DC Talk

1. Heavenbound - dc Talk, Daniel Amos (DA)

2. Gah Ta Be

3. Final Days

4. King (Allelujah)

5. Spinnin' Round

6. Voices Praise Him

7. Time Ta Jam

8. He Loves Me

DC Talk,dc Talk,Starsong,Christian Rap,Gospel,Hip-Hop,Pop

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Average customer rating: Jesus Freak dc Talk Those were the days What will people think? Just a few little missteps... best of...

Jesus Freak dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Supernatural Intermission: The Greatest Hits Momentum Welcome to Diverse City Jars of Clay ASIN: B000000V0I Release Date: 1995-11-21

Tracks:

1. So Help Me God
2. Colored People
3. Jesus Freak
4. What If I Stumble?
5. Day By Day
6. Mrs. Morgan
7. Between You And Me
8. Like It, Love It, Need It
9. Jesus Freak (Reprise)
10. In The Light
11. What Have We Become?
12. Mind's Eye
13. Bonus Track

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Jesus Freak, like the 1970s phrase that it's culled from, is an oddity. Who could have ever imagined such a wonderful blend of grunge rock, rap, melodic pop, and funk? "So Help Me God" sets the tone with a wicked guitar riff that draws boundaries for the trio's magic harmonies. "What If I Stumble?" and the vastly underrated "Between You and Me" allow Michael Tait to showcase his silky smooth vocals, while "Jesus Freak" and "Mind's Eye" prove the band can change speeds and rock as hard as anyone. For good measure, they even improve upon Charlie Peacock's "In the Light." One of the best Christian CDs of the '90s. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Jesus Freak dc Talk.......2007-05-20

Hello. About this item. It's a good album, the one I would listen to more often.

Those were the days.......2007-05-19

I was reading this review that said something like, the sound of "Jesus Freak" is immature and un-evolved compared to the sound of the non-christian stuff out there. Well, I must say I agree. But wait, don't throw the stones yet, I'll explain.

Thing is, let's face the truth: the sub-industry called "The Christian Music Industry" is in fact about fifty years late, having truly started around the mid 80's. Of course there was a lot to find out, and in my opinion, Jesus Freak is one of the most relevant and emblematic records in the history of CCM. There is just so much experimentation, and despite it may actually be too much, it kind of feels like something was being created, and that is always refreshing. DC Talk, which started out as a rap band, started including more and more melodies in every new release, but it was Jesus Freak the one where they really made a huge turn, a turn which best feature is the increasing of Kevin Max's singing, a huge door to the exposure of this guy's awesome voice and talent.

Jesus Freak is a pretty weird mix of alternative rock, bubble-gum pop, folk, hip-hop and sometimes even a little techno. So as you can see, there isn't really an easy way to describe/define/review this album. I guess the only thing I could say for sure is, it's music you can't really read about to actually know something about it, you really just have to listen to it. There are almost no skip songs at all since pretty much every song has at least some sort of catchy hook to it, even if that's all it has to offer. I personally prefer the anonymous gems (What if I stumble?, What have we become, Mind's Eye) rather than the famous over-played pieces (Jesus Freak, Colored People, In the Light), but I guess in the end it's still enjoyable altogether. About the lyrics, well, I guess experimentation took place also in that department (for sure, some questions like 'What should we talk about?' had to be answered), for the lyrics are for the most part silly and superficial, with the exception of songs like "Mind's Eye", which still doesn't have great lyrics.

So back to the point I was trying to make at first. This record is what it is, an eclectic and colorful party of sounds that don't make a great album altogether but still have some great moments. By the time it was released, maybe it worked a little more than it does now, because listening to it today really gives away the fact that this sound is, to say the least, a little out of date. If some of us still enjoy listening to it from time to time, it probably has more to do with the love and nostalgia we feel for it than with anything else. Immature would be the perfect way to describe this and the CCM industry as well, but that doesn't take away any importance from this album.

One last thing to say: I think as songwriters, these guys really deserve recognition and kudos, at least back in these days, experimentation was the engine driving the production of "christian music". Today, even once-great bands like Third Day seem to have chosen the Steven Curtis Chapman sound because it works, and have stopped digging any deeper. Pity.

What will people think?.......2006-08-28

When I was in high school, my dad got me "Free at Last", and I'll be blunt: I hated it! Back then I was looking for something that would not only be good, but sound good, and I was a new Christian. A few years later after I'd graduated, my best friend told me he had the latest dc Talk, "Jesus Freak". And believe you, me, I was big time like... WHO CARES! He asked me to just give it a chance, and after listening to the title track, I WANTED IT! Today? I still love it!

Yeah, the song Jesus Freak was what caught my attention. But there was more than just the mere 1 song. They asked the haunting question in track 4 with What if I Stumble? and really gets you thinking. Then they keep the ears peeled with stuff such as Day by Day, or Mind's Eye. They really get the attention, as well as the thought process going with Colored People, yet humor you in the middle with Mrs. Morgan. For a band I hated in high school, it got rocking rather quickly, and pumped up the volume in quite a few places! dc Talk is still one of the most influential bands in the Christian industry today.

So, am I missing anything? Oh yeah, if you see a Track 13 listed, it's there. Just don't hit the stop button immediately, because just when you think it is over, you have a surprise in the end.

They ultimately ask the question we all should ask ourselves if we follow Christ. That question comes in the title track, Jesus Freak, and asks a very simple, yet pointed question. It simply says near the end, "What will people think? What will people do?" Hey, if you're afraid of being persecuted a little, then leave these men alone! What will people think? I could give a rip! Jesus Christ died for me, and He lives in me. Regardless of my stumbles, He is always there to pick me up. And He LIVES!!! Rock on, dc Talk!

Just a few little missteps..........2006-06-22

I own all of the DC talk CDs and this one is probaly my favorite.The only missteps are:Mrs.Morgan,and the Jesus freak reprise.My favorites are :so help me God,colored people,Jesus freak,what if i stumble,between you and me,like it,love it and need it,in the light,and mind's eye.I really recommend this!

best of..........2006-04-06

One of the best of all time. Every song is different and amazing. The recording quality is a tad rough, but that was the times. This is tied with Delirious's "World Service" for greatest Christian CD ever.

