Blessing in Disguise

• Artist: Metal Church
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• Release Date: 1989
• Total Time: 54:21
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Perhaps the finest Metal Church release, Blessing in Disguise offers some of the best material in the group's long career. New vocalist Mike Howe joined up with the band for the recording of this 1989 Elektra release, replacing the departed David Wayne and bringing a burst of energy that the group used to create some of the best American underground metal of the decade. Metal producer extraordinaire Terry Date (White Zombie, Def Tones) dials up some fiery guitar and drum sounds adding an awesome sonic element to the group's fine arrangements and ultra-heavy riffing. Standout cuts include the massive and cathartic "Anthem to the Estranged" and "The Spell that Can't be Broken." Both cuts (as well as the rest of this release) feature excellent guitar work and an uncompromising allegiance to all things heavy that Metal Church continually gained respect for throughout the Seattle band's career. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Fake Healer	Craig Wells, Kurdt Vanderhoof	Metal Church	(5:55)
Rest in Pieces (April 15, 1912)	Craig Wells, Kurdt Vanderhoof	Metal Church	(6:38)
Of Unsound Mind	J. Marshall, Craig Wells	Metal Church	(4:44)
Anthem to the Estranged	Craig Wells, Kurdt Vanderhoof	Metal Church	(9:31)
Badlands	Kurdt Vanderhoof, Craig Wells, Michael Howe	Metal Church	(7:21)
The Spell Can't Be Broken	Kurdt Vanderhoof, Craig Wells, J. Marshall	Metal Church	(6:46)
It's a Secret	Craig Wells	Metal Church	(3:47)
Cannot Tell a Lie	J. Marshall, Kurdt Vanderhoof, Craig Wells	Metal Church	(4:17)
The Powers That Be	Craig Wells, Kurdt Vanderhoof	Metal Church	(5:22)

Credits

Craig Wells (Guitar), Brian Stover (Assistant Engineer), John Marshall (Guitar), Kirk Arrington (Drums), Terry Date (Mixing), Howie Weinberg (Mastering), Joe Alexander (Engineer), Terry Date (Producer), Terry Date (Engineer), Mike Howe (Vocals), Duke Erickson (Guitar (Bass)), Darryl Estrine (Photography), Patricia Finnegan (Assistant Engineer), Duke Erickson (Bass), Metal Church (Arranger), Metal Church (Engineer), Joe Alexander (Mixing)

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