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Geoff Moore is a self-titled solo album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore , released on September 21, 1999 by ForeFront Records. The album is produced by Monroe Jones. This is Moore's eleventh album overall, counting his seven albums he recorded with his touring band The Distance, plus three early albums he recorded before forming The Distance on the Benson label in the mid 1980s. Moore's self-titled solo album focuses on his songwriting skills and a warm, acoustic sound. The album's laid-back, genuine feel is exemplified by tracks like "Out Here," a cover of Rich Mullins ' "Boy Like Me, Man Like You," "Land of No Regret" and "Thanks to You," a duet with Moore's writing collaborator and friend Steven Curtis Chapman . Moore also covers "Bless the Broken Road" as "God Bless the Broken Road," a song that would be a hit in both the Country and Christian markets by Rascal Flatts and Selah, respectively, in the mid 2000s. A music video was made for the track. Geoff Moore climbed to number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Out Here (Geoff Moore, Jeff Silvey) -5:17 2. String Around Your Fingers (Geoff Moore, Brent Milligan) -4:15 3. Through It (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:28 4. Boy Like Me, Man Like You (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:06 5. Thanks to You (with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Geoff Moore. Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:32 6. With You (Geoff Moore, Roscoe Meek) -3:27 7. Land of No Regret (Geoff Moore, Roscoe Meek) -4:28 8. My Own Back Yard (Geoff Moore, Brent Milligan) -4:38 9. Belong (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:33 10. Best Friends, God's Love & Great Times (Geoff Moore, Roscoe Meek) -4:58 11. God Bless the Broken Road (Bobby Boyd, Jeff Hanna, Marcus Hummon) -4:02 12. Overflow (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:09 Radio single 1999 "String Around My Finger" -#14 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC Previous release: Threads (1997) Next release: A Beautiful Sound (2002) Watch the music video of "God Bless the Broken Road" here:

Threads is the seventh and final studio album by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released on September 23, 1997 by ForeFront Records. This is the final album to feature Moore's touring band The Distance. The Distance got more involved in the studio as well as writing songs and music. Moore co-produced the album with Brent Milligan and Tedd T. Radio singles were released including a cover of The Who's "I'm Free" (from Tommy ) to Christian Rock and "Only a Fool" to Christian AC and Christian CHR. "Only a Fool" would give the band their final number one song on the Christian CHR chart. Toby McKeehan of DC Talk (Moore's label mate) provides guest vocals and co-wrote the title song with Moore and Steven Curtis Chapman . Threads earned them their fourth and final Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album. The album debuted and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1998 after more than ten years with The Distance and a "farewell tour," Moore decided to disband the group and resume his solo career. NOTE: on the back cover of the CD, it only lists 10 tracks but there is an eleventh track, a cover of Sly & The Family Stone's 1969 hit "Stand" (-#22 Billboard Hot 100, -#14 Billboard R&B). Track listing All songs written by Geoff Moore & The Distance, except where noted. 1. I'm Free (Pete Townshend) -3:54 2. The In Betweens -4:22 3. Desperate Man -3:44 4. Only a Fool -5:39 5. Running to You (Geoff Moore, Brent Milligan) -4:44 6. Threads (featuring Toby McKeehan) (Geoff Moore, Toby McKeehan, Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:54 7. Declaration -(Geoff Moore & The Distance, Michael Quinlin) -4:17 8. No Need to Explain -5:11 9. Scattering -3:43 10. The Letter (Geoff Moore, Joel McCreight) -3:52 11. Stand (Sylvester Stewart) -3:49 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals, backing vocals Joel McCreight -guitar, backing vocals Gary Mullet -bass guitar Chuck Conner -drums Geof Barkley -keyboards, backing vocals Radio singles 1997 "Only a Fool" -#1 Christian CHR, -#19 Christian AC 1998 "Threads" featuring Toby McKeehan -#2 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1998 "The In Betweens" -#11 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC 1998 "Declaration" -#16 Christian CHR Previous release: Greatest Hits (1996) (compilation album) Next release: Geoff Moore (1999)