Average customer rating: Great overview of one of the most influential Christian groups

Greatest Hits dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jesus Freak Supernatural Iris To Iris Portable Sounds ASIN: B000QFAFAY Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. Jesus Freak
2. Say the Words (Now)
3. Colored People
4. Jesus Is Just Alright
5. Between You And Me
6. Mind's Eye
7. Consume Me
8. My Will
9. In the Light
10. Socially Acceptable
11. Luv Is a Verb
12. Supernaturnal
13. The Hardway
14. Godsend
15. What If I Stumble?
16. Red Letters

Customer Reviews:

Great overview of one of the most influential Christian groups.......2007-07-03

DC Talk in the 90s was one of my favorite groups. In the late 80s and early 90s hip hop was the thing and if you were into hip hop music and you were a Christian you loved dc talk. In 1992 they come out with the mega hit album "Free At Last". It seemed like everyone loved this album... it was catchy and the lyrics actually discussed life issues and it wasn't "cheesy" like their previous albums. I was actually proud to be a dc talk fan.

As the 90s progressed there was this movement that started with groups like Pearl Jam and Nirvana called "alternative music". Most "alternative music" in the 90s was a shift to a rock format and even though it was billed as the "new" thing it really was a return of 70s classic rock. The public was subjected to drum machines, keyboards, pop, and dance music throught the 80s and people were getting bored of it. The shift had hurt many bands who tried to continue using the formula that had worked for them for nearly a decade. So now you have dc talk that made it big with hip hop. How were they going to survive this shift in the public's taste... they went alternative too!

At first I was a little suspicious... how could dc talk, a hip hop/dance group, go alternative. Well they did it! and they created probably their best album in 1995 "Jesus Freak". With "Jesus Freak" they created an album that really didn't sound like much anything else in christian music at the time and were probably a huge influence to other up-n-coming Christian artists that followed. Many Christian artists would replicated note for note the styles of their secular counterparts... dc talk, within the alternative genre, created their own sound. I remember back in 1995 driving home from youth group listening to "secular" alternative radio and hearing them play dc talk's "Jesus Freak" and people who weren't even Christian were digging it. They crossed over but never compromised. Very cool.

Three years passed with no new output from the group. With such a huge success they had with "Jesus Freak" people were hoping that the next album would be even bigger. Regretfully in 1998 the album "Supernatural" never lived up to the hype. Don't get me wrong, It was a very good album but it was no "Jesus Freak". There were a few good songs like "Supernatural" and "Consume Me" that are featured on this compilation are great.

2 years later dc talk announced that they were going to take a break... they would still get together from time to time but not to record an album. They released a greatest hits album title "Intermission"... as the title suggests they were only taking a short break. It is now 2007 and they are still not together. TobyMac has become a superstar in Christian music on his own and can call his own shots on what goes on his albums. I wouldn't blame him if he never wanted to get back together with dc talk and go back to having to clear it with two other guys what goes on an album.

This brings us to today. Dc talk releases another greatest hits album featuring music form their three most successful albums. There is so much variety on here it keeps this album from getting boring. You can also see on this compilation that within a short time they covered so many genres and one thing that remained consistent is the wonderful socially conscience lyrics that speaks to our hearts and will continue to inspire for generations to come. Another thing I notice is some of this music is 15 years old here but it still sounds fresh.

Some are going to wonder, why would dc talk release a new best of with a good one out there already? I don't have the answer to that but I have some ideas...

(1) Having the greatest hits album out there titled "Intermission" is a reminder of the promise that was never fulfilled so maybe the record label felt it was time to replace it.

(2) An opportunity to profit on a population who would love to see and buy anything "new" with the dc talk name on it.

(3) Introduce a new audience to this great music.

(4) Refresh the sound quality by taking advantage of the new remasters made of their albums.

I think all the above is most likely the case and I don't have a problem with that. One thing that this collection does is remove the "new" at the time teaser songs to get completest to buy the collection and replaced it with some true classic dc talk songs from "Supernatural".

RECOMMENDATION: If you don't have ANY dc talk albums this is an great place to start your collection and if you are a casual fan this will be all you need. This represents THE BEST of dc talk. If you like the hip hop side of dc talk also check out "Free at Last" (remastered), If you like the "alternative" side check out the new 10th anniversary edition of "Jesus Freak" featuring a bonus cd with alternate versions and live tracks that include the hit "Wish We'd All Been Ready".

JLB

Average customer rating: Best of DC Talk Best CD I Own... awsomeawsomeawsomeawsomeawsome!!!!!!!!!! DC Talk Intermission CD it's the song selection...

Intermission: The Greatest Hits dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shine: The Hits Supernatural Jesus Freak Momentum Welcome to Diverse City ASIN: B000051771 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Say The Words (Now)
2. Colored People
3. Jesus Is Just Alright
4. Between You And Me
5. Mind's Eye
6. Consume Me
7. My Will
8. In The Light
9. Mr. Morgan (Act I)
10. Socially Acceptable
11. Luv Is A Verb
12. Supernatural
13. Jesus Freak
14. Hardway (Remix)
15. What If I Stumble
16. I Wish We'd All Been Ready
17. Chance
18. SugarCoat It
19. Mrs. Morgan (Act II)

Amazon.com

It can't be said enough that DC Talk is one of the most relevant and critical forces of change in the history of Contemporary Christian Music. They brought the sounds and words of the streets into the consciousness of mainstream Christianity. And musically, they've done it in the most pleasing manner. This hits package is but a mere glimpse of the brilliance Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Smith have displayed in so many styles throughout their 10-year career in DC Talk. There are beautiful ballads of forgiveness ("Between You and Me"), riveting rockers of conviction ("Jesus Freak"), and the quiet, stark realities of being role models ("What If I Stumble?"). New cuts "Say the Words (Now)" and "Chance" play up the sweet melodies these guys know so well. Older fans will enjoy the inclusion of "Luv Is a Verb" and "Socially Acceptable." As long as the group keeps its finger on the pulse of the mainstream and its heart focused on the Almighty, another decade of hits is a good bet. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Best of DC Talk.......2007-07-20

This is a great album with a good blend of their different styles of music. One of my favorites on the CD is their rendition of "I wish We'd All Been Ready". This is a song I loved as a kid and do not here it very much all these years later.

Best CD I Own..........2005-12-14

This CD is just filled with great music honnering the Lord!
My favorites are...

