Going Public must be recognized for the important album that it is and the impact on the industry. But it must also be acknowledged for being a wonderful record with incredible music and stronger lyrical themes then many of its contemporaries. This is the second record produced by Steve Taylor and the influence in the “smartness” in the lyrics and depth shows more here than on the previous release. Most notably on the monster hit “Shine” that would assuredly be recognized as one of the great songs in Christian Rock history. The album also features the bands most consistently strong content. Newsboys tend to create three of four amazing songs per album and then a side full of filler. here every song is strong and there is more cohesion as to the order of the music. There is both a musical and lyrical force behind each song as they flow from one to another. Spirit Thing, Real Good Thing and the title track still rank among the best the band has ever recorded. One other note. the album does not contain many ballads and the ones that are there posses a more introspective content and atmospheric sound which made them great songs, but not radio friendly. I always respect a rock band that can create ballads without the focus being trying to break though on Christian AC radio.
Contributor David Lowman – https://legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com/
Tracklist
1 – Real Good Thing – 2:53
2 – Shine – 3:42
3 – Spirit Thing – 3:27
4 – Let It Rain – 4:18
5 – Going Public – 3:31
6 – Truth And Consequences – 2:58
7 – Lights Out – 3:09
8 – Be Still – 3:19
9 – When You Called My Name – 4:03
10 – Elle G. – 5:13
Credits
Bass, Backing Vocals – Kevin Mills
Booking – Scott Huie
Coordinator [Project] – Laura E. Cobble
Cover [Cover Concept] – Peter Furler, Steve Taylor
Creative Director – Toni Fitzpenn
Crew [Touring], Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Jeff Frankenstein
Design – Franke Design Co.
Engineer [Additional] – Lisa Miller, Martin Woodlee, Wayne Mehl
Engineer, Mixed By – Russ Long
Executive-Producer – Darrell A. Harris, Wes Campbell
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Jody Davis
Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Duncan Phillips
Lead Vocals – John James
Lead Vocals, Drums, Programmed By – Peter Furler
Management – Wes Campbell
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Performer [Additional Musician] – Blair Masters, Danny Duncan, Darrell A. Harris, Dave Perkins, Eric Darken, John Mark Painter, Kenny Greenberg, Kim Keyes, Phil Madeira, Russ Long, Steve Taylor, Vicki Hampton, Wade Jaynes
Photography By [Cover] – Dave Perkins Family Archives
Photography By [Group] – Norman Jean Roy
Producer – Peter Furler, Steve Taylor
Companies, etc.
Record Company – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – D 125474
Licensed To – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.
Recorded At – The Dugout, The Saltmine, The Tube, The Carport, Quad Studios
Mixed At – The Carport
Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
Published By – Ariose Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Star Song
Copyright © – Star Song