Greatest Hits is a double-disc compilation and live album by Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released on September 17, 1996 by ForeFront Records. Released on 2 CDs, Disc 1 contains ten of the band's greatest hits from the early to mid 1990s, plus two new songs "More Than Gold" and "Today," with a music video done for the latter song and the radio single for the former. The new tracks were produced by Jimmie Lee Sloas, Brent Milligan and Tedd T. Disc 2 called "The Live Set" contains nine songs recorded live on tour in Rome, Georgia. A live concert video called Roadwork was released on VHS the same year and the following year won the Dove Award for Long-Form Music Video of the Year at the 1997 GMA Dove Awards. Greatest Hits peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing Disc 1 - Greatest Hits 1. More Than Gold (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) (new recording) -4:19 2. Life Together (Geoff Moore, Joe Hogue) (from Evolution ) -4:26 3. Evolution...Redefined (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) (from Evolution ) -4:29 4. The Vow (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) (from Home Run ) -4:08 5. Good to Be Alive (Geoff Moore, Roscue Meek) (from A Friend Like U ) -4:28 6. If You Could See What I See (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Evolution ) -4:20 7. Listen to Our Hearts (guest vocals by Steven Curtis Chapman) (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from A Friend Like U ) -4:49 8. House of Faith (Geoff Moore, Charlie Peacock) (from A Friend Like U ) -4:24 9. A Friend Like U (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from A Friend Like U ) -3:45 10. Simple Heart (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Pure and Simple ) -4:58 11. Live to Tell (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Evolution ) -4:36 12. Today (Geoff Moore, Brent Milligan, Tedd T.) (new recording) -3:38 Disc 2 - The Live Set 1. Evidence of God (Geoff Moore, Roscoe Meek) -6:15 2. Evolution...Redefined -4:02 3. Life Together (Geoff Moore, Joe Hogue) -4:51 4. Best Days (Geoff Moore, Phil Madeira) -4:06 5. Good to Be Alive -5:43 6. Home Run (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -5:27 7. New Americans (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -5:29 8. Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music (Larry Norman) -8:10 9. When All is Said and Done (Geoff Moore, Jeff Silvey) -3:01 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Roscue Meek -guitars (Disc 1: tracks 2 -10) Joel McCreight -guitars (Disc 1: tracks 1 and 12; Disc 2: all tracks) Gary Mullet -bass guitar Chuck Conner -drums (Disc 1: tracks 1, 4 and 12; Disc 2: all tracks) Greg Herrington -drums (Disc 1: tracks 2, 3, 5 -11) Geof Barkley -keyboards, backing vocals Production credits Jimmie Lee Sloas -producer (Disc 1: tracks 1 and 4) Brent Milligan and Tedd T. -producer (Disc 1: track 12) Ron W. Griffin -producer (Disc 1: tracks 5, 7 -10) Geoff Moore -co-producer (Disc 1: track 10) Joe Hogue -producer (Disc 1: tracks 2 and 11) Phil Naish -producer (Disc 1: tracks 1 and 6) Accolades Dove Award -Long-Form Music Video of the Year ( Roadwork ) Radio singles 1996 "More Than Gold" -#5 Christian CHR, -#31 Christian AC Previous release: Home Run (1995) Next release: Threads (1997) Watch the music video of "Today" here:

