"In The Hands Of God" is a nice enough send off....
Posted May 06, 2009
By lordrings87,
"In the Hands of God", the fourteenth album from gold selling artists "newsboys" is a nice enough CD to send off current front man Peter Furler. The high profile exchange of power from Furler to former DC Talk member Mike Tait has been the buzz of the music community for a good month now. Musically the CD is everything we all know and love about the newsboys; catchy Dance Pop/Rock tunes, and then some; the edgy and triumphant "No Grave" comes to mind. However lyrically, the album falls a little short. But lets not dwell on the little negative when there is rejoicing to be had! The return of guitarist Jody Davis is welcome and the addition of Superchick producer Max Hsu was a stroke of genius. Some of the album is auto-biographical to the newsboys journey and legacy, where other parts are sheer newsboys nostalgia. It took me a few listens to enjoy the album for what it really is and I truly appreciate it! So while it may not grab you on your firt go, it will eventually, so dont give up.
In The Hands of God is sure to be a must have this summer, and with instant classics like "No Grave", the albums namesake, and the Hillsong United cover "Lead Me To The Cross", its sure to be a Single machine. Pick it up at your local Christian Bookstore, if for no other reason than to own a piece of newsboys history.
~BrianH View All Music And Book Reviews By lordrings87 | View lordrings87's Profile
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