MESSIAH PROPHET - ROCK THE FLOCK (*Pre-Owned Near Mint-Vinyl, 1984, Morada Records)

MESSIAH PROPHET - ROCK THE FLOCK (Vinyl, 1984, Morada Records) Vinyl:  Near MintJacket: Excellent+ ANGELIC WARLORD REVIEWComing out of the growing Christian metal scene emerging in the mid-eighties following the success of Stryper, Messiah Prophet Band plays a combination of commercial metal and melodic hard rock on its 1984 Morada Records debut Rock The Flock. The guitar team of Andy Strauss and Rob Clark perform capably when at their best, but more often than not their lead guitar work comes across in a manner that is sub par if not uninspired. Please note that this reflects less on the ability of the two and more on their lack of experience and the necessary time in the studio. While bassist Dean Pellen puts in a solid showing, the underplayed drumming of Dave Daubert does not always cut it. The strength of the bands sound, however, resides in the first rate melodic flavored but slightly raspy lead vocals of Charlie Clark.Rock The Flock is held back by a low budget and muffled soun