Home Run is the sixth studio album by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released in 1995 on Forefront Records. The album is produced by Phil Naish and Jimmie Lee Sloas. There is a change in line-up with The Distance as Chuck Conner replaced Greg Herrington as the new drummer starting with this album and is the last album to feature Roscoe Meek as the lead guitarist. Joel McCreight would replace Meek in 1996. Singer - songwriter and friend Steven Curtis Chapman co-wrote two songs with Moore with "Tell Me Again" and the title song, which serves as the lead single and music video, featuring former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Tim Burke. A music video was also made for the further single "The Vow." Jimmie Lee Sloas (formerly of The Imperials ) produced and co-wrote five songs with Moore. Home Run 's musical direction is more towards a modern rock sound. The album peaked at the Top 10 at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album. Track listing 1. Home Run (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:54 2. New Americans (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -5:11 3. Evidence of God (Geoff Moore, Roscoe Meek) -5:43 4. Best Days (Geoff Moore, Phil Madeira) -4:30 5. The Vow (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -4:08 6. Love Will Save the Day (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -3:49 7. Born to Be (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -4:03 8. Come Near to Me (Geoff Moore, Jimmie Lee Sloas) -5:10 9. Tell Me Again (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:37 10. Nothing to Hide (Geoff Moore, Phil Madeira) -4:55 11. We Are Waiting (Geoff Moore, Geof Barkley) -4:39 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Roscue Meek -guitars Gary Mullet -bass guitar Chuck Conner -drums Geof Barkley -keyboards, backing vocals Production credits Phil Naish -producer (tracks 1, 3, 4, 9 -11) Jimmie Lee Sloas -producer (tracks 2, 5 -8) Radio singles 1995 "Home Run" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks, -#24 Christian AC 1995 "New Americans" -#9 Christian CHR 1995 -1996 "Tell Me Again" -#6 Christian AC 1996 "The Vow" -#1 Christian CHR, -#24 Christian AC Previous release: Familiar Stranger: The Early Works of Geoff Moore (1995) (Benson Records compilation) Next release: Greatest Hits (1996) (compilation album) Watch the music video for "Home Run" here: Watch the music video of "The Vow" here:

Evolution: Extended Play Remixes is a five-song extended play by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released in 1995 on ForeFront Records. Released as part of the record label's "Extended Play Remixes" series featuring ForeFront recording artists and their remixed songs. It contains two remixes of "Godgottaholdonme," two remixes of "Evolution...Redefined" and the Transparent House Dub mix of "I Can See Clearly Now." All were produced and remixed by Tedd T. with additional production by Chuck Zwicky and Ian Eskelin. All tracks are remixed from their Evolution album. Track listing 1. Godgottaholdonme (145 Bpm Grip Mix) (Geoff Moore, Joe Hogue) -4:23 2. Godgottaholdonme (Sega Club Dub) -4:59 3. I Can See Clearly Now (Transparent House Dub) (Johnny Nash) -6:20 4. Evolution...Redefined (Revolution Mix) (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -5:16 5. Evolution...Redefined (Big Bang Fiction Mix) -6:46 Production credits Tedd T. -producer/remixer (all tracks) Chuck Zwicky -producer/remixer (track 1) Ian Eskelin -producer/remixer (track 2) Joe Hogue -original producer (tracks 1 -3) Phil Naish -original producer (tracks 4 and 5) Previous release: Evolution (1993) Next release: Familiar Stranger: The Early Works of Geoff Moore (1995) (Benson Records compilation)

