Going Public
Newsboys · 1994
36 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Energetic pop-rock melodies fuse with uplifting lyrics, creating anthems of faith and optimism.
Why this album works
'Going Public' featured the hit single 'Shine,' which became a definitive anthem for the band, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. The album solidified the Newsboys’ reputation as leading figures in the genre and contributed to the burgeoning popularity of Christian rock in the mid-90s.
- Best for
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs steady pacing for energetic mornings optimistic vibes for daily motivation
- Context
- Released on July 26, 1994, 'Going Public' marked the Newsboys' transition from their early indie roots to mainstream success. This album followed their previous effort, 'Not Ashamed,' and showcased a more polished sound that helped establish them in the contemporary Christian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kylie Minogue· Sia· Dannii Minogue· Olivia Newton-John· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· INXS· Midnight Oil· Tina Arena
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Real Good Thing Standout 2:53
- 2 Shine Standout 3:42
- 3 Spirit Thing 3:27
- 4 Let It Rain Standout 4:17
- 5 Going Public 3:30
- 6 Truth and Consequences 2:58
- 7 Lights Out 3:08
- 8 Be Still 3:19
- 9 When You Called My Name 4:02
- 10 Elle G. 5:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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