Newsboys Adoration: The Worship Album

I haven't purchased a newsboys cd since John James left the band (Take me to your leader). After hearing He Reigns though, I knew that I had to give them another chance. This cd is a worship cd so it's has more Christian speak in it than other newsboys cds. Sometimes that's not a bad thing. Here's my thoughts on this cd.

He Reigns
Easily the best song on the cd. Best song I've heard in years. Just an awesome praise song. I love the line -

Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Some were meant to persist

This one was meant to persist. Plus I'm a sucker for songs that have a choir backing up a rock band.

You are my king (Amazing Love)
We sing this song at church and I never really liked it. I really paid attention to the words when I heard it on this cd and wow did it hit me. I really like this song. The boys do a great job on this one.

Great is your faithfulness
I didn't like this song the first time I heard it. Actually I skipped it after listening to it for about 30 seconds. I just didn't like it. Man was I wrong. I love how this song ends. I'm still not happy about the start of it but it really builds well. Excellent ending. Makes me want to stand up.

Take My Hands (Praise)
A little more upbeat. Sounds like some of their earlier stuff. Not much else to say about it.

Adoration
This reminds me of another of their songs from Going Public but I can't put my finger on which one. Or was it Take me to your leader? Not sure. Decent enough. Another song that has a strong finish.

In Christ Alone
No, not that one. Slow song that I have to be in the mood for to like. The song is just kind of there. Nothing really stands out. This will probably get skipped more often than not. Good lyrics, though.

Lord (I Don't Know) - Live
Live songs are sometimes a bad thing. This one is ok. I don't know if this is from another album or not. I've been out of the newsboys loop for a while. This song is good but not memorable. You probably won't catch me singing it in the car.

It is you - Live
This is another good song. You'll catch yourself singing the chorus. Perfectly acceptable singing.

Father, Blessed Father
I enjoy this song. It sounds very hymn-like but I still enjoy it. Another choir background song as well. Little callback in the song to breathe. Cool.

Hallelujah
Final song on the cd. How does it wrap things up? Happy little beat at the beginning. Nice and calm. The chorus is simple but effective. A nice closing that fits the theme very well.

The lyrics on this cd are great as always. Peter Furler and Steve Taylor wrote most of them. They are incredible at what they do.