PRODIGAL - PRODIGAL (Legends Remastered) (*NEW-CD, 2018)

Product ID: RRCD1450  Packaging: CD full color 12 page booklet with lyrics and band pics, jewel case, 4 bonus tracks Barcode: 656165850716 Release Date: April 10th, 2018 ABOUT THE ALBUMBased in Cincinnati, Prodigal was fully in tune with the sounds and spirit of the late 70‰ۡóÁÌ_́ÌÎ_̴Ìös and 80‰ۡóÁÌ_́ÌÎ_̴Ìös with the self-titled release of their 1982 debut album on Heartland Records. Fronted by keyboard wiz, Loyd Boldman, Prodigal took their cues from technology driven bands like Styx and DeGarmo & Key (especially the early years), but also showed influences from artists like Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Sweet Comfort Band, and Atlanta Rhythm Section. The album cover is notable for mimicking M. C. Escher's Relativity, but featuring imagery inspired by each of the song titles. Pop, funk, and bombastic rock music with unbelievable hooks and thought-filled lyrics that flew firmly in the face of the normal CCM fodder we were used to choking down. Where other artist bemoaned the struggles,