''Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore'' is the fourth

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by American

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band

Resurrection Band Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, was a Christian rock band formed in 1972. They were part of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago and most of its members have continued in that community to this day. Known for ...

, released in 1981.

Recording history

Resurrection Band's move toward a more pop-influenced hard rock sound is solidified on this release, which in many ways is a continuation of the lyrical themes and musical sounds first expressed on ''

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''. A small hint of the band's future incorporation of new wave keyboard stylings can also be heard on the closing track, "Lovin' You." Once again, social issues (" Elevator Muzik" humorously trashes American

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, "The Chair" addresses the plight of

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s, and the title track deals with the destructive effects of

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on children), spiritual struggles ("The Crossing," "Alienated" and "Can't Do It on My Own") and evangelistic challenges to the listener ("First Degree Apathy" and "Stark/Spare") dominate the songs on the record. Along with ''Colours'' and '' Awaiting Your Reply'', ''Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore'' is considered by many music critics to be among Resurrection Band's finest work, and was immediately recognized as such by the leading alternative Christian music magazine at the time, ''Harvest Rock Syndicate'', which awarded the album five stars. This album was re-released in 2005 by

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Track listing

All songs written by

Glenn Kaiser Glenn Kaiser (born January 21, 1953) is a Chicago-based Christian blues musician, singer, songwriter and pastor. He was the leader of Resurrection Band and is currently the leader of The Glenn Kaiser Band. Personal life Childhood Kaiser's ol ...

unless otherwise noted # "Stark/Spare" (Kaiser, Stu Heiss) – 3:42 # "Elevator Muzik" – 1:55 # "Alienated" – 2:02 # "Can't Get You Outta My Mind" – 2:52 # "The Chair" – 5:06 # "Can't Do It on My Own" – 2:50 # "First Degree Apathy" – 3:03 # "Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore" (Kaiser, Jon Trott) – 3:53 # "The Crossing" (Kaiser, Trott) – 3:48 # "Little Children" – 2:36 # "Lovin' You" – 3:29

Personnel

- vocals, guitars, keyboards, lead guitar (4, 5, 9) *

Wendi Kaiser Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, was a Christian rock band formed in 1972. They were part of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago and most of its members have continued in that community to this day. Known for t ...

- vocals *

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- lead guitar, keyboards * Jim Denton - fretless bass, synthesizer *

John Herrin John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...

- drums * Tom Cameron - lead snoring

Production

* Producer -

* Engineer - Phil Bonanno * Mixers - Phil Bonanno, Roger Heiss and Resurrection Band * Album cover concept - JPUSA Graphics * Outside cover art - Janet Cameron * Inside art and layout - Dick Randall

Artwork

is pregnant with her and Glenn's second child in her photo on the back cover of the album. * Graphic artist Dick Randall also posed for the cover painting with his wife, Arnie. * The little boy on the cover and gatefold is Rick Williams, the nephew of Glenn & Wendi Kaiser and John and Tina Herrin. * This is the last

album to be released with a

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cover.

References

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