Beyond Belief (album)


Beyond Belief is the twelfth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on June 20, 1990.
In this album the band continues to polish the hard rock/arena rock sound the band had been working on their previous efforts before their praise album.
As of late 2011, this is the band's most successful album both critically and commercially, and it is considered by most to be the peak of their discography. The album won the band their first Grammy after five previous nominations, and was certified gold on October 3, 1995. The album was listed at No. 71 in CCM Magazines The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.
The band also released a mini-movie of the same title.

Track listing

All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.
  1. "Armed and Dangerous" – 4:06
  2. "I am on the Rock" – 4:37
  3. "Creed" – 4:36
  4. "Beyond Belief" – 5:06
  5. "Love" – 4:10
  6. "Underground" – 4:33
  7. "Seen and Not Heard" – 3:54
  8. "Last Daze" – 5:04
  9. "What's in a Name" – 3:34
  10. "Prayer" – 4:15

    Awards

Petra

Prior to the release of the album, Petra released a short film also called Beyond Belief. The film was produced and directed by Stephen Yake and written by Yake, Tom Newman, Andrea Jobe, and Jeff Bates.
The film features six videos of songs featured on the Beyond Belief album intercalated in the plot of the film. The members of the band also make cameo appearances during the film. The project was filmed on location in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona, Coos Bay, Oregon, Miami, Florida and Lima, Perú.

Plot

The film follows Chad Warren, a young senior in high school, who must face the illness of his brother, David during the summer.
While David is diagnosed with cancer, Chad must compete in a huge track and field competition to get a scholarship at Angelo State. David also insists on Chad mending his relationship with their father, who recently walked out on their family.

Song Videos

The song videos included are:
All songs are included in the band's album Beyond Belief, and were written by the band's guitarist/founder Bob Hartman, except where noted.

Cast