Here’s The Theme Song
Posted December 10, 2007
By fearfulsymmetry,
I'll be honest here, my expectations of this album were probably too high. I guess what I was hoping for was something in the vein of "Thrive Part II", and "Go" is not that album. It is however, thoroughly true to the Newsboys franchise: the songs are extremely catchy, nearly to the point of being infectious, and the whole album seems to have a light, effervescent undercurrent woven into its fabric. Once again the lyrics are witty and well thought out...and they have Steve Taylor's scent all over them. One thing that piqued my interest is that with this album, more so than with any previous Newsboys effort, the quality of the Taylor-free tracks seems to be quite high.
When all is said and done though, when I listen to this CD what I'm hearing is not forward movement, but rather a harking back to the days of "Take Me To Your Leader" or "Step Up To The Microphone" for sure, a great period for Newsboys fans, but with all the talent that is so obviously draped throughout the band, I guess I would rather hear something that puts the "New" back in their name...after all, The Returningtoformerglorysboys is a bit of a mouthful.
Personal Highlights: Secret Kingdom / Your Love Is Better Than Life
Personal Low Points: I Am Free / Let It All Come Out
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