Righteous Rocker, Holy Roller / Peace, Pollution, Revolution

Released in 1972 on the MGM label, this 45 RPM single serves as a pivotal artifact in the development of Christian rock. Larry Norman, often cited as the father of the genre, wrote and performed these tracks during a period when he was bridging the gap between the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and evangelical Christian music. The record emerged from Norman's desire to speak directly to the disillusioned youth of the era, utilizing the musical language of folk-rock and psychedelic pop to deliver spiritually provocative messages.

The production and release of this single reflected the era's experimentation, with Norman intentionally positioning his lyrics to challenge both secular societal norms and the traditional religious establishment. While Norman's work was frequently met with skepticism by contemporary conservative Christian institutions, it found a dedicated audience among young people who appreciated his raw, non-conformist approach to songwriting. The record remains a notable entry in Norman’s catalog for its fusion of socially conscious themes and religious fervor, characteristic of his broader body of work in the early 1970s.