Contemporary Christian Music superstars Newsboys have long been one of the most genuinely rocking groups in their field, delivering a sound full of driving beats, soaring vocals, and raging guitars that has often mirrored the work of their secular counterparts on the Britpop scene.
DEVOTION adds a Coldplay-esque, piano-driven, heart-on-the-sleeve vibe to the group's usual U2-on-steroids sound, showing that the group has not lost a step in keeping up with the trends.
The title track is full of marching drums and furious strumming, sounding like a lost outtake from U2's THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE.
The high tenor vocals and heady lyrics of "Landslide of Love" explore Sting territory, while "When the Tears Fall" features a dreamy coda worthy of My Bloody Valentine.
A thoroughly modern work that retains the best elements of Newsboys' signature sound, 2004's DEVOTION reveals an ever-evolving band still at the top of its game.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DevotionPeter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 03:58 | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| 2 | I Love Your WaysJeff Frankenstein, Peter Furler, Phil Joel, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 03:41 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 3 | Presence (My Heart's Desire)Peter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 03:57 | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| 4 | Strong TowerPeter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 04:03 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 5 | God of NationsPeter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 03:47 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 6 | Blessed Be Your NameMatt Redman | Newsboys | Play | 04:34 | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| 7 | The OrphanJeff Frankenstein, Peter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| 8 | Landslide of LoveJeff Frankenstein, Peter Furler, Steve Taylor | Newsboys | Play | 04:23 | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| 9 | Name Above All Names | Newsboys | Play | 03:28 | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| 10 | When the Tears Fall | Newsboys | Play | 06:12 | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| 42 mins | 96 MB | |||||
| 42 mins | 287 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Abegg | Photography |
| 2 | Joe Baldridge | Engineer |
| 3 | Wes Campbell | Executive Producer |
| 4 | Jan Cook | Creative Director |
| 5 | Jon Ellis | Guest Artist, Musician |
| 6 | Jeff Frankenstein | Composer |
| 7 | Peter Furler | Composer, Producer |
| 8 | Stu Garrard | Guest Artist, Musician |
| 9 | Sam Gibson | Mixing |
| 10 | Phil Joel | Composer |
| 11 | Bob Ludwig | Mixing |
| 12 | Newsboys | Primary Artist |
| 13 | Benji Peck | Art Direction, Design |
| 14 | Matt Redman | Composer |
| 15 | Dan Rudin | Engineer, Mixing |
| 16 | Rebecca St. James | Guest Artist, Vocals |
| 17 | Steve Taylor | Composer |
| 18 | Steve "Steev" Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |