Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Michael Lorant
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: A RESURRECTION is a studio recording of the songs from the Broadway play, made by Georgia rock bands. Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are featured as, respectively, Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. The album features a constant cast accompanied by a revolving lineup of bands and musicians. Principal cast: Michael Lorant (Judas Iscariot), Amy Ray (Jesus Christ), Emily Saliers (Mary Magdalene), Paul Schwartz (Priests 1 & 3), Benjamin (Caiaphas, High Priest), Mike Mantione (Annas), John Bigay (Priest 2), Kelly Hogan (Simon Zealotes), Gerard McHugh (Pontius Pilate), Anne Richmond Boston (Choir, Maid By The Fire), Matt Brown (Peter), Jeff Jensen (Soldier 1), Bill Decker (Old Man), Rob Gal (Soldier 2), Dave Clair (King Herod), Social Insanity (Voice Of Judas). Musical personnel includes: Dew, Lay Quiet Awhile, The Murray Hedd Experience, Cicada Sings, The Feed And Seed Marching Abominable, Uncle Green, Opal Foxx Quartet, Five-Eight, Engine, Full Stop, Big Fish Ensemble, Social Insanity, The Revelation String Quartet. Engineers: Rob Gal (disc 1, all tracks, disc 2, tracks 1-8, 11); Wizard (disc 2, track 9); Neil Fried (disc 2, track 10). Principally recorded at The Snack & Shack, Atlanta, Georgia. Includes liner notes by Michael Lorant. All songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. A revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera featuring Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Kelly Hogan and Uncle Green. ~ Jason Ankeny

Rolling Stone (2/23/95, p.76) - 3 Stars - Good - "...This two-CD alterna-take beats the hell out of the prototype. Featuring Indigo Girls, it showcases a mighty cast of Atlanta indie faves....this re-creation forgoes irony for loopy sincerity--terrific singers, guitarists and bands redeem these songs simply by means of volume and brio..." Alternative Press (4/95, p.67) - "...this is an ambitious project that should be critiqued on the big picture as opposed to being nit-picked apart....It's nice to see a piece of music that was twisted and bastardized returned to its original form..."

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