God's Not Dead
Newsboys · 2011
49 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting anthems blend powerful vocals with contemporary Christian themes, creating an invigorating worship experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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God's Not Dead (Like a Lion) — This track became an anthem for faith-based movements, with its bold proclamation of belief and catchy chorus that encourages listeners to embrace their faith.
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Your Love Never Fails — The song embodies themes of divine love and reassurance, making it a staple in worship services and showcasing the band's ability to deliver heartfelt lyrics backed by strong melodies.
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Mighty to Save — This powerful ballad emphasizes redemption and grace, featuring emotive vocal delivery that resonates deeply within the contemporary Christian genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features anthemic structures and strong vocal performances but lacks significant innovation in composition.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace with anthemic choruses, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad.
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response vocal arrangements, enhancing the communal worship feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo worship experience
- anthems for group sing-alongs
- uplifting messages of resilience
- for communal gatherings
- encouraging themes of faith
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked the first album with new lead singer, gaining wider recognition in Christian music.
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 2011, 'God's Not Dead' marked a significant moment in the Newsboys' career as their first album featuring new lead singer Michael Tait after Peter Furler's departure. This album followed their previous work 'Born Again' and solidified their transition into a new era of sound and message.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MercyMe· Casting Crowns· TobyMac
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Here We Stand
The narrative shifts from collective doubt to unwavering conviction as the band declares their commitment to faith amidst challenges.
This progression from uncertainty to steadfastness showcases a dynamic lyrical journey that aligns with themes of resilience and belief.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The King Is Coming 4:47
- 2 God's Not Dead (Like a Lion) 4:18
- 3 Your Love Never Fails 3:38
- 4 Here We Stand 4:16
- 5 Savior of the World 3:39
- 6 Forever Reign 3:53
- 7 More Than Enough 3:43
- 8 Revelation Song 4:50
- 9 Pouring It Out for You 4:33
- 10 Mighty to Save 4:28
- 11 All the Way 4:07
- 12 I Am Second 3:19
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