Jekyll and Hyde
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Je·kyll and Hyde
(jĕk'əl, jē'kəl; hīd') 
n. Informal
One who has a dual personality that alternates between phases of good and evil behavior.
n. Informal
One who has a dual personality that alternates between phases of good and evil behavior.
[After The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.]
Oxford Companion to American Theatre:
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Jekyll and Hyde
Jekyll and Hyde (1997), a musical thriller by Leslie Bricusse (book, lyrics), Frank Wildhorn (music). [ Plymouth Theatre, 1,543 perf.] Ambitious scientist Dr. Jekyll (Robert Cuccioli) experiments with the chemical properties of evil, turning himself into the crazed Mr. Hyde who murders innocent victims, including the prostitute (Linda Eder) who is beloved by Jekyll. Notable songs: This Is the Moment; A New Life; Someone Like You. Because the score had already been recorded and released, selling more than two hundred thousand CDs, the negative reviews did not dampen business, and the musical soon developed a cult following. Frank WILDHORN (b. 1958) is a pop songwriter whose first Broadway credit was providing the music for additional songs for Victor/Victoria (1995). His other theatre scores are The Scarlet Pimpernel (1997) and The Civil War (1999).
American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
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Jekyll and Hyde
A personality alternating between good and evil behavior, as in You never know whether Bob will be a Jekyll or a Hyde. This expression comes from Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(1886). Also see
lead a double life.
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Jekyll and Hyde
1. A slang term referring to the strengths and weaknesses of a company's financial statements.
2. An asset that suddenly increases or decreases in value.
3. A senior manager's good and bad qualities, or the polarized views between two key officers within a corporation.
Investopedia Says:
This term is derived from R. L. Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." Dr Jekyll, the atypical good scientist, unleashes his dark side, nicknamed Mr Hyde, through self-experimentation. Although Jekyll and Hyde have contradictory natures, they are one and the same person.
1. At first glance Jekyll and Hyde financial statements may seem to show strong performance, but a closer look reveals covert weaknesses.
2. Volatile stock that fluctuates widely in price is an example of a Jekyll and Hyde.
3. If two officials of a company both envision important but conflicting goals, it is called a Jekyll and Hyde situation.
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Jekyll & Hyde
- Artist: Petra
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- Release Date: August 19, 2003
- Type: Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Gospel
Review
Petra returns -- yes, some will say "oh no," while others will chant "yeah!" mightily -- with the band's 25th album (not including greatest-hits collections) in over nearly 30 years in the Christian music biz. What a ride. They've done everything from play heavy-duty 1970s thunderheaded metal to praise music to hopelessly misguided prog rock. And, like Canada's national heroes Rush, just when you think it's over and the band is gone for good, the whispering starts on the streets and small shadowy creatures start scurrying about in nervous anticipation. And ultimately it comes -- the new album. More often than not Petra's fans have wailed at the absence of the bone-crunching gospel-metal Petra defined long before the new wave of Christian metal. But they need wait no more, because with Newsboys producer Peter Furler (who acts as a third member), Jekyll & Hyde is a prog metal monster of a record with a mix bigger than all the early Metallica albums assembled and more hooks than Poison and Dio put together. Only the recent return of Queensrÿche has equal muscle, but in the lyrics and hooks department, not power. From the jarring riffs of the title cut to the amazing, Boston-like hook scored through with overdriven compressed guitars on "Perfect World," John Schlitt soars like a kid 20 years his junior on vocals. The tempo on most of the tracks, such as "Test of Time," is tough, greasy, crunchy, and funky. This is metal with teeth and menace. Petra spits out the gospel as a way of not only stating its claim on what the bandmembers perceive to be the Truth, but to be absolutely clear that they make no concessions to the world of men and devils. Even cursory listens to the amazing syncopated "I Will Seek You" and the sole straight-ahead rock anthem, "Sacred Trust" (which closes the album so as not to get in the way of the careening metal), reveal this. In sum, Jekyll & Hyde is one badass heavy metal record full of great songs, proggy hooks, stunning riffs, and a possibility that lies behind its text. Who can ask for more from a band that has been at it for three decades? The bottom line is that Petra is as good as anybody out there right now on either side of the CCM aisle. ~ Thom Jurek, Rovi| Jekyl & Hyde (2007 Album by Sader) | |
| Jekyll & Hyde (Album by Musical) |
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Jekyll and Hyde (album)
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| Released | August 19, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | Bridge St. Studios | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, hard rock, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 31:09 | |||
| Label | Inpop Records | |||
| Producer | Peter Furler | |||
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| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Jekyll & Hyde is the twenty-second studio album released by Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 2003 by Inpop Records. It is the last studio album released by Petra (excluding the Spanish version, released the following year). The music features a progressive metal sound that has drawn a comparison to Poison, Dio, and Queensrÿche.[3]
The title of the album is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde due to the similar issues of sin and temptation it deals with.