Evolution (stylized as Ev-O-Lu-Tion ) is the fifth studio album by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released in 1993 on Forefront Records. The album is produced by Phil Naish and Joe Hogue. Evolution continues the band's pop/rock success of 1992's A Friend Like U with more radio-friendly hits like the title song "Evolution...Redefined" featuring Christian singer and comedian Mark Lowry voicing the teacher at the beginning of the song, plus "If You Could See What I See," "Life Together" and "Live to Tell." Moore covers Larry Norman's 1972 classic "Why Should the Devil (Have All the Good Music)" for the third time and also covers Johnny Nash's 1972 Billboard Hot 100 and AC hit "I Can See Clearly Now." Christian songwriter and vocalist Pam Mark Hall provides guest vocals and co-wrote the song "Heart to God, Hand to Man" as a tribute to the charitable organization The Salvation Army. Eight of the albums ten songs were released as singles from both Christian CHR (contemporary hit radio) and AC (adult contemporary) from the fall of 1993 to early 1995. Evolution peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1994, the band earned their second Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album and was nominated for two Dove Awards for Rock Album of the Year and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for the title song "Evolution...Redefined." Moore and the band released a mini-movie on VHS called Life Together , based on songs from Evolution . The mini-movie looks back at Moore over his career from the year 2044 and contains 21st century interview footage, music videos for "Evolution...Redefined," "Life Together" and a bonus clip for "A Friend Like U" among others. Track listing 1. Evolution...Redefined (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -4:27 2. I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) -3:53 3. Life Together (Geoff Moore, Joe Hogue) -4:25 4. Live to Tell (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:34 5. If You Could See What I See (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:18 6. Godgottaholdonme (Geoff Moore, Joe Hogue) -4:25 7. That's When I Know I'm Home (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:24 8. Heart to God, Hand to Man (guest vocals by Pam Mark Hall) (Geoff Moore, Pam Mark Hall) -5:22 9. Why Should the Devil (Have All the Good Music) (Larry Norman) -4:24 10. When All is Said and Done (Geoff Moore, Jeff Silvey) -2:57 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Roscue Meek -guitars Gary Mullet -bass guitar Greg Herrington -drums Geof Barkley -keyboards, backing vocals Production credits Joe Hogue -producer (tracks 2 -4 and 6) Phil Naish -producer (tracks 1, 5, 7 -10) Radio singles 1993 "Evolution...Redefined" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks, -#20 Christian AC 1994 "Live to Tell" -#4 Christian CHR, -# 4 Christian AC 1994 "Life Together" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks 1994 " If You Could See What I See" -#3 Christian AC 1994 "That's When I Know I'm Home" -#9 Christian CHR, -# 12 Christian AC 1994 "Heart to God, Hand to Man" -#7 Christian CHR, -#7 Christian AC 1995 "Godgottaholdonme" -#2 Christian CHR 1995 "When All is Said and Done" -#16 Christian AC Previous release: A Friend Like U (1992) Next release: Evolution: Extended Play Remixes (1995) Watch the music video of "Life Together" here: Watch the music video of "Evolution...Redefined" here: Watch the music video of "Heart to God, Hand to Man" here:

A Friend Like U is the fourth studio album by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance, released in 1992 on Forefront Records. The album is produced by Ron W. Griffin. This album would garner them their first real U.S. Christian radio exposure with its title song. It was co-written with friend and fellow Christian singer - songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman , giving the band their first number-one hit on the Christian CHR chart. Chapman even makes a cameo appearance in the song's music video. Chapman also provides guest vocals and co-writer on the track "Listen to Our Hearts," an acoustic pop number reminiscent of Extreme's 1991 number one Billboard Hot 100 hit "More Than Words." Other hits include "Good to Be Alive" and "Reminders of You." Christian country singer -songwriter Bruce Carroll co-wrote and performed acoustic guitar on "Listen and Learn." The band makes their first chart appearance on the Billboard Top Christian Album chart, as A Friend Like U climbed to number 19. In 1993, the band earned their first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album and was nominated for two Dove Awards for Rock Album of the Year and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for the track "House of Faith." Track listing 1. A Friend Like U (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:45 2. House of Faith (Geoff Moore, Charlie Peacock) -4:22 3. Reminders of You (Geoff Moore, Jeff Silvey) -3:45 4. Remember Who You Are (Geoff Moore, Roscue Meek) -4:52 5. Listen to Our Hearts (guest vocals by Steven Curtis Chapman) (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:49 6. Good to Be Alive (Geoff Moore, Roscue Meek) -4:28 7. Aware of Wonder (Geoff Moore, Charlie Peacock) -3:43 8. Listen and Learn (Geoff Moore, Bruce Carroll) -4:32 9. Come to Me (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -4:10 10. Called to Hope (Eddie DeGarmo) -3:43 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Roscue Meek -guitar Gary Mullet -bass guitar Greg Herrington -drums, percussion Geof Barkley -keyboards Radio singles 1992 "A Friend Like U" -#1 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC 1992 "Listen to Our Hearts" (credited as Geoff Moore with Steven Curtis Chapman) -#4 Christian AC 1992 "House of Faith" -#10 Christian CHR 1993 "Reminders of You" -#3 Christian CHR, -#16 Christian AC 1993 "Good to Be Alive" -#3 Christian CHR, -#17 Christian AC Previous release: Pure and Simple (1990) Next release: Evolution (1993) Watch the music video of "A Friend Like U" here:

