Jesus Music Review

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“Jesus Freak” has sold over 2 million albums since it debuted in 1995, making it one of the best selling Christian albums of all time. In addition, many more people became familiar with the group because of all the airplay many of these songs received on both Christian and secular radio stations. To this day, Christian radio plays more dc Talk songs from this album than all their other albums combined. This is one of those legendary records that you just have to own.

dc Talk blended a mix of song styles in “Jesus Freak,” from rap, to rock, to grunge, to ballad. Unlike most of their previous effort, all three members exercise their vocal talents throughout the album.

This is a Christian CD. Their lyrics praise God, their voices tell about the love of Jesus Christ for the world. It’s an amazing CD, really, with melodious Alternative and lyrics that actually mean something to the modern Christian. The most well known song from this CD, the title song, is not the best one, as a matter of fact. There are many other tunes and praises that relate the Message with even more power and hope. As for the Christians who, for some strange reason, feel that DC Talk are not true Christians that will “not go to heaven”, in fact, call them “heathens”, I have to say that it’s “Christians” like them who shame this religion. It says in the Bible not to judge others. God is the only judge, and it is not up to man to proclaim who is going to heaven and who is not. I don’t pretend to know that DC Talk is truly Christian. But I don’t pretend that they aren’t. I believe they are and I know that their music does help me in my faith. So please, don’t judge- especially when a band like this makes such amazing music.

As with the previous albums, “Jesus Freak” does not skimp on the missage or the words used to convey that message. Although there is no direct abstinence message like there was in “Free At Last,” the second track, “Colored People,” touches on the often controversial issue of skin color with their typical up-frontness.

If you are new to dc Talk, this album is the one to start with. It will give you a great appreciation for the talent of these three guys and will wet your appetitate for the rest of their work.