1.Say The Words(Now)
2.Colored People
3.Jesus Is Just Alright (one of my all time favorites)
4.Between You and Me
5.Minds Eye (In My Top 5)
6.In the Light (In My To 5)
7.Socially Accptable
8.Luv Is a Verb
9.Supernatural
10.Jesus Freak (In My Top 10)
11.What If I Stumble?
12.I Wish We'd All Been Ready

(No thats not all of them.) Another thing I like is not all their music sounds the same(Compare I Wish We'd All Been Ready to Supernatural)! If fact, this music might draw you closer to God! I think everyone shold have this CD...

awsomeawsomeawsomeawsomeawsome!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-09-15

wow this CD is sssssssooooooooo cool i mean the song jesus freak, luv is a verb, in the light all really really awsome songs all i can say is wow there so origanal.....in a good way :-D

DC Talk Intermission CD.......2005-09-14

Awesome CD! In perfect condition. A pleasure doing business with!!

it's the song selection..........2005-07-29

this is da bomb but there's 1 problem,THE SONG SELECTION!!!!!
BELOW ARE THE SONGS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PICKED FROM THE C.D.S
heavenbound,gah ta be=from first album.walls,things of this world=nu thang.luv is a verb,that kinda girl,jesus is just alright,time is...=free at last.so help me god,jesus freak,between u and me,like it,love it ,need it=jesus freak.
consume me,my friend,supernatural,godsend=supernatural.that is how the song selection should have been.see u next review,cody

Average customer rating: Skip this and move on to the Greatest Hits DC Talk-Supernatural the best from dc talk Not 'Jesus Freak', but still a great CD The "last" DC Talk album is the worst

Supernatural dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jesus Freak Intermission: The Greatest Hits Nu Thang Welcome to the Freak Show: DC Talk Live in Concert DC Talk ASIN: B00000AGD9 Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. It's Killing Me
3. Dive
4. Consume Me
5. My Friend (So Long)
6. Fearless
7. Godsend
8. Wanna Be Loved
9. The Truth
10. Since I Met You
11. Into Jesus
12. Supernatural
13. Red Letters
14. There Is A Treason At Sea

Product Description

BRAND NEW, sealed, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, fast shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles!M

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How did DC Talk follow up their epic Jesus Freak? Very carefully, if Supernatural is any indication. Where Jesus Freak broke through musical barriers in a genre known for playing it safe, Supernatural builds on the band's momentum with a familiar blend of power pop, beautiful ballads, and power-chord rockers. The opening "It's Killing Me" lays down a riveting foundation, while Toby McKeehan has never sounded more like Seal than on the soft ballads "Consume Me" and "Godsend." But McKeehan (who coproduces) also turns it around by belting out the R&B-tinged "Wanna Be Loved." Not to be outdone, Michael Tait, Kevin Max, and McKeehan team up wonderfully on the radio-ready "Into Jesus." Once again, producer Mark Heimermann blends fascinating vocal arrangements into DC Talk's magical wall of sound. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Skip this and move on to the Greatest Hits.......2007-07-07

The two previous albums "Free At Last" and "Jesus Freak" are now considered classics in Christian Music. Every song on those albums are very well crafted songs and there are no fillers. Because I loved their two previous albums I was anticipating that I would love "Supernatural". Well back in 1998 I bought the album the day it came out and was dissapointed. The album didn't seem to have the heart that the two previous albums had. The lyrics and production seems very forced. For some reason I can't stand "My Friend So Long". It sounds like they are judging some other Christian band for going secular. That song and other are examples of too much production and annoying vocal stylization that is all over this album.

Some great stand outs on this album that can compare to some of there older stuff would be the "Consume Me" which is a softer ballad and "Supernatural". Now Supernatural has that odd vocal styling and the loud instraments BUT it is only in the chorus where the cacophony of instraments accours. It is a pretty well balanced song.

My recomendation is instead of getting this album buy the new dc talk Greatest Hits that came out in 2007. It takes some of the better tracks from this album: Consume Me, Godsend, Supernatural, and Red Letters. This songs sound so much better when balanced with tracks from Jesus Freak and Free at Last.

DC Talk-Supernatural.......2007-05-18

DC Talk is one of the most versatile groups around, even compared to secular circles, few can match the range of diversity of music styles that seems "natural" to DC Talk, yet as the title alludes to, there is something deeper, beyond the 'normal' scope here. Their ability to express their Christian experiences in such an array of music is a very enjoyable experience to take-in & listen. "It's Killing me" speaks very honestly of the struggle between flesh & spirit; "Hey I'm into Jesus" though gives a revelation of Joy that only serving Christ with a committed love & devotion can bring, and it's obvious these guys know that Joy very personally. Take them up on this treat of the spirit, and you will be blessed beyond your expectations.

the best from dc talk.......2007-02-20

I just wish all Christian music could sound this great. This is probably one of my most favorite cds, Christian or secular. The vocals are incredible, the musicians are the best and the lyrics are meaningful. Love it!

Not 'Jesus Freak', but still a great CD .......2006-12-18

Following up on 'Jesus Freak', the colossal album that changed DC Talk from just a rap group into one of the most important artists in Christian Music, could not be an easy task. But listening to 'Supernatural' makes it sound like it was the easiest thing in the world to put out another great CD.
This release is ALMOST as good as 'Freak' (and in some ways it even surpasses it). Almost every song on this CD is top-notch - from rockers like 'Since I met You', 'Dive' and the title track to lovely ballads like 'Red Letters' (perhaps their finest song to date). The band morphs from one style to another througout the set, bouncing between fun and purpose freely, sometimes within the same song. 'My Friend' is a good example of that, with fun creative wordplay that betrays the dramatic story beneath it.
The major shortcoming that I hear is that this ablum doesn't sound as fresh as 'Freak' did. One case in point is 'Godsend', a fairly mellow piece that is not without merit, but somehow it comes off as a second-rate clone of 'Just Between You and Me'. And "It's Killing Me" could have been more powerful, but it sounds like they are trying too hard to restrain themselves (at least until the endo of the song).
But those are small potatoes. Overall, this is a fine CD that can brighten any collection. It is a pity that their solo careers have put the group on the back burner. In my book, DC Talk is greater than the sum of its' parts.

The "last" DC Talk album is the worst.......2006-09-08

This is probably the last DC Talk Album to be made since the three are well into their solo careers now. I hope they'll get back together to make another record because I always enjoyed their blend of rock, soul and rap. But, unfortunately, they left off the rap part on "Supernatural." As a long time fan of DC Talk, I was obviously attracted by the rap side of their music, since that's all they did on their first three releases. "Supernatural" doesn't even throw a bone to the rap fans of TobyMac. Still, I like several songs on the album. My Friend, Fearless, Supernatural and a few others are good. For those of you that found these artists through their solo releases, "Supernatural" features Tait and Kevin Max much more than Toby Mac.

Average customer rating: Brilliant Short but great between the fence and the universe Is KMAX still a Christian Priceless Talent!

Between the Fence and the Universe Kevin Max Manufacturer: Cbuj Ent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Christian & Gospel | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Imposter Stereotype Be Holy Night Lose This Life Empty ASIN: B0007IQQOY Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Seek
2. 21st Century Darlings
3. Irish Hymn
4. Stranded 72.5
5. Golden
6. Hallelujah
7. To the Dearly Departed

Product Description

Track Listing 1. Seek 2. 21st Century Darlings 3. Irish Hymn 4. Stranded 72.5 5. Golden 6. To the Dearly Departed

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant.......2006-04-19

I had fun with some of the songs in my song-by-song blow-by-blow list below. Be not deceived, however. Kevin Max could very well be the next Sting or Peter Gabriel. I honestly cannot think of another artist with such a gap between talent and popularity. Hands down the man is underrated in every way. What is the deal??

