40th Anniversary

Album cover

40th Anniversary is a compilation album from Christian rock band Petra. It was released in July 30, 2013 by Star Song Records to celebrate the 40 years of the band's foundation. The album includes 26 classic songs from the band, plus a new song titled "Holy Is Your Name".

Album history

40th Anniversary features 26 songs from previous Petra albums. The last song, "Holy Is Your Name", was specifically recorded for the album. Recording was done at:

• The Hitt House
• Cabana Productions
• Capitol CMG Publishing Studio

The album was mixed by Sean Moffitt and mastered by Brad Blackwood.

Track listing

All songs written by Bob Hartman, except where noted.

Disc 1

1. "Why Should the Father Bother?" – 3:49
2. "Killing My Old Man" – 3:48
3. "For Annie" – 4:27
4. "Without Him We Can Do Nothing" – 3:29
5. "Angel of Light" – 4:21
6. "Road to Zion" – 4:00
7. "Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows" – 4:20
8. "Judas' Kiss" – 4:44
9. "Stand Up" – 3:35
10. "Bema Seat" – 3:56
11. "Grave Robber" – 4:16
12. "Beat the System" – 4:22
13. "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You" – 3:55
14. "Voice in the Wind" – 4:31

Disc 2

1. "Thankful Heart" – 3:15
2. "This Means War!" – 3:31
3. "He Came, He Saw, He Conquered" – 4:09
4. "All Fired Up" – 4:30
5. "Hit You Where You Live" – 4:21
6. "Beyond Belief" – 5:04
7. "Creed" – 4:36
8. "Dance" – 3:45
9. "Sight Unseen" – 3:57
10. "Midnight Oil" – 3:15
11. "Enter In" – 5:01
12. "Jekyll & Hyde" – 3:06
13. "Holy Is Your Name" – 3:43

Personnel

Petra

• John Schlitt – Lead vocals
• Bob Hartman – Guitars
• Greg Bailey – Background vocals

Additional musicians

• Brian Hitt – Guitars, programming on "Holy Is Your Name"
• Matt Arcaini – String programming on "Holy Is Your Name"
• Scott England – Keyboards on "Holy Is Your Name"
• Garth Justice – Drums on "Holy Is Your Name"
• James Gregory – Bass guitar on "Holy Is Your Name"

Recording and production

• Brian Hitt – Music producer, engineer, digital editing
• Bob Hartman – Vocals producer, engineer
• Garth Justice – Engineer
• Chris Bevins – Digital editing
• Thomas Dulin – Digital editing
• Sean Moffitt – Mixer
• Brad Blackwood – Mastering

Art design

• Bryan Raitt – Digital editing
• Sara Sung – Cover design
• Andy Morris Design – Package design