Pure and Simple is the third studio album by the Christian rock band Geoff Moore & The Distance. Released in late 1990, it is their first album on the Forefront Records label. Moore and his band continue their heartland rock sound on this album featuring a mix of rock ("One Brand of Truth") and ballads ("Simple Heart"). The band covers the song "Rescue Me" by the Welsh rock band The Alarm. "Rescue Me" was released as the lead single to Christian Rock and Christian CHR, while "Simple Heart" (written by Moore and Steven Curtis Chapman ) was released to Christian CHR and Christian AC radio stations. The album was produced by Ron W. Griffin with Moore as co-producer. Track listing 1. Passionate Man (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -5:29 2. Rescue Me (Eddie McDonald, Michael Peters) -3:51 3. Simple Heart (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -5:00 4. Over Emotional (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Kirk Eberhard) -4:43 5. The Everlasting (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -3:28 6. One Brand of Truth (Geoff Moore, Greg Herrington, Roscue Meek) -4:31 7. Peace (Geoff Moore, David Martin, Dale Oliver) -3:39 8. Reckless Abandon (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver) -5:15 9. Keeping My Eyes on Him (Geoff Moore, Phil Maderia) -4:20 10. The Keeper (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -5:11 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Roscue Meek -guitar Gary Mullet -bass guitar Greg Herrington -drums Geof Barkley -keyboards Radio singles 1990 -1991 "Rescue Me" -#11 Christian CHR 1990 -1991 "Simple Heart" -#10 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1991 "One Brand of Truth" -#16 Christian CHR 1991 "The Keeper" -#5 Christian AC 1991 "Peace" -#21 Christian CHR, -#25 Christian AC 1991 -1992 "Over Emotional" -#25 Christian CHR 1991 -1992 "The Everlasting" -#9 Christian AC Previous release: Foundations (1989 ) Next release: A Friend Like U (1992)

Foundations is the fifth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore . It is the second and final album released on Sparrow Records in 1989. This is the second album to feature his touring band The Distance and is produced by Billy Smiley. Moore's friend and singer - songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman guests on the track "The Part of You" providing backing vocals and acoustic guitar, as well as acoustic guitar on "Mercy for the Memories." Foundations has more of a heartland rock sound in the vein of John Mellencamp, Bob Segar and Neil Young, than the arena rock sound of Moore's previous albums. Moore covers the song "I Found Love" by the American country rock band Lone Justice, co-written by the band's lead singer Maria McKee. Track listing 1. Winds of Change (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver) -6:10 2. Follow You (Glen Burtnick, Jack Ponti) -3:54 3. Tearin' Down the Walls (David Martin) -4:08 4. Hey Jimmie (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver) -4:12 5. The Part of You (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:13 6. Red Moon (Billy Smiley, Dave Perkins) -4:48 7. Foundations (Geoff Moore, David Martin) -3:47 8. I Found Love (Maria McKee, Steven Van Zandt) -4:28 9. The Fortunate Ones (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver) -4:35 10. One Candle (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, David Martin) -5:04 11. Mercy for the Memories (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:07 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Dale Oliver -electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals Arlin Troyer -bass guitar Greg Herrington -drums Geof Barkley -synthesizer, piano, organ, backing vocals Radio singles 1989 "Tearin' Down the Walls" -#2 Christian CHR, -#5 Christian AC 1989 "Foundations" -#9 Christian CHR, -# 6 Christian AC 1989 -1990 "Mercy for the Memories" -#30 Christian AC Previous release: A Place to Stand (1988) Next release: Pure and Simple (1990)