This is my favorite Kevin Max album. Lyrically I feel it is his best, and the musical diversity is brilliant.

1. SEEK: Great upbeat number, rocks!
2. 21ST CENTURY DARLINGS: Kevin Max fronting the Mars Volta. THE most brilliant musicscape I've ever heard coming from a Christian (or "post-christian", whatever) artist.
3. IRISH HYMN: Visceral, may be my favorite on the disc.
4. STRANDED 72.5: "Oh my love..you're changing every day...in every possible wa-ay...."
5. GOLDEN: Another visceral and stirring ballad.
6. HALLELUJAH: My least favorite cover of this, a la the Doo Wop stylized vocals in the background. His live version in concert should have been included instead as a "live" track.
7. TO THE DEARLY DEPARTED: Mesmerizing and gut-wrenching lyrically.

Caviat - The album is, in typical Kmax style, ahead of the curve musically. However, it still relates to you, which I found not true of Peter Gabriel's music overall time and time again.

Short but great.......2005-07-19

This EP is wonderful. I wish it was a full album as the songs here are great but you have to wonder if he had enough songs for an album but chose instead to only offer up the best. Either way, this EP is better I think than Stereotype Be. The songs seem to be more melodic taking you on a journey together as well as individually than Stereotype Be. I hated dc Talk breaking up and I still hope and pray that they reunite and put out many more albums but it's good to see Kevin succeeding in reaching out and challenging himself to produce better music.

between the fence and the universe.......2005-06-22

This is a solid EP. Criticizm towards Kevin Max regarding whether or not he's still a Christian, and towards his music is ridiculous to me. The beauty of Kevin's music is that he doesn't put his message right out there in the open.

DC Talk breaking up was the best thing that ever happened to Kevin Max. TobyMac is a travesty to music and christianity. And tait is mediocre at best. Kevin Max plays real music. He plays with real emotion and sings about real life things. If you're a christian who can't handle that, then please go listen to Toby Mac talk about what a huge party christianity is.

We should all be thanking people like kevin max for bringing some legitimacy back into Christian music, not bashing him for doing so.

Is KMAX still a Christian.......2005-06-12

I've wondered for the last several years whether KMAX was a Christian. His interviews and songs being the source of this curiousity. In regards to his latest, I'd read the lyrics before purchasing this album. It's ok to "go out of the box" but don't leave the Faith while doing so. lilmacumd@yahoo.com

Priceless Talent!.......2005-05-22

I found the "Between the Fence and the Universe" CD to be a most excellent experience! Somebody give this guy a Grammy already. Here's how I rate each song:
1. SEEK: encouraging and uplifting.
2. 21ST CENTURY DARLINGS: totally rocks!
3. IRISH HYMN: Beatle-flavored inspiration.
4. STRANDED 72.5: groovy guitars and melodic vocals.
5. GOLDEN: beautiful, endearing lyrics blended into a timeless tune. Title speaks for itself!
6. HALLELUJAH: haunting and tearfully sweet ballad.
7. TO THE DEARLY DEPARTED: stirring and hopeful rhthmns.

I only wish there were more than seven songs recorded on this CD. If you loved the "Stereotype Be" CD, you won't regret this sohomore experience!

Average customer rating: Great overview of one of the most influential Christian groups

Greatest Hits dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Portable Sounds ASIN: B000QFAFB8 Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. Jesus Freak
2. Say the Words (Now)
3. Colored People
4. Jesus Is Just Alright
5. Between You And Me
6. Mind's Eye
7. Consume Me
8. My Will
9. In the Light
10. Socially Acceptable
11. Luv Is a Verb
12. Supernatural
13. The Hardway
14. Godsend
15. What If I Stumble?
16. Red Letters

Customer Reviews:

Great overview of one of the most influential Christian groups.......2007-07-03

NOTE: Below is a copy of the review I wrote for the standard version of "dc talk: greatest hits". This version comes with a bonus DVD that features a few of dc talk's music videos. The video resolution is standard tv resolution which just looks okay. This is forgivable because that is really what these videos were recorded for.

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My original review:

DC Talk in the 90s was one of my favorite groups. In the late 80s and early 90s hip hop was the thing and if you were into hip hop music and you were a Christian you loved dc talk. In 1992 they come out with the mega hit album "Free At Last". It seemed like everyone loved this album... it was catchy and the lyrics actually discussed life issues and it wasn't "cheesy" like their previous albums. I was actually proud to be a dc talk fan.

As the 90s progressed there was this movement that started with groups like Pearl Jam and Nirvana called "alternative music". Most "alternative music" in the 90s was a shift to a rock format and even though it was billed as the "new" thing it really was a return of 70s classic rock. The public was subjected to drum machines, keyboards, pop, and dance music throught the 80s and people were getting bored of it. The shift had hurt many bands who tried to continue using the formula that had worked for them for nearly a decade. So now you have dc talk that made it big with hip hop. How were they going to survive this shift in the public's taste... they went alternative too!

At first I was a little suspicious... how could dc talk, a hip hop/dance group, go alternative. Well they did it! and they created probably their best album in 1995 "Jesus Freak". With "Jesus Freak" they created an album that really didn't sound like much anything else in christian music at the time and were probably a huge influence to other up-n-coming Christian artists that followed. Many Christian artists would replicated note for note the styles of their secular counterparts... dc talk, within the alternative genre, created their own sound. I remember back in 1995 driving home from youth group listening to "secular" alternative radio and hearing them play dc talk's "Jesus Freak" and people who weren't even Christian were digging it. They crossed over but never compromised. Very cool.

Three years passed with no new output from the group. With such a huge success they had with "Jesus Freak" people were hoping that the next album would be even bigger. Regretfully in 1998 the album "Supernatural" never lived up to the hype. Don't get me wrong, It was a very good album but it was no "Jesus Freak". There were a few good songs like "Supernatural" and "Consume Me" that are featured on this compilation are great.

2 years later dc talk announced that they were going to take a break... they would still get together from time to time but not to record an album. They released a greatest hits album title "Intermission"... as the title suggests they were only taking a short break. It is now 2007 and they are still not together. TobyMac has become a superstar in Christian music on his own and can call his own shots on what goes on his albums. I wouldn't blame him if he never wanted to get back together with dc talk and go back to having to clear it with two other guys what goes on an album.

This brings us to today. Dc talk releases another greatest hits album featuring music form their three most successful albums. There is so much variety on here it keeps this album from getting boring. You can also see on this compilation that within a short time they covered so many genres and one thing that remained consistent is the wonderful socially conscience lyrics that speaks to our hearts and will continue to inspire for generations to come. Another thing I notice is some of this music is 15 years old here but it still sounds fresh.

Some are going to wonder, why would dc talk release a new best of with a good one out there already? I don't have the answer to that but I have some ideas...

(1) Having the greatest hits album out there titled "Intermission" is a reminder of the promise that was never fulfilled so maybe the record label felt it was time to replace it.

(2) An opportunity to profit on a population who would love to see and buy anything "new" with the dc talk name on it.

(3) Introduce a new audience to this great music.

(4) Refresh the sound quality by taking advantage of the new remasters made of their albums.

I think all the above is most likely the case and I don't have a problem with that. One thing that this collection does is remove the "new" at the time teaser songs to get completest to buy the collection and replaced it with some true classic dc talk songs from "Supernatural".

RECOMMENDATION: If you don't have ANY dc talk albums this is an great place to start your collection and if you are a casual fan this will be all you need. This represents THE BEST of dc talk. If you like the hip hop side of dc talk also check out "Free at Last" (remastered), If you like the "alternative" side check out the new 10th anniversary edition of "Jesus Freak".

Average customer rating: A favorite... lmao HAHAHA...hey...this is actually good... The band's best work in retrospect Life Changing...

Free at Last dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nu Thang Jesus Freak DC Talk Supernatural Welcome to the Freak Show: DC Talk Live in Concert ASIN: B000005KUU Release Date: 1995-01-10

Tracks:

1. Luv Is A Verb
2. That Kinda Girl
3. Greer
4. Jesus Is Just Alright
5. Say The Words
6. WDCT
7. Socially Acceptable
8. Free At Last
9. Time Is...
10. The Hardway
11. 2 Honks & A Negro
12. Lean On Me
13. Testimony
14. Don't Want It
15. Will Power
16. Word 2 The Father
17. Jesus Is Just Alright (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

A favorite..........2007-07-02

People are surprised to find this CD in my collection. But I just say, "With the music, the beat, the lyrics, and the harmonies on this project, what's NOT for a middle-aged, Southern Baptist, white woman to like?" They just laugh and so do I as I crank it up a bit louder and sing along, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel of my Buick Century.....

Hmmm...that reminds me. It's time to buy another copy of this one....

lmao.......2006-04-29

"I don't want it" is the stupidest, most distasteful song ever. Don't tell people how to have sex goddamnit!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHA...hey...this is actually good..........2006-04-06

I detest hip-hop. Really. I hate it. In fact, when I first heard Luv Is A Verb on Intermission, I thought, "They're kidding...right?" and had no interest in purchasing "whatever cd that came from." And I didn't until I heard great things about it. Since everyone who had heard it told me they loved it, I decided I should try it out, but only if it was cheap, which it was. I couldn't believe how good it was! It starts out with Luv Is A Verb, and I thought, "whatever, heard that before", but the rest of the cd is almost perfect!
There are a few interludes that are basically not worth the time, but if you're in the mood they can be funny.

The primary songs are (just skip down if you already know about them from other reviews):

1. Luv Is A Verb - Enter the infamous, "down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk, are you down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk." I can't count the number of people who I have heard make fun of those lines. But if you try to forget that, the lyrics are very good. "Luv is enough if it's unconditionally, given now ya livin' out the Great Commission" Great words. Toby McKeehan really outdid himself on this song. (I'm trying to omit how tired of this song I am. It's a great song, but it can get old really fast.)

2. That Kinda Girl - This song describes the "kind of girl" that "loves the Lord" and is "virtuous in every way". Toby raps his head off in this one. Kevin and Michael still both have great voices, but back in '92, they had incredible voices, which are displayed in this song and actually, in all the tracks. The beat is undeniably an early-nineties beat, but it's catchy, and more of that comes up next.

3. Jesus Is Just Alright - If you think about it, dc Talk have done scads of cover songs, probably their most known one being "In The Light", but this one is not to be ignored. Toby's rap is so catchy it's bound to be in your head, at least in small portions, for a week or so, even if you only listen to it once. The part that always gets stuck in my head is the last rap part, which is "Never trite when I write cause the Lord is my light and His word is my bond so ya know (know, know), He's alright." Great beat, underlined with repetetive but not annoying keyboards.

4. Say The Words - This is probably one of my favorite dc Talk songs, but not this version. You've probably heard "Say The Words (NOW)", which is the remix of this song. This version is lacking in any melody other than what is sung by Michael and Kevin. The rest is an overuse and underuse of bass and electric guitars. But Toby's rap toward the middle is great, climaxing with "choose to lose the pride that may tug at you, don't be afraid of the words I love you".

5. Socially Acceptable - This has slowly become my favorite song off this. Toby later described this song as one of the "phatest" beats off this cd. It is. My favorite lyrics from this one are the poignant words in the chorus, "it's okay, in whose sight?" Good reminder that it's not okay to do what everyone else is doing, just because they're all doing it.

6. Free At Last - "WHAT???" Don't be distraught at the first 30 seconds. Soon the strange intro morphs into one of the most awesome Christian songs of the 90's. Backed by a choir in the chorus, this showcases Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith's best vocals. Toby's rapping, too, is some of the best in their history. "The father first receives us, the truth then frees us, forgiven, now I'm living like a man full of Jesus", that's some handy rhyming if you ask me.

7. Time Is... - "Straight up rock-n-roll", it begins...well, maybe. This is probably the most guitar-driven song on Free At Last, but definitly short of rock-n-roll. However, I personally love the almost uncontrollable sound of Kevin Max's vocals on the chorus. Mike Tait's voice is good here too, and Toby constantly is rapping "tick tock tickedy tock". The song drifts into a rock song with a strange beat, then, according to Toby's "orders", they "break it down" and return to hip-hop. But it goes back to that rock/pop beat towards the end again. This is a genius song.

8. The Hardway - "I guess I'm the kind of guy that has to find out for myself." This song, according to Tobymac, has been remade more than four times (I only count four, but he knows best, I guess). This song is a great song that ends with "I'm on my knees and I'm crying for help." This is the only song that is not fast-paced, and as such, had to be included on Intermission, but this version is great, too. It's a beautiful cry out to God acknowledging His power and our weakness.

9. Lean On Me - "Oldie but a goodie", the first words you hear on this song, are definitive of this song. It's an awesome rap/hip-hop version of the original song by Bill Withers. Don't think this version is anything like what you could've heard on the radio. Toby's rap isn't included in the edited radio version. I think they drive the song rather well, so don't miss this song.