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Album background
Concept and songwriting
After the release of Revival, Petra's third praise album and their first album with Inpop Records, John Schlitt says fans started sending e-mails to the record company asking them for a more straightforward rock album. Inpop agreed to the idea and they started working on a second album together.
Schlitt has said that the record company encouraged Petra founder, guitarist and main songwriter Bob Hartman to "write those songs that you're used to writing. Don't try to write like this or try to be like that. Just be you" which motivated Hartman.[4] New bassist Greg Bailey also collaborated in the writing of the song "Would'a, Could'a, Should'a", along with Hartman.
The concept of the album, and its title track, is a reference to Robert Louis Stevenson novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. According to Hartman, it "is an intriguing look at the internal battle between right and wrong. It's about the fighting that goes on inside of us. It's like when Paul said, 'The things I want to do are the things I don't do, and the things I don't want to do are the things that I do.'"[5]
According to Brent Handy, an industry insider that worked with singer John Schlitt on Project Damage Control, "the band thought that 'Jekyll & Hyde' was a make-or-break album".[6]
Recording
With Schlitt and Hartman as the only remaining members, Greg Bailey was hired as bassist. Bailey collaborated in the songwriting of one song and recorded background vocals. However, producer Peter Furler, one of Inpop's founders, decided to use session musicians Wade Jaynes and Phil Joel to play bass.
The album also features Furler on drums replacing long-time member Louie Weaver for the recording. However, temporary drummer Justin Johnson is partially featured on the album booklet. He would tour with the band until permanent drummer Paul Simmons was hired.[7]
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.
- "Jekyll & Hyde" – 3:04
- "All About Who You Know" – 2:35
- "Stand" – 3:19
- "Would'a, Should'a, Could'a" (Words & Music by Hartman and Greg Bailey) – 2:58
- "Perfect World" – 3:13
- "Test of Time" – 3:00
- "I Will Seek You" – 2:34
- "Life As We Know It" – 3:27
- "Till Everything I Do" – 3:03
- "Sacred Trust" – 3:52
Awards
- Nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2003.
Personnel
Band members
- John Schlitt - Lead Vocals
- Bob Hartman - Guitars
- Greg Bailey - Background Vocals
Guest musicians
- Peter Furler - Drums, background vocals
- Wade Jaynes - Bass
- Phil Joel - Bass, background vocals
- Jamie Rowe - Background vocals
Production
- Producer - Peter Furler
Recording
- Recorded at Bridge St. Studios by Dan Rudin
- Additional Engineering by Bob Hartman at House of Bob Studios
- Programming by Jeff Frankenstein
- Mixed by Tony Palacios at The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, Tennessee
- Mix Assistant - Kevin Pickle
- Mastered by Richard Dodd at Vital Recordings
Notes
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Jekyll & Hyde". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/album/jekyll-hyde-r652897. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ John Schlitt Interview on PetraRocksMyWorld; Renaud, Josh (September 11, 2003)
- ^ Petra Biography on Petraband.com
- ^ Bob Hartman confirms that Petra plans to retire on PetraRocksMyWorld; Renaud, Josh
- ^ Petraspective. "Petraspective: Jekyll & Hyde". http://home.filternet.nl/~p.th.vanwingerden/petraspective/albums22.html.
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