God Fixation

God Fixation
Studio album by Petra
Released	April 21, 1998
Genre	Christian rock
Length	43:02
Label	Word Records Epic Records
Producer	John & Dino Elefante
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Petra chronology
Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus (1997) God Fixation (1998) Double Take (2000)

God Fixation is the eighteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in April 21, 1998.

The album features new members: guitarist Pete Orta and guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Brandow. All new members worked on the music and lyrics of the new songs contributing heavily to the sound of this album, which is more modern and less driving than most of their previous work.

Track listing

All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.

1. "If I Had to Die for Someone" (Music by Chapin and John Elefante) – 4:39
2. "Hello Again" (Music by Brian Wooten and Elefante) – 3:40
3. "A Matter of Time" (Music by Hartman, Elefante and Wooten) – 3:24
4. "Falling Up" (Music by Orta and Elefante) – 4:25
5. "Over the Horizon" (Words by Chelsea Brandow, Music by Orta and Elefante) – 4:37
6. "God Fixation" (Music by Orta, Chapin and Elefante) – 2:54
7. "Set for Life" (Music by Kevin Brandow, Wooten and Elefante) – 3:55
8. "Magnet of the World" (Music by Hartman and Elefante) – 3:44
9. "Shadow of a Doubt" (Music by Hartman and Elefante) – 3:27
10. "St. Augustine's Pears" – 3:48
11. "The Invitation" (Music by K.Brandow, Wooten and Elefante) – 4:29

Awards

• Nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 1998.

Personnel

Petra

• Pete Orta - Lead and Rhythm Guitars, vocals
• John Schlitt - Lead Vocals
• Kevin Brandow - Guitars, vocals
• Lonnie Chapin - Bass, vocals
• Louie Weaver - Drums

Additional musicians

• Bob Hartman - Guitars
• Robert Freeman - Violin
• Brian Wooten - Guitars
• John Elefante - Background vocals

Production

• John & Dino Elefante - Producer
• Bob Hartman - Executive producer

Recording

• Recorded and Mixed at the Sound Kitchen, Franklin, Tennessee
• Additional recording at The Snack Bar, Brentwood, Tennessee
• Engineered and Mixed by J.R. McNeely & Richie Biggs
• Assisted by Todd Gunnerson, Tim Coyle and Matt Weeks
• Mastered by Ken Love at Master Mix

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