10. I Don't Want It - Song about abstaining from sex until marriage. Good message, good beat, and Toby's rapping isn't even in the least bit annoying. Kevin's and Michael's singing are great. Again, their vocals are even better in this song than in the later songs.

11. Word 2 The Father - Just when you think they've outgrown their "rapping language" you hear this song. It's good, but so reminiscent of Nu Thang (but that should, of course, be expected, since the song is a pun on all the names of their songs from Nu Thang), it's just kind of annoying.

Overall, this is an awesome cd, I suggest it for Christians; who love music, or dc Talk, or even modern Christian rap/hip-hop, since this is how it all started. If you want more of "Jesus Freak", go try "Supernatural" instead, but if you even remotely liked "Nu Thang", even if just for its nostalgic value, you will absolutely love this cd.

The band's best work in retrospect.......2006-03-29

Don't get me wrong, I liked NU THANG when it came out (heck, I saw them on the tour with Michael W. Smith and my copy is autographed by all 3 of the trio) and still put it on from time to time though I snicker at some of the songs now. Some of that, admittedly, is due to the fact that I'm now 35 and not really in the 'target' audience of teenagers this music was aimed at when it came out in 1992. [I don't feel the empathy with the pro-parental communication message of "Talk it Out" that I may have when I was still a teen myself.]

This one, though: I still listen to it and for the most part it's holding up well outside of a few minor clunkers. This one found the crew working harder to integrate samples, snappy melodies and harmony vocals, more skilled rap (don't get me wrong, Toby Mac has never been a GREAT rapper but he's honed his skills more here. He's more of a 'pop' rapper..akin to the likes of a Will Smith or a member of Bell-Biv-Devoe than a Christian counterpart to 2PAC or Biggie.), and a more cohesive feel to the album as the sound coalesced more into R&B tinged pop with rap icing.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"That Kinda Girl" was the band's statement about the allure of the Proverbs 31 woman, a woman who's "virtuous in every way/The kinda girl that makes me say/I hope she comes my way". It was the antithesis of L.L.'s "Round the Way Girl" and the tune really nails it home with "Hey, the girlie ain't playin'!". "Jesus is Just Alright" is a great techno-influenced jittery update of the Doobie Brothers' classic complete with what is probably Toby's best rap break of the album . If you can past the jokey intro, title tune "Free at Last" marries a traditional black gospel choir sound to scratching and R&B sounds with a little rock guitar as accent to create an anthem celebrating the life one finds after embracing Jesus. The choir testifyin' on the hook is irresistible but the samples from Martin Luther King just make it niftier. "The Hardway" bemoans the hard lessons learned when we violate God's Word while being honest enough to admit that we all do this as sinners. ("Some people got to learn the hard way/I guess I'm the kinda guy who's got to find out for myself...I'm on my knees and I'm cryin' for help")

LOWS:
"Luv is a Verb" isn't outright bad but it does have some of the most unfortunate rhymes here ("drain-o" and "explain-O"..ACK!). "Lean on Me" is a pretty boring cover that more or less rips off the cover done by Club Nouveau only 4 years before. It simply doesn't add enough different to make the tune DCT's own, save a brief Toby rap break. (The Nouveau rendition stripped the soulful plaintiveness of Bill Withers' original, so I'm not sure why they chose to emulate the clearly inferior version anyhow.) "WDCT" is the weakest of the interludes heard here.

BOTTOM LINE:
Quantum leap from NU THANG. At the time, it managed to get them onto the then super-hip Arsenio Hall show (the "2 Honks and a Negro" bit was taken from that appearance). I consider this their best release. (CCM Magazine has also named this as the #9 Christian album of all time.)

3 1/2 stars

Life Changing..........2006-02-19

This album changed my life during my formative years. It was nice to have music without all of the cursing and blatant sexual overtures during a time when it was prevalent in jr/high school. It helped me to stay the straight and narrow, yet have some fun, hip music.

Nearly 14 years later, it still has the same effect on me. While I may listen to secular music today, I still feel good listening to DC Talk's Free At Last and reminds me why I'm a Christian.

Average customer rating: It's ok. dc Talk LIVE Fittingly great as they're amazing live Great album Something Kevin said put me on hold.

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Tracks:

1. Help
2. So Help Me God
3. Luv Is A Verb
4. Like It, Love It, Need It
5. Colored People
6. Jesus Is Just Alright
7. What If I Stumble
8. In The Light
9. Mind's Eye
10. It's The End Of The World As We Know It
11. Day By Day
12. Walls
13. Time Is
14. Alas My Love
15. The Hardway
16. Jesus Freak

Customer Reviews:

It's ok........2005-04-09

"Welcome to the Freak Show"
by DcTalk
Reviewed by Logan Clements


This CD is called "Welcome to the Freak Show." The band playing it is DcTalk. They are pretty well known. There are no special features on this CD.
This CD was very good. The date it was released on was August 26, 1997. The current value is $16.98. The rating is 4.5 out of ten as of Monday 4/4/05. The chart rating as of Monday 4/4/05 is #47,539 in music. The label is a forefront/ emd.
This CD shows that evolution is not true. When I first listened to this CD, I thought it was cool because it was fast music and I like fast music. After listening thoroughly it somehow calms me down and kind of humbles me to what I have for a while.
There are 14 good tracks on this CD. The names of them are help, so help me go, love is a verb, and like it love it need it. Some others are colored people, Jesus is still all right, and what if I stumble?. A few others are In the light, mind's eye, It's the end of the world as we know it, Day by Day, walls, time is..., and Jesus Freak. My favorite tracks are Jesus Freak, Colored people, and love is a verb. I like these because they are fast and somehow calm me down.
There are two bad tracks on this CD. One is Alas my love. Another is Hardway. These songs are slow and kind of weird after all the fast ones.
There are some unusual parts, like when they introduce the band and have them play solos. There are no hidden tracks on this CD.
My rating is 4.5 out of 5. The people that would like this CD are christens who like rock music. The type of music is christen rock. The fans will be happy because it's the best of DcTalk.
That's what I think about this CD, "Welcome to the Freak Show'.

dc Talk LIVE.......2005-03-03

This album is awesome. Welcome to the Freak Show combines a lot of dc Talk's greatest hits in a live recording. My favorite song on this album is "What if I Stumble." Most live albums crank up the volume on the crowd noises and it gets annoying after the first three songs. In this album the crowd noise adds to it. You actually get the full experience. If you enjoy this album I would check out Smalltown poets and Audio Adrenaline.

