History:

The Still Small Voice was a christian rock band from Arizona. Unfortunately there is not much known about the band. The group was advertised as a rock band that incorporated scripture into their lyrics. 

The band recorded only one album, "The Still Small Voice" sometime in the early to mid 1970's (probably 1974). The album was released on the Phoenix based Herald Records. It was the only rock-based release on the gospel label. The main core of the group revolved around vocalist and lead guitarist Mark Price, vocalist and bassist Tom Hodges, and vocalist acoustic rhythm guitarist Darrel Lewis. All three sang lead throughout the album likely wrote most of the tunes. 

The group also included lead and rhythm guitarist Mike Richter and two drummers. Steve Sutter and Rick Porter. Paula Markey played organ on two tracks on the A-Side. No other information is known about the group.

Review:

The Still Small Voice (Herald Records, 1974?)

Rating: 6/10

This album is 100% a slow burn. It's not really psychedelic or folk based but more so rural rock. This record has all the makings of a great christian rock album but falls flat. Collectors have insanely overrated this album over the years. The A-Side contains most of the highlights here, leading to a very uneven listening experience. The singer on most of the tunes (Price I think) is off-key and too raw.

Not sure why Hodges wasn't the lead singer on the entire album. His voice is at least tolerable. Other complaints I have include the overuse of upfront piano, the inconsistent drum work (most songs utilize brushes which don't fit), and a lack of versatility. I did like the sloppy electric guitar work and the overall musical production is good for the genre. Songwriting isn't bad either. 

The opener, "A Still Small Voice, A Future Time" is an odd tune with some psychedelic influences (wah wah lead guitar and organ) with some cool upbeat freakouts. Most of the song is a bit slow but I really like it. Very catchy. "Lord, I'm Smiling In Your Love" is a nice ballad with a solid groove. Same goes for "All The Days Of Your Life" albeit a stronger vocal. "The Night" is a pretty cool tune. Dissonant piano and guitars, bongos (?), and Price's best wavering vocal on the LP. A nice slab of rock weirdness. 

Side two is not very good. "Rainbows" and "Same Old Feeling" are mediocre and boring. "Mark Of The Beast" is cool with it's wah wah lead and lyrics but I disliked the spoken intro buildup. B2 and B5 are *very* traditional southern gospel numbers. I dislike them a lot.