Charlie Peacock Albums (13)
What The Critics Say
Charlie Peacock again demonstrates why he is one of the top songwriters of Contemporary Christian Music in the '90s. Peacock is not content to rest on his laurels -- he likes to push the boundaries of CCM, adding in elements of modern, alternative rock, dance music, and jazz to his bedrock pop sound. It's an invigorating listen because he has the talent to create these bizarre fusions -- although it sounds strange on paper, it sounds competely natural to the ear. Strange Language is one of the most ambitious CCM albums of the mid-'90s, as well as one of most rewarding. ~ Rodney Batdorf, All Music Guide
'Everything That's on My Mind'
Release Date 1/1/1995
Tracks 12
Label Sparrow
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What The Critics Say
Singer, songwriter, and producer extraordinaire, Charlie Peacock offers a blend of acoustic CCM and alternative Christian on his 1994 album Everything That's on My Mind. Listening to the project, it appears to be aptly named. From the title song to "Monkeys at the Zoo," the songs are a barrage of thoughts, feelings, and experiences stemming from the life and times of Charlie Peacock. Songs include the upbeat, verging on happy-go-lucky, "One Man Gets Around," a track in which Peacock manages to name approximately 14 different geographical locations, and "My Father's Crown," a reflective song he wrote in response to his father's death. The album also contains a 17-minute interview with Peacock. ~ Ashleigh Kittle, All Music Guide
'Coram Deo: In the Presence of God'
Release Date 1/1/1992
Tracks 10
Label Sparrow
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What The Critics Say
This worship-oriented project featuring Michael Card, Michael English, and Susan Ashton reflects writer/producer Charlie Peacock's ongoing preoccupation with the relationship of the Christian life and the omnipresence of God. ~ Brian Mansfield, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Peacock's concept album about the correlation between a man's spiritual relationship with God and his physical relationship with his wife was the masterpiece that The Secret of Time pointed to. "After Loving You" made no bones about the object of its affections; it was an unabashed love song for Peacock's wife. But what really shook up the Christian audiences was the sensuous funk of "Kiss Me Like a Woman," nothing less than the first Christian song about foreplay (and a scathing indictment of pop radio). ~ Brian Mansfield, All Music Guide
'West Coast Diaries, Vol. 2'
Release Date 1/1/1991
Tracks 8
Label EMI
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What The Critics Say
The West Coast Diaries series began in 1988 when Charlie Peacock compiled a collection of previously unreleased songs from his days with Exit Records as a way of fulfilling a promise of new material to fans at the Cornerstone Music Festival. Peacock says that he and guitarist Jimmy Abegg (a.k.a. Jimmy A.) "loaded up our families in a thirteen passenger van and headed east for six weeks of touring...We packed that plastic bubble to the roof with everything from diapers to fishing rods. We traveled with four adults, five children and six hundred and fifty of the very first West Coast Diary tapes." This second volume was an attempt to recreate that 1988 summer tour, featuring stripped down renditions of eight songs performed by "the Charlie Peacock Acoustic Trio," which consists of Peacock on lead vocals and piano, Abegg on acoustic guitar and Vince Ebo singing background vocals. The result is not only the best of the West Coast Diaries but probably the best Charlie Peacock album ever. The Trio's versions of "Big Man's Hat" and "The Way of Love" are funkier, fresher and more honest than the fully produced recordings of those songs on the 1990 album The Secret of Time. The same is true of this "Down in the Lowlands," as compared to the versions on the 1986 record Charlie Peacock or Russ Taff's self-titled 1987 effort. Ebo's powerful, soulful vocals and Abegg's crisp, snappy guitars breathe new life into Peacock's songs, as does Roger Smith's rumbling piano on the beautiful new song "Don't Have the Power." Highly recommended not only for Peacock diehards, but for those fans who never quite got into his studio albums. ~ Evan Cater, All Music Guide
'West Coast Diaries, Vol. 3'
Release Date 1/1/1991
Tracks 11
Label EMI
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What The Critics Say
West Coast Diaries, Vol. 3, a collection of songs unreleased on CD, opens with a faithful version of Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson," followed by some light poppy tunes, including a couple of gems. Charlie Peacock is quite the pop tunesmith/performer, with a high-pitched voice that sounds somewhat like Smokey Robinson. The highlights include the soulful "When Love Was Spoken" and the aforementioned "Mrs. Robinson." Supporting players include Brent Bourgeois and Lyle Workman. Even though some tracks sound demo-ish, this is a decent set. ~ Tim Griggs, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Because of their low-budget production, early Peacock projects classified him as "alternative." "Put the Love Back into Love," "Almost Threw It Away," and "Heaven Is a Real Place" suggested that he had more of an affinity for soul, but "Experience" showed that he still needed to learn that the best grooves are created by instinct, not academia. ~ Brian Mansfield, All Music Guide