Fittingly great as they're amazing live.......2005-03-02

I've seen many concerts from many different acts in various genres but none can hold a candle to dc Talk. When you take that stage performance and great songs you come up with this cd and the live video that is also sold. The stage presence comes across on the cd the same way a smile comes across on a telephone. You can't see the smile, but you can hear it in the voice. One of my favorite songs on this cd is a 'new' version of The Hardway. It's different than you've heard on an earlier studio album and I think much better. With live albums one of the fears is usually the sound quality and the crowd noise. This particular cd has great sound quality and only has crowd noise when applicable. If you're a fan of dc Talk buy this cd and the video of them live in concert - I guarantee you'll thoroughly enjoy them both.

Great album.......2005-01-31

Welcome to the Freak Show is an awesome album. It has a variety of styles including rap, rock, and contemporary. It includes a great remake of The Beatles 'Help'. It is a must have for any DC Talk fan. I believe that even any non fan would enjoy this album. It is really sensational.

Something Kevin said put me on hold........2004-10-04

First and foremost, I used to be totally obsessed (and yes, I say obsess with its negative connotation) with DC talks melodies. I used to listen to all the tracks on Jesus Freak not once, but 2 to 3 times a day. Not-too-surprizingly, my infatuation with DC Talk promopted me to purchase this album. I must say, it gave me a revelation. A dark one. A very, very dark one. When I heard Kevin proclaim "you only have 70 years of it anyway," referring to the span of every individual's earthly existence, I was literally quite shocked. Why, you ask? I think it would take less than common sense to agree to the fact that life should be lived to the fullest and that every second should considered a blessing. Kevin's words, I reiterate, "you only have 70 years of it anyway," blatantly implies that life is obviously ephemeral. The implication that bothers me is that these words don't sound like they came from a guy who's enjoying what he is doing in life very much. They are almost akin to saying "I'm doing it (in Kevin's case, attempting to please The Lord) because I have nothing better to do", if you will, which, I feel, is even worse than saying "do it ("serve The Almighty," or just plain "believe in Him")because you simply should". This is definitely not the attitude I wish to be preoccupied with in my life. Don't get me wrong, mind you, I still appreciate how DC Talk has profoundly influenced my life in the past, but doing life with Kevin's mindet? I must soberly decline.

Average customer rating: I wouldn't reccomend it, But you will find 2 good tracks Not good, but not entirely bad. DCT RULES!!!!!!!!! pitiful... Fun stuff

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Tracks:

1. Heavenbound
2. Gah Ta Be
3. Final Days
4. The King (Allelujah)
5. Spinnin' Round
6. Voices Praise Him
7. Time Ta Jam
8. He Loves Me

Customer Reviews:

I wouldn't reccomend it, But you will find 2 good tracks.......2007-05-01

The 1989 debut cd by DC Talk really doesn't sound anything like the DC Talk that we know about today. Tobymac, Tait, And K-max all made their first statement to the world as musicians on this pretty much forgettable album. Instead of the challenging and enduring power of their music that's found on their later releases, We instead get 8 tracks of mostly outdated and very cheesy 80s hip-hop. On this album, DC Talk sounds like a cross between Early MC Hammer, Run DMC, And Kool Moe Dee. If you must have this album, You will at least enjoy 2 tracks, Which are ''Spinnin Round'' [By far the greatest song on this album] and ''Final Days''. This is pretty much an embarrassment for DC Talk considering how far they've come in the albums that've followed this release, But hey, Everyone's got a past...

Not good, but not entirely bad........2006-06-25

I bought this cd online but realized soon afterwards that it was hard to listen to...but Heavenbound was so impressive I cannot give it a bad rating.
First of all, of course it's bad! It was their first cd, it was the late '80s and Kevin was not a prominent member. But rewind, give them grace and see how far they've come, and you'll appreciate how they started out, however bad it was.
However, I see no reason for anyone but a die-hard fan to buy this cd. Compared to the other incredible selection of Christian music that is out now, it's a pitiful little dot in the corner. But it signifies the start of successful Christian rap/hip hop, so it's pretty interesting as far as Christian music history goes. But like I said, it's not worth it if you don't know the group. Don't "start here", and in fact, don't even really end here. It's more interesting than "good".
Overall, it's not the greatest...but if you think it's worth the buy for Heavenbound, then do it, because the song is really lyrically great.

DCT RULES!!!!!!!!!.......2005-07-31

I don't care what others think but as for listening to this cd I think it is the best cd out there that shows what dc Talk was when they first started. Sure It may sound horrible, but if you really are a DCT fan then you can understand why the first cd was average and the rest were above awesome. For all those that want to trash this cd I will say this: This cd is the basis of why tobyMac returned to rap music after all those years with Mike and Kevin. A must for any serious DCT fan.

pitiful..........2005-03-25

Anyone out there a recording musician? Remember that first low budget demo you ever recorded? Remember how proud you were at first because you'd finally recorded something, but then when you play it for a friend you wind up explaining how much better it would be if you had better equipment, or how "this is just a rough demo", etc, etc... That's kinda how I think the Toby, Mike and Kevin all feel about this album. No shame in it (although I can't believe a record company could see DC Talk's talent somewhere in this putrid mess)...it takes guts to take that first step and make that first awful recording, and these guys are proof that working hard and developing your talent will eventually pay off. Only buy this album if you are really really curious about how these guys sounded as raw (and I mean RAW), inexperienced young musicians, and only if you can appreciate the guts in bearing your soul on tape for the first time.

Fun stuff.......2005-03-03

I went browsing in the value music section (has most of the really old CDs that nobody wants anymore) of a Christian music store. I happened to find dc Talk's self-titled debut album from '89, and I just thought "what the heck, I'll buy it, it's dc Talk, and it's not something that I'll find every day in a music store". I was afraid that I would end up hating it and regretting my purchase, but I just finished listening to the whole thing, and I think it's pretty awesome. I love every song on it (except for Time Ta Jam and He Loves Me). It's funny to hear how different all the guys in the band sounded at that time; they were so much younger and so much more different. I almost think Kevin Max sounded a little better at that time than he does now. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE the sound of Kevin's voice now, but I think back in the beginnings of dc Talk, his voice sounded younger, fresher, and let me just say sweeter. As for Michael Tait and Toby Mac, they sound a heck of a lot better these days than they did in the beginnings. As for the over-all sound of the CD? Good old '80's "garage" rap. It was than that dc Talk totally changed the direction of Christian music, and they did a pretty darn good job of it.

Average customer rating: In a dc talk fan's opinion . . . As Good As It Gets Ten years and nothing's changed...well, it got better!! Still one of the best STILL THE GREATEST CD EVER!!

