Released 40 years ago
The Wild Frontier
Randy Stonehill · 1986
42 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A vibrant blend of folk-rock and contemporary Christian themes that captures a sense of adventurous spirit and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Wild Frontier — This opening track sets the thematic tone for the album, combining rich imagery with a sense of exploration that resonates throughout later songs.
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Here Come the Big Guitars — An upbeat anthem celebrating musical freedom, this track showcases Stonehill's signature wit and skillful guitar work, adding a playful dimension to the album.
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Evangeline — This poignant ballad reflects on themes of love and longing, featuring heartfelt lyrics that highlight Stonehill's ability to convey deep emotional narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of introspection
- inviting sing-along choruses
- heartfelt storytelling with depth
- warm acoustic instrumentation throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer heavy, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, The Wild Frontier was Randy Stonehill's fifth studio album, coming after his critically acclaimed release, Can't Buy a Miracle. At this point in his career, Stonehill was solidifying his presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, known for blending spiritual messages with engaging melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Larry Norman· John Michael Talbot· Phil Keaggy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hope of Glory
The closing verse shifts perspective to a collective hope for renewal, contrasting personal struggles with a broader vision of redemption.
This structural choice broadens the song's message from individual experience to communal aspiration, emphasizing unity in faith.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Wild Frontier 4:09
- 2 Here Come the Big Guitars 3:41
- 3 The Dying Breed 4:17
- 4 Words on the Wind 5:42
- 5 What's My Line 3:09
- 6 What Do You Want From Life 3:50
- 7 Get Together 3:49
- 8 Defender 3:01
- 9 Evangeline 5:41
- 10 Hope of Glory 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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