Step Up to the Microphone

Newsboys

Product Details

• Audio Cassette (June 30, 1998)
• Original Release Date: June 30, 1998
• Label: Starsong / Emd
• ASIN: B000007Q75
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #298,545 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Good news for 'Boys fans. Two years after Take Me to Your Leader comes Step Up to the Microphone. Indeed a step up, the contemporary Christian group's seventh updates and augments their sound with splashes of Britpop (albeit after the wave has crested) and a more current, modern rock feel. There are fewer bouncy dance-pop tunes here, but rhythm has by no means been forsaken for accent. What they have gained is a passion for the irresistible hook. Listen to opening track "WooHoo," with its grungy intro giving way to a tight groove and an infectious chorus. Or the soaring melodies of "Entertaining Angels" and "Hallelujah." If you weren't a fan before, do yourself a favor: step up and listen to the News. --Jerry Chamberlain

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step up to this!, February 1, 2003

By	Millionth Newsboys fan :) (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Step Up to the Microphone (Audio CD)

This CD is pure Newsboys style. Any Newsboys fan could tell you, if you turned on your radio to any good christian station, and you heard one of the songs off this CD, even if you had never heard it before, you would know it was the Newsboys.They have a totally unique style, I've never heard it in any other band. Their music isn't rock AND pop, its both,so mixed together that it really become's its own genre. All that to say that this CD probably is their best one yet. Only for true Newsboys fans. In this CD they stay 100% true to their "it could only be the Newsboys" style. Don't be a wimp and shy away from buying this CD without listning to it first. Who knows? Someone like moi, could take the last one.:)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT AS THE CHRISTIAN MUSIC STANDARD!!!, October 26, 2002

By	"christianrockfreak" (Billyville) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Step Up to the Microphone (Audio CD)

Just how did i become such a Chrisitan rock fanatic. Don't get me wrong, I was raised in a Christian home, but this is the CD that started it all. Honestly, I heard "Entertaining Angels" on a WOW & really liked it. Being the little kid I was, I bought the CD, but my dad, not a Christain music fanatic at the time, thought it wasn't the best decision. But looking back at my collection, and all of the Newsboys, I can surely say, I think I made the right decision. If you're new to Christian music, get this or Thrive, the Newsboys' latest release. If you are a veteran of Christian music & don't have this CD, I would quickly move that little pointer over to the "Buy This" button.

Now, which should be the first purchase that new Chrisitan music listeners purchase, this, or Thrive. I would personally say, let me talk about this a little bit more. "...Microphone," even though the Newsboys were a manstream band at the time, sounds like it was made in lead singer Peter Furler's garage. "Thrive," however is perfectly procduced, and you can easily tell that all 10 of the songs were spent a looong time on. This is a mix of soft rock, and CCM-type-stuff. Or really calm. Thrive never really slows down, but never really gets too hard. On "The TIde" & "Always" its so calm you can almost fall asleep to it. Given that dilema to new Christain music listeners, I will come to this conclusion. If you're a fan of rock/soft rock, get both. If you're a fan of the semi-harder stuff, get: Earthsuit, The Benjamin Gate, Audio Adrenaline (but "Lift" is kindof like these two), Skillet, and just about anything related to them. Hawd rockers. You're waay of course. POD, MXPX, Justifide, Beanbag, PAX217, Pillar, or TobyMac would probably be of your liking. I may not advise becoming a total Christian rock freak (hence the name) like moi. That list of EVERYTHING NEWSBOYS on the side is also mine.

Perfect job, Furler & crew, you rule!

Great CD top-to-bottom, A MUST-MUST-MUST-MUST-MUST HAVE FOR ANY CHRISTIAN LISTENER!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's My FAVORITE CD!!!, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Step Up to the Microphone (Audio CD)

The Newsboys have done it again. I purchased "Step Up To The Microphone" when a friend recommended it. I loved it so much I also bought "Going Public". After seeing them live in concert at Creation Festival '99, I was so inspired I knew I had to have "Take Me To Your Leader". They all have fantastic arrangements and inspirational lyrics. My favorite songs are "Entertaining Angels", "Shine", and "Breakfast". I couldn't suggest you buy any other Christian CD as greatly as these three. I LOVE THEM!