Jesus Freak dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Portable Sounds Made to Love Supernatural Intermission: The Greatest Hits Oh! Gravity. ASIN: B000ILYYQ2 Release Date: 2006-12-26

Tracks:

1. So Help Me God
2. Colored People
3. Jesus Freak
4. What If I Stumble?
5. Day By Day
6. Mrs. Morgan
7. Between You And Me
8. Like It, Love It, Need It
9. Jesus Freak (Reprise)
10. In The Light
11. What Have We Become?
12. Mind's Eye
13. Alas, My Love

Tracks:

1. So Help Me God (Savadocious Junk Yard Mix 1974)
2. Jesus Freak (The Savage Perspective Mix)
3. What If I Stumble? (DoubleDutch Remix)
4. Between You And Me (Fab Remix)
5. Like It, Love It, Need It (DDubb Remix)
6. What Have We Become? (DDubb Remix)
7. Mind's Eye (1995 A Swing And A Miss Mix-Unreleased Demo Version)
8. Jesus Freak (1995 Gotee Bros. Freaked Out Remix)
9. Help! (Live)
10. Colored People (Live)
11. It's The End Of The World (As We Know It) (Live)
12. I Wish We'd All Been Ready (Live)
13. 40 (Live)
14. In The Light (Instrumental Version)

Customer Reviews:

In a dc talk fan's opinion . . ........2007-01-25

First of all, I have to give it five stars because I am a hardcore dc talk fan. Can't help it, I just am that way. In light of the sound quality, style and remix content, it also deserves five stars.

HOWEVER, I must confess a slight disappointment. I had been looking forward to the 10th anniversary of Jesus Freak for a long time, especially after the 10th anniversary of Free At Last. Jesus Freak is the biggest Christian rock album of all time. No question about it. It revolutionized not just the Christian music industry, but the entire music industry as well. After all, Jesus Freak is one of the first albums to have blended rap with some hard guitars. So, in light of that thought, my shoulders shrunk a little bit when I found that the comemmoration to Jesus Freak would be only a 2-disc special edition with six new remixes. Now, the remixes are the best I've heard from any dc talk remix album (yes, that goes for Toby's remix albums of his two solo projects so far.) And if you are a hardcore dc talk fan and have bought all the singles, albums, remixes and so forth, the only music you haven't heard on this CD yet is the set of new remixes--and there's only six. (There's also the unreleased demo version of Mind's Eye featuring the "fourth member of dc talk," Mark Heimmerman.) Other than that, Jesus Freak (Gotee Bros. Freaked-Out Remix) has already been released; all the live performances have already been released; the instrumental version of In The Light has already been released.

But, of course, it's a must have for the dc talk fan. Still, though, a 2-disc edition doesn't do it justice. I mean, at least the 10th Anniversary of Free At Last had a feature film to go along with it!

As Good As It Gets.......2007-01-16

Like the original Jesus Freak album, the 10th Anniversary Special Edition is superb. I think that it may well be the greatest album in the history of rock music. At the very least, it is the best album in the annals of Christian rock.

This is a two disc collection. The first CD has the same contents as the original 'Jesus Freak' album. The sound quality is a bit better due to technological improvements presumably. Disc two contains several remixes of some of these songs. I personally don't like most of the remixes as well as the originals, but they are fun to have for a serious dc Talk fan. There is also a version of U2's '40' that I think is better than the original.

If you don't have the original 'Jesus Freak' album, I would say that this is a must have. If you do have it, this is still a good one to pick up just to enjoy some different takes on some of these songs.

Ten years and nothing's changed...well, it got better!!.......2007-01-07

I wasn't really old enough when the original came out to appreciate the musicallity and spirituality in this CD. Now, however, I'm blown away! I know that everybody always says that this was the CD that revolutionized contemporary Christian music, I was doubtful until I lisened to it.
The first disk is the original album, only it's been remastered to make it even better!! The second disk is remixes that will blow your mind away!! Some of them I think are a slight improvement on the original! The only track I don't like in the whole 2-disk set is the unreleased demp version of Mind's Eye, in my opinion there was a reason it was an unreleased demo version!

I bought this CD the day it came out and I lisened to it for about two weeks straight!

Yours truely,

Adam Swords (Christian music specialist)

Still one of the best.......2006-12-27

When this album came out in 1995 it really marked a change for dc Talk and Christian music as a whole. dc Talk "Jesus Freak", though they flirted with rock especially on the preceding album "Free at Last", marked a great blend of 90s alternative rock and R&B. Before this there weren't too many successful alt-rock Christian albums out there. The song "Jesus Freak" though with blatant Christian lyrics played on alternative radio stations across the country and the hit "Between You N Me", which is a song that deals with resolving conflict, was a pretty big hit in the secular market that I still hear played on alternative radio to this day. Another stand out dealing with race issues "Colored People" is a signature dc Talk song featured on this CD.

Most of you who are looking into getting this album probably have or have had the previous release from the 90s. I think you should consider buying this version. The sound is much crisper than it is on the 90s version and the bonus tracks/remixes are fun to listen to. I am really glad they included the hard to find remix of "Jesus Freak" that was found on the original "Jesus Freak" single. It is a hip hop mix which pretty much shows how the song "Jesus Freak" would have sounded if the song was recorded in their R&B days. As of this writing I haven't had the chance to read all the way thru the liner notes but from what I read it gives a fun/informative history of this historical album. It is also amazing that this album was recorded over 10 years ago and it still sounds current and fresh!

Hope this helps.

STILL THE GREATEST CD EVER!!.......2006-12-27

I bought it this morning. Only one copy and I paid $20.20 for it. So Help Me God remix is way cool cause the whole song the "ba-ba-ba-ba" is playing in the background over the lyrics. The remixes are all piano style but still sounds rock, it's wierd, cool, but super wierd. The reason those live songs and stuff are on there is cause there "out of print" so they through them on the cd. But hey the remastered version is well worth the money! It's SUPER LOUD NOW!

Christian Music:

1. Definitive Collection [Import]
2. Diamond Girl
3. Drew's Famous Music Awards
4. Dusk
5. Evan Cowden
6. Fabulous
7. FanMail [Extra tracks] [Import]
8. Fantasy Pt. 2 [Import]
9. FLY
10. Flying Without Wings, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Enhanced]

Christian Music

christian music

Christian Music

Spanish Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]

Bach: Orchestra Suites Nos. 2 & 3

Antonio Vivaldi Recorder Concertos

Music CD: 4 Fantasticos Sonideros, Vol. 2

Atlantis (1991 Film Documentary) [Soundtrack] [Import]

Best of [Import]

At the Third Stroke

American Girls, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]

Africation

American Diva: Verdi, Puccini

All the King's Songs [Original recording remastered] [Import]

30 Pegaditas de Mama y Papa

Balance Beam

Poulenc: Gloria; Stabat Mater

Destroy Erase Improve