Take Me to Your Leader cover

Take Me to Your Leader

Newsboys · 1996

37 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Energetic pop-rock melodies intertwine with thoughtful lyrics, creating a vibrant call to faith and reflection.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its commercial success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian chart. Its catchy single 'Breakfast' became a defining song for the band, contributing to their reputation as pioneers within the genre and influencing a generation of Christian rock artists.
Career context
Released in 1996, 'Take Me to Your Leader' was the Newsboys' fifth studio album and marked their rise to mainstream recognition. This album followed the commercially successful 'Going Public', solidifying their place in contemporary Christian music during a time when they were gaining international prominence.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 God Is Not a Secret Standout 3:09
  • 2 Take Me to Your Leader Standout 2:58
  • 3 Breathe 3:15
  • 4 Reality 3:08
  • 5 Breakfast Standout 3:40
  • 6 Let It Go 3:38
  • 7 Cup o' Tea 2:40
  • 8 It's All Who You Know 3:11
  • 9 Miracle Child 3:10
  • 10 Lost the Plot 4:56
  • 11 Breathe (Benediction) 3:15

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