Beyond Belief | ||||
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Studio album by Petra | ||||
Released | June 20, 1990 | |||
Genre | Christian rock, hard rock | |||
Length | 44:00 | |||
Label | DaySpring, Word, A&M, Epic | |||
Producer | John and Dino Elefante | |||
Petra chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | (not rated) |
Jesus Freak Hideout | (no staff review) |
Beyond Belief | |
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Theatrical release poster
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Directed by | Stephen Yake |
Produced by | Stephen Yake |
Written by | Stephen Yake Tom Newman Andrea Jobe Jeff Bates |
Starring |
Tony Leech Jason Rogers |
Distributed by | Dayspring |
Release date
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1990 |
Running time
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50 minutes |
Language | English |
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 (On Fire! and This Means War!).
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 band also released a mini-movie of the same title. The movie features videos of most of the songs of the album intercalated in the plot. (see Beyond Belief)
All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.
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.
The film follows Chad Warren (Tony Leech), a young senior at high school, that must face the illness of his brother, David (Jason Rogers) 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.