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The Ultimate Collection

Newsboys · 2006

92 min · 24 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, delivering anthems of faith and hope that resonate across generations.

Why this album works

'The Ultimate Collection' highlights Newsboys' impact on the contemporary Christian music scene, showcasing their ability to blend catchy pop-rock with spiritual themes. The album achieved considerable success, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and solidifying the band's legacy within the genre.
Best for
uplifting anthems for gatherings steady flow with emotional peaks for morning motivation
Context
Released in 2006, 'The Ultimate Collection' marked a significant retrospective for Newsboys as they celebrated over a decade in contemporary Christian music. This compilation followed their commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, bringing together beloved tracks from their extensive catalog, including hits from albums like 'Take Me to Your Leader' and 'Step Up to the Microphone'.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Shine Standout 3:41
  • 2 Breakfast 3:36
  • 3 Take Me to Your Leader 2:58
  • 4 It Is You 4:21
  • 5 You Are My King (Amazing Love) 4:30
  • 6 Entertaining Angels 4:17
  • 7 Million Pieces 4:13
  • 8 Joy 3:44
  • 9 Who? 3:32
  • 10 In Christ Alone 4:17
  • 11 Spirit Thing 3:25
  • 12 Woohoo 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Step Up to the Microphone 3:57
  • 2 Belly of the Whale 2:57
  • 3 Wherever We Go 3:27
  • 4 Something Beautiful 3:52
  • 5 He Reigns Standout 4:55
  • 6 Beautiful Sound 3:47
  • 7 Love Liberty Disco 3:43
  • 8 I Fought the La… 3:06
  • 9 Stay Strong 4:07
  • 10 Blessed Be Your Name Standout 4:34
  • 11 Devotion 3:59
  • 12 I’m Not Ashamed 4:25

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