A Place to Stand is the fourth studio and first album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore and his touring band The Distance. It was released in 1988 and was the first of two albums on Sparrow Records. A Place to Stand was the first time that Moore's band The Distance was fully credited and involved in making the album. The album is produced by Billy Smiley. "Heart and Soul" was released as the lead single and was an immediate hit climbing to the Top 5 on the Christian radio charts and the title song, featuring Petra members lead singer John Schlitt on backing vocals and Bob Hartman on guitar, and "Go to the Moon" were hits on the Christian Rock chart. Track listing 1. A Place to Stand (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Arlin Troyer, Lang Bliss, Tom Reynolds, Billy Smiley) -4:54 2. Go to the Moon (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver) -4:14 3. Heart and Soul (David Martin) -4:33 4. Outsiders (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Arlin Troyer, Tom Reynolds) -4:36 5. On a Night Like This (David Martin) -3:57 6. I Come Out Fighting (Bob Halligan Jr.) -4:05 7. Tender Hearts (Billy Smiley, Chris Rodriguez) -4:58 8. Calling Londontown (Dave Perkins, Rob Frazier) -4:39 9. You've Heard It Before (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Arlin Troyer, Tom Reynolds, Billy Smiley) -4:06 10. One of Us (Geoff Moore, Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:20 Personnel Geoff Moore & The Distance: Geoff Moore -lead vocals Dale Oliver -guitar Arlin Troyer -bass guitar Lang Bliss -drums, assitant engineer Tom Reynolds -keyboards Radio singles 1988 "Heart and Soul" -#14 Christian CHR, -# 2 Christian AC 1988 "One of Us" -#11 Christian AC 1988 "Tender Hearts" -#33 Christian AC Previous release: The Distance (1987) Next release: Foundations (1989)

The Distance is the third studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore . Released in 1987, it is his final album on Benson Records' Power Discs label and is produced by Billy Smiley. Continuing his arena rock sound from his previous album Over the Edge , the album once again features members of the Christian rock band White Heart in the rhythm section and Moore has put together his touring band, also named The Distance with Dale Oliver on guitar, Arlin Troyer on bass guitar and Lang Bliss on drums. In 2020, The Distance was reissued and remastered by Girder Records available on CD and vinyl. The CD version contains a bonus track of "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music," this time as a duet with its writer, Larry Norman. Track listing on CD 1. Winning Back the Rock (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley) -3:30 2. Never Wanna Go Back (Mark Gersmehl, Pam Hark Hall) -3:53 3. Familiar Stranger (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Gordon Kennedy) -3:28 4. Tomorrow (Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:17 5. Didn't He (Randy Matthews) -5:59 6. Face the Music (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley) -4:43 7. Trouble Tonight (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Gordon Kennedy) -3:57 8. Sooner or Later (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Arlin Troyer) -3:39 9. Obey (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -5:00 10. Inside Out (Geoff Moore, Dale Oliver, Arlin Troyer) -4:17 11. Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music (duet with Larry Norman) (Larry Norman) -3:40 Radio singles 1987 "Obey" -#5 Christian CHR, -#25 Christian AC Previous release: Over the Edge (1986) Next release: A Place to Stand (1988) Listen to the album The Distance here:

Over the Edge is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore . Released in 1986 on Benson Records' Power Discs label, the album is produced by Billy Smiley. Over the Edge has more of a rock-oriented sound, departing the pop sound of his debut album Where Are The Other Nine? and contains a cover of Larry Norman's 1972 classic "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music." Moore's version climbed to the Top 10 on the Christian Rock radio chart. A music video was made for the track featuring Moore and Norman. The album features members of the Christian rock band White Heart in the rhythm section. In 2020, Over the Edge was reissued and remastered by Girder Records on CD for the first time with a live recording of "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music " as a bonus track. Track listing 1. Tear Down the Walls (Billy Smiley, James Isaac Elliot) -3:58 2. Marianne (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -4:10 3. Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music (Larry Norman) -3:37 4. Lost or Found (Mark Gersmehl, Chuck Bentley) -4:16 5. Over the Edge (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -3:56 6. Make Up Your Mind (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -4:18 7. Love the One You Live In (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley, Gordon Kennedy) -4:28 8. Rock Steady Believers (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Phil Naish) -3:50 9. Tough Love (Geoff Moore, Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -4:16 10. Nothing but Holy (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Phil Johnson) -3:37 Radio singles 1986 "Nothing but Holy" -#27 Christian AC Previous release: Where Are The Other Nine? (1984) Next release: The Distance (1987) Listen to the album Over the Edge here: Watch the music video of "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music" here: