Russ Ballard - Cast The Spirit -

Originally released as a rock track, the song's versatility was highlighted when the band covered it in 1983 on their album Your Move , which Ballard also produced. This collaboration emphasized the song's "hypnotic" quality, a trait Ballard consciously sought to replicate from earlier hits like America's "A Horse With No Name".

Actively "casting out" the fire or tears that threaten to consume the self. Legacy of the "Hit Maker" Russ Ballard Interview - Defenders of the Faith Russ Ballard - Cast The Spirit

Thematically, the track aligns with Ballard’s lifelong interest in "the mess of human thought". He often distinguishes between religious dogma and a more personal, universal "spiritual side". In "Cast The Spirit," this spirituality manifests as an empowering message of resilience: Originally released as a rock track, the song's