The River

The River is the fifth studio album by the Christian rock band Allies, released on November 14, 1990 by DaySpring/Word Records. The album was written, produced and arranged by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas. This is the last album to feature long-time players Matthew Chapman on bass and Jim Erickson on drums.
The River continues in the same vein as their previous album Long Way From Paradise. It is also thematic with its two tracks: the album opener "Take Me to the River" and the 10 1/2-minute "Can't Stop the River." The latter track speaks of the moving of the Holy Spirit as a raging and irresistible flood. You may be able to reject the calling of the Holy Spirit on your life, but you can’t keep Him from calling.
Allies rock out on "Rock n' Roll Angel," "Burden Down" and the 1950s-styled "Carried Away" and slow down on ballads like "Someone to Turn To" and "Come to the Family." The River is the first Allies album not to chart on the Billboard Top Christian Albums.

Lineup

Bob Carlisle - Vocals/Guitars
Randy Thomas - Guitar/Synthesizer/Backing Vocals
Matthew Chapman - Bass/Backing Vocals
Jim Erickson - Drums/Backing Vocals

Guest Artists

Randy Lee - Keyboards
Glen Myerscough - Horns/Saxophone
Allen Gregory - Horns
Greg Topper - Piano