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Step Up to the Microphone

Newsboys · 1998

42 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Uplifting melodies collide with vibrant instrumentation, reflecting both joy and introspection in contemporary Christian music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting melodies for daily motivation
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • joyful sing-alongs with friends
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer heavy, aggressive sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Step Up to the Microphone' marked a pivotal moment for Newsboys as their first album after signing with Sparrow Records. This album followed their successful 'Take Me to Your Leader' and showcased a shift towards more polished production and deeper lyrical themes, solidifying their position in the contemporary Christian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
MercyMe· Casting Crowns· TobyMac

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 WooHoo 3:15
  • 2 Step Up to the Microphone 3:43
  • 3 Entertaining Angels 4:19
  • 4 Believe 4:33
  • 5 Tuning In 4:17
  • 6 Truth Be Known – Everybody Gets a Shot 4:00
  • 7 Deep End 4:05
  • 8 Hallelujah 3:55
  • 9 The Tide 5:00
  • 10 Always 5:01

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