Not Ashamed
Newsboys · 1992
42 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Energetic melodies intertwine with uplifting lyrics, showcasing a confident blend of rock and contemporary Christian music.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m Not Ashamed — This track serves as a bold declaration of faith and identity, resonating deeply with listeners seeking empowerment through belief.
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Boycott Hell — With its provocative title and message, this song captures the band's willingness to address controversial topics head-on, setting them apart in the genre.
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Where You Belong / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus — This medley beautifully blends original lyrics with a classic hymn, demonstrating the band’s ability to bridge traditional faith with contemporary sounds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic melodies and anthemic choruses but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The title track includes a prominent guitar riff that recurs throughout, reinforcing its anthem-like quality.
- 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
- uplifting anthems for gatherings
- steady tempo for sing-alongs
- feel-good energy for mornings
- affirmative messages in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer darker, introspective themes
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Newsboys' presence in contemporary Christian music.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Not Ashamed was the Newsboys' third studio album, following their breakthrough record, The Wake Up Call. This album solidified their presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, reflecting their growing popularity and artistic maturation during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MercyMe· Casting Crowns· TobyMac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Cannot Get You Out of My System 3:18
- 2 I’m Not Ashamed 3:52
- 3 Where You Belong / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus 5:32
- 4 Upon This Rock 4:39
- 5 Strong Love 4:02
- 6 Dear Shame 3:50
- 7 Boycott Hell 3:42
- 8 We Come Together 4:35
- 9 Love Comes True 3:32
- 10 Lost the Sky Again 5:04
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