cannot sing the words quite fast enough. The message of the song is very strong. If anything this song is memorable for the contrast of the jam to the fast vocal. This is some sort of anthem. It's not bad, it's certainly different.

2. Colours -- is what the band calls "a little worship song". The song is one the better songs on the record. This song again has a strong message. This song features Glenn Kaiser on vocals.

3. N.Y.C.-- this is a fast paced song that again features Glenn Kaiser on vocals, but on this song Glenn shows us a part of his voice that we probably never needed to hear. Glenn sings in some sort of harsh sounding vocal, and it isn't the only song on the record where he uses this sort of vocal. Think of Barry Gibb going into a high voice, but this vocal sound by Glenn simply isn't flattering. Personally I find this vocal sound hard to listen to. The lyrics of the song are strongly pointing to Jesus Christ. I also like the strange drum sound that comes at the end of the song.

4. Hidden Man-- is a Glenn Kaiser vocal sung in his natural voice. This is one of the better songs on the record, like Colours but better. Hidden Man is about Satan or about our man's LOST nature. This song is quite good. This is a basic rock song.

5. Amazing --- This is yet another sort of NEW WAVE song. The song start off with some GOOFY guitar riffs that bounce around. The song is very fast and then Wendi comes on and sings. The song is about how AMAZING Christ is. Glenn joins in to sing a little also, but this is basically a Wendi Kaiser vocal. The song isn't exactly bad but the problem is that the song sounds goofy, amatueristic and not really ready for the radio. The song sound more experimental than anything. There really isn't anything wrong with this but it doesn't really make for the best music.

6. American Dream--- tackles issues of our time. This is a vocal by Glenn and again in a sort of harsh vocal. This song features the sound of an exploding ATOMIC BOMB. The problem with the explosion is that it should be MUCH LOUDER. I have trouble following this song because Glenn covers so much vocally and because of the harsh vocal sound.

7. Benny and Sue--- This song features Wendi on vocals. Wendi sings about a girl named Sue who has had an abortion. She meets up with Benny who is a drifting ex-marine. Sue was an ex-cheerleader. Benny and Sue get in a motorcycle crash. Benny dies not having accepted Christ. Sue didn't die in the crash but lives on to have a chance to accept Christ.

8. City Streets-- A Glenn Kaiser vocal in the harsh vocal that I'm not crazy about. This is an urban sort of record about life on the streets, in the big city, about trying to make it in America. This song has a lot of realism going for it. This record features Rez using a new sound to reach people for Christ. The band was trying to stay
contemporary. The first two albums are more traditionally rooted in hard rock. This song has a very strong Christian Message.

9. Beggar In The Alleyway--- This is a touching song as sung by Wendi Kaiser. It is a ballad of sorts. Colours would have been a much stronger record with more songs like this one. This song belongs on any Rez Anthology. Again, this song fits in with the urban/city theme that the band was going for. Remember, the members of the Resurrection Band lived in Chicago, in a poor section of town.

10. The Struggle--- A Glenn Kaiser vocal, sung in his regular voice, this is very telling and personal song that I sometimes find upsetting and disturbing as it really hits home.



I think the biggest problem with this record is that it doesn't flow at all. Perhaps this record is much better than I give it credit for. One thing about this record is that it has remained in my mind now for at least 25 years. Part of the reason is some bad music, and the other part is the sincere message and effort on the part of the band. The band uses the good, the bad, and the ugly, to reach people for Jesus Christ.


Musically I gave this record a 3 out of five stars.

Lyrically, I think this record probably deserves 4 stars for it's attempt to reach people for Christ,
and to put itself in the context of urban America. This is to say that the record is probably much more
intelligent than it at first appears. What might be lost in some goofy songs is the band's attempt to reach
fans with a different rock and roll format.


What type of music is this?

Punk?

New Wave?

Rock and Roll?

All of the above?



This is why I LOVE the Glenn Kaiser Band. GKB is SOLID BLUES ROCK with some country as well.

It sometimes seems that many songs were simply written to cater to Wendi, to giver her something
to sing. I think the influence of a woman in the band often led to many bad decisions. When Glenn
is in charge of the musical direction I haven't encountered goofy or embarrassing songs.

But give Glenn all the credit for being a FAMILY MAN, for LOVING his WIFE and for staying with her
all of these years. Rez was a FAMILY, and the music was what it was. And Wendi brought a lot of balance
into the band. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.