ONLY VISITING THIS PLANET - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ⬇

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In April 2014, Only Visiting This Planet was announced as one of 25 sound recordings inducted for 2013 into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, citing it as a "cultural, artistic and historical treasure, representing the richness and diversity of the American soundscape". More than four decades after its release, Planet is also regarded as a landmark recording in the history of contemporary Christian music. Originally released in 1972, the album was voted in 1990 by CCM magazine as the greatest Christian album ever recorded. We can't say we disagree ;-) The All Music Guide says that "this record truly shines with great lyrics sung to great melodies... the power and passion of "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" is unmistakable and understatedly intense. Other songs such as "The Outlaw" take on the ballad song form to sing about Jesus in a timeless Dylan-esque manner. "The Great American Novel" sings through tears of despair about hypocrisy among both Christians and non-Christians alike. This is the record that begat a thousand cliches, but the sincerity with which Norman's message is delivered belies any skepticism for the triteness of his words. Sarcasm and humor also grace this record in the form of "I Am the Six O'Clock News" and "Reader's Digest." This record is a one-of-a-kind collection."
TRACK LISTING

1. I've Got To Learn To Live Without You
2. The Outlaw
3. Why Don't You Look Into Jesus
4. Righteous Rocker #1
5. I Wish We'd All Been Ready
6. I Am the Six O'Clock News
7. The Great American Novel
8. Pardon Me
9. Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music
10. Reader's Digest

BONUS TRACKS
11. Peacepollutionrevolution (Radio Single)
12. Righteous Rocker (Hard Rock Version)