Brand New (1987)

Brand New is the sixth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Leon Patillo. It was his one and only album released by Sparrow Records on June 25, 1987. Patillo produced the album's eight tracks himself and Norbert Putnam produced the two tracks, "Isn't It Crazy" and "Blessed Are You."

Patillo returns to music after a year and a half away, after the release of Love Around the World and his comedy album A Funny Thing Happened... . This was the last of Patillo's period albums of the 1980s. Brand New also has an updated sound, particularly on the upbeat title track, "I'm Brand New." The slowed-down ballad "Isn't It Crazy" was written by fellow CCM musician and songwriter Tim Miner. Both of the above-mentioned tracks were his final Top 10 hits on Christian radio. Brand New peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. This is also Patillo's last charted release.

Track listing

All songs were written by Leon Patillo, except where noted.

1. I'm Brand New -4:41

2. Isn't It Crazy (Tim Miner) -4:39

3. Deliver Me -4:50

4. Strong Tower -3:26

5. Melody of Praise -6:02

6. Alpha & Omega -4:55

7. Blessed Are You (Mark Baldwin, Phil Maderia) -3:31

8. Golden City -3:56

9. New Thrill -9:10

10. Try, Try Again -4:12

Production credits

Leon Patillo -producer (tracks 1, 3 -6, 8 -10)

Norbert Putnam -producer (tracks 2 and 7)

Radio singles

1987 "Isn't It Crazy" -#8 Christian CHR, #4 Christian AC

1987 -1988 "I'm Brand New" -#2 Christian CHR, #9 Christian AC

1988 "Strong Tower" -#30 Christian AC

Previous release: Cornerstone: Leon Patillo's Best (1987) (compilation album)

Next release: On the Way Up (1989)