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.
Why this album works
'Step Up to the Microphone' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart, showcasing the band's commercial success. The hit single 'Entertaining Angels' received significant radio play, further establishing the Newsboys as key figures in the genre during the late 1990s.
- Best for
- uplifting melodies for daily motivation steady pacing for reflective moments joyful sing-alongs with friends
- 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
- 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 WooHoo 3:15
- 2 Step Up to the Microphone Standout 3:43
- 3 Entertaining Angels Standout 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 Standout 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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