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💿 RELEASE DETAILS
SWEET COMFORT BAND – BREAKIN' THE ICE
Artist: Sweet Comfort Band
Album: Breakin' The Ice
Style: Classic Christian Rock / R&B / Soul / Jazz-Funk / AOR
Format: CD
Packaging: Full-Color 4-Panel Digipak
Label: Retroactive Records
Catalog Number: RAR7888
UPC: 845121012132
Tracks: 9
Original Release: 1978
Original Label: Light Records
Reissue Release: 2009
Remastered By: J. Powell at Steinhaus
🔥 KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS
| • | Classic 1978 Sophomore Album: One of Sweet Comfort Band's most celebrated early recordings, blending Christian rock with sophisticated R&B, soul, jazz-funk, and melodic AOR. |
| • | Featuring Bryan Duncan: Showcases the soulful voice and keyboard work of the acclaimed singer and songwriter. |
| • | Featuring Randy Thomas: Includes the distinctive guitar and vocal contributions of the musician who later co-founded Allies. |
| • | Produced by Bob Wilson of Seawind: Brings a polished, sophisticated jazz-funk and R&B sensibility to the band's powerful songwriting. |
| • | Featuring the Legendary Seawind Horns: Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Bill Reichenbach, and Larry Williams provide outstanding brass arrangements throughout the recording. |
| • | Includes Sweet Comfort Band Favorites: Features "Got To Believe," "Melody, Harmony," "Good Feelin'," and "I Love You With My Life." |
| • | Exceptional Studio Pedigree: Recorded at Martinsound and Maranatha! Studio and mixed at the legendary Record Plant in Los Angeles. |
| • | Engineering by Jack Joseph Puig: Features contributions from the future Grammy-winning producer and recording engineer. |
| • | Original Mastering by Ken Perry: The original album was mastered at Capitol Studios. |
| • | Remastered by J. Powell at Steinhaus: Specially remastered for this Retroactive Records CD edition. |
| • | Full-Color 4-Panel Digipak: Limited-edition Retroactive Records reissue featuring enhanced original artwork. |
| • | For Fans Of: Chicago, Seawind, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Little River Band, The Doobie Brothers, and Hall & Oates. |
SWEET COMFORT BAND – BREAKIN' THE ICE: A CLASSIC FUSION OF ROCK, SOUL & JAZZ-FUNK!
When Sweet Comfort Band released Breakin' The Ice in 1978, they demonstrated that contemporary Christian music could stand comfortably alongside the sophisticated rock, R&B, soul, and jazz-funk being produced by major mainstream artists of the era.
Rather than sounding like a Christian imitation of another band, Sweet Comfort Band developed an identity of their own, built around exceptional musicianship, polished arrangements, rich harmonies, and the expressive, soulful voice of Bryan Duncan.
Duncan handles keyboards and vocals alongside guitarist/vocalist Randy Thomas, bassist Kevin Thomson, and drummer/vocalist Rick Thomson. Together, the quartet created a remarkably polished fusion of rock, pop, soul, R&B, and jazz influences that helped distinguish Sweet Comfort Band from virtually anything else emerging from Christian music in the late 1970s.
PRODUCED BY BOB WILSON — FEATURING THE LEGENDARY SEAWIND HORNS!
A major part of the album's distinctive sound comes from producer Bob Wilson of the progressive jazz-funk band Seawind. His production brings together the band's rock foundation with sophisticated arrangements, rich instrumental textures, and an unmistakable R&B influence.
Even more impressive, Breakin' The Ice features the legendary Seawind Horns — Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Bill Reichenbach, and Larry Williams — whose brass arrangements bring tremendous energy, precision, and sophistication to the recording.
The combination of Duncan's powerful vocals, Randy Thomas' expressive guitar work, the Thomson brothers' tight rhythm section, and the Seawind Horns gives this album a musical depth that still sounds impressive decades later.
NINE SONGS OF SOULFUL CHRISTIAN ROCK
The album includes enduring Sweet Comfort Band favorites such as "Got To Believe," "Melody, Harmony," and "I Love You With My Life," alongside the title track, "Good Feelin'," "Searchin' For Love," and more.
Throughout the recording, the band moves comfortably between energetic rock, soulful ballads, funky grooves, and richly arranged pop. It's the sort of musical versatility that made Sweet Comfort Band such a distinctive presence in the formative years of contemporary Christian music.
AN IMPRESSIVE RECORDING AND PRODUCTION LEGACY
The album's production pedigree is equally remarkable. Recorded at Martinsound and Maranatha! Studio, with engineering contributions from Jack Joseph Puig, the album was mixed at the legendary Record Plant in Los Angeles and originally mastered by Ken Perry at Capitol Studios.
CCM Magazine writer Bruce Brown described Breakin' The Ice as one of the most legitimate R&B albums to emerge from Christian music — a reflection of just how unusual and accomplished the recording was for its time.
Sweet Comfort Band would go on to tour internationally and become one of the defining groups of early contemporary Christian rock, while Bryan Duncan and Randy Thomas continued to make their own marks on the genre.
THE RETROACTIVE RECORDS DIGIPAK EDITION
This special Retroactive Records reissue has been remastered by J. Powell at Steinhaus and comes packaged in a beautiful full-color 4-panel digipak, featuring enhanced original album artwork.
More than simply an important early Christian rock release, Breakin' The Ice is a first-rate late-'70s blend of rock, soul, R&B, jazz-funk, and melodic AOR, performed by musicians operating at an exceptionally high level.
FOR FANS OF: Chicago / Seawind / Blood, Sweat & Tears / Little River Band / The Doobie Brothers / Hall & Oates
🎵 COMPLETE TRACKLIST
| 1. | Got To Believe |
| 2. | Breakin' The Ice |
| 3. | Young Girl |
| 4. | Melody, Harmony |
| 5. | I Need Your Love Again |
| 6. | Good Feelin' |
| 7. | Searchin' For Love |
| 8. | The Lord Is Calling |
| 9. | I Love You With My Life |
Got To Believe / Breakin' The Ice / Young Girl / Melody, Harmony / I Need Your Love Again / Good Feelin' / Searchin' For Love / The Lord Is Calling / I Love You With My Life
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