- Audio CD (Nov 11 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI Music Canada
- ASIN: B000000V0I
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (228 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#28,804 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #6 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Christian Rap
- #6 in Music > Christian & Gospel > Christian Rap
- #78 in Music > Christian & Gospel > Christian Alternative
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Track Listings
| 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 |
Product Description
Amazon.com essential recording
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
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Not Your Average Christian Album
Jun 10 2004
Format:Audio CD
I don't listen to Christian music. The majority of it is horrid and textbook. But I recieved this album as a gift several years ago and it's one of the best in my vast collection. Christian or not, alot of rock fans will love this one. They sound alot like Nirvana, but with Christian lyrics. And it's not sappy, corny stuff like you'd think. I know alot of people won't listen to this review and will just pass this over since it's a Christian album, but you'll really be missing out. "Jesus Freak" was one of the best albums to come out of the 90's. And if you decide to pick this one up and enjoy it, also check out their live album, "Welcome to the Freak Show". They're really great live.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This is the rest of the Christianity
Jan 14 2004
Format:Audio CD
I should be doing homework right now, or at least reviewing a more recent album. But something compelled me to do this now. I owned this album once before, in 1997. But my father didn't like it at first, and before he thought twice he snapped it in half, never to be heard from again. After having DCTalk grow on him, he bought it for me again for Christmas of 2003. I don't have much time to write as much as on my other reviews, but listen closely. This album is the most gripping, thought-provoking, heart-wrenching cd I've heard yet about how hard it is to follow God and to put up with all the criticism Christians recieve from the world. It's not easy, and it's not all glorious. It's a struggle every day to be crucified emotionally like Christ was physically. It's the only way we can keep our pride down. DCTalk illustrates these points flawlessly with Jesus Freak. There's a sad but true quote featured on "What If I Stumble" sayind "The biggest cause of Atheism in the world today is Christians...that is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable." That's pretty much the tone of this cd. My personal favorite is "What Have We Become" which has a same tone, but individually and single-handedly speaks on behalf of the rest of the world against the Christians that really are hypocrites. Being a Christian myself, but also imperfect as I am human, I understand the pain of being so misunderstood. But "What Have We Become" comforts me, yet saddens me, in telling me that there are worse things to do than to lie or think badly about someone, but that I am also a contributor to the world's long list of reasons to insult Christians. It tells tales of a preacher being racist, and a Christian married couple who rejects their child. This album isn't pretty, but it is beautiful if you can understand that...Come soon, Jesus. This album reminds us of the fact that we won't last much longer without you...not even the Christians.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Special place in my heart.
Sep 30 2007
Format:Audio CD
I was a Christian for a long time before I ever began listening to Christian music. I had a perception that all Christian music was the same - lame and boring. From time to time, a co-worker would play this CD inside our small workspace, and one day it just hit me - "Hey, this isn't bad!"
I picked up a copy for myself and played it over and over again. Suddenly, I wanted more. I started asking my co-worker for more bands like this one. On his recommendation, I picked up Delirious, Tree 63 and others. But this CD, which I still think is one of the best in contemporary Christian music, will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the start of my deep love for Christian music.
Too bad Dc Talk is not around anymore, because this is a great album. There is not one weak track on this CD, and there are some incredible standouts such as "In The Light" and "What Have We Become".
I picked up a copy for myself and played it over and over again. Suddenly, I wanted more. I started asking my co-worker for more bands like this one. On his recommendation, I picked up Delirious, Tree 63 and others. But this CD, which I still think is one of the best in contemporary Christian music, will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the start of my deep love for Christian music.
Too bad Dc Talk is not around anymore, because this is a great album. There is not one weak track on this CD, and there are some incredible standouts such as "In The Light" and "What Have We Become".
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