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Studio album · 1979

Washes Whiter Than

Released in 1979 on Star Song, this was Petra's first album with Greg X. Volz as an official member, made after every founding member except Bob Hartman had left. Its softer sound earned more Christian radio airplay than earlier records, and "Why Should the Father Bother?" became the band's first radio hit.

Released
1979
Label
StarSong/A&M
Produced by
George Atwell
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Track list

Singles from this album: “Why Should the Father Bother?” and “Yahweh Love”.

  1. I'm Thankful 4:21
  2. Why Should the Father Bother?Single · #3 Christian AC 3:46
  3. Morning Star 4:47
  4. Magic Mirror 3:27
  5. Mary's Song 4:00
  6. Yahweh LoveSingle · #20 Christian AC 5:38
  7. (Couldn't Find Love) Without You 4:19
  8. Taste and See 3:23
  9. Magic Words 3:27
  10. Deep Love 3:57

Petra on this record

  • Bob Hartmanlead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, track arrangements
  • Greg X. Volzlead vocals (tracks 1, 4, 6, 8), backing vocals
  • Rob Frazierlead vocals (tracks 1-3, 5-7, 9-10), backing vocals, keyboards, guitars, track arrangements