Wow. I had never been a big fan of dc Talk, so I was completely blindsided. I had expected more evidence of the band's slide from their peak at "Jesus Freak". What I got instead is a mix of rap-rock which rates next to Linkin Park as opposed to Limp Bizkit, and laid-back rap in the vein of De La Soul.

For the most part, this album is awesome. The best tracks include "Get This Party Started", "What's Going Down" (the best cover of "For What It's Worth" I've ever heard), the title track, and my favorite part, the filler.

The only song that I don't really like is "Extreme Days" which sounds too much like an attempt to get the attention of secular skateboarders/rollerbladers. Other than that, this CD is extremely good. Give it a try, even if you don't like most CCM.


I wasn't sure, but...   February 21, 2002
 13 out of 14 found this review helpful

I know what has been missing from dcTalk of late. It's Toby Mac! Okay, so he's still with the group, but this CD showcases exactly what dcTalk could have been after Jesus Freak. Don't get me wrong. I liked Supernatural, and I realize that dcTalk is the sum of several different talented artists. But dcTalk seems to be becoming more and more Kevin Max (sorry, I can't bring myself to say "K-Max" yet), and less Toby and Tait.
This CD sets all that straight. Here is the missing rap element from dcTalk. And here is a songwriter that knows how to actually, well, write. From "Irene," which I swear could be a Wyclef Jean track, from the guitar solo to the style of the song itself, to "Momentum," Toby Mac has a killer album filled with great songs. Of the three solo albums, Toby Mac wins my award for best "should've been dc" and "best use of son on an album." Buy it now, now, now I tell you. Now!!!!


Absolutely Incredible!   September 3, 2002
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I was introduced to Toby Mac at Creation, a massive Christian music festival. He was the first group that really got the crowd going. I loved all of the songs and the atmosphere, and that led to my purchase of his CD.

Let me say up front that I am not the biggest hardcore fan in the world, and I certainly do not like rap. However, there is something about this CD that makes it amazing. Perhaps it is the lyrics, which are among the most meaningful that I have encountered in a CD. Maybe it is the production. Everything flows, and musical effects are placed wonderfully. All of the songs are well-placed. The opening song is perfect, and it just goes from there. There are a few humorous interludes placed, which include Fred from Toby's Macintosh and Toby's son Truett rapping.

In conclusion, buy this CD. You can't go wrong. I'm not a fan of the genre and I love it, and people who like the genre love it. It is an excellent CD.


GOOD TO KNOW TOBYMAC WENT BACK TO HIS ROOTS   August 14, 2004
 10 out of 15 found this review helpful

THIS CD IS BETTER THAN GREAT HE HAS THE BEST SOLO PROJECT OF DC TALK HERE'S THE REVIEW

1 GET THIS PARTY STARTED 9/10 HE'S RAPPING OVER A GREAT ROCK SOUND GREAT SONG

2 WHAT'S GOIN DOWN 9/10 HE SINGS AND RAPS TELLING STORIES OF 2 CHILDREN

3 IRENE 8/10 HE SINGS TELLING OF A WOMAN RAISING A CHILD

5 J TRAIN 8/10 GREAT SONG FEATURING KIRK FRANKLIN

6 DO YOU KNOW 7/10 REALLY GOOD SONG YOU SHOULD HEAR IT YOURSELF

8 MOMENTUM 11/10 BEST SONG ROCKS THROUGH-OUT THE SONG

9 YOURS 9/10 ROCKIN SONG MORE ROCK THAN RAP

11 WONDERIN WHY 7/10 OK SONG HARD TO EXPLAIN

12 SOMEBODY'S WATCHING 8/10 TITLE SAYS EVERYTHING

14 LOVE IS IN THE HOUSE 7.5/10 ANOTHER TITLE SAYS EVERYTHING SONG

15 EXTREME DAYS 9.5/10 ANOTHER ROCKIN SONG STARTING OUT WITH "COMIN AT YOU LIKE A WHIRLWIND"

17 IN THE AIR 11/10 VERY MEANINGFUL AND DEEP SONG SAYING HOW HE HAD A DREAM ABOUT MAKING IT TO THE OTHER SIDE BUT HIS FRIEND DIDN'T

GREAT CD GET HIS NEW ONE WHEN IT HITS STORES IN OCTOBER


Let It Go T!   April 11, 2004
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

And so a giant is born. Oh yes, folks, this is it. In fact, it has been it for quite a while, but I just started my career reviewing products at Amazon.com, so I'm just now getting around to tellin' ya'll bout' Toby!

I bought this CD at Creationfest (East Coast) two years ago; man does it rock. 18 Tracs that kick. Tobymac delivers the goods like no other in the business. Right from the beginning he shoots out to "Get The Party Started" and then ask the question "What's Goin' Down". He then tells us the story of Irene and a little bit about "T-Mac" himself. From there, we board the "J-Train", pushin' the jam with K. Franklin - who always tears up the turf, after which we're asked "Do You Know" where you're headed. We slow down long enough to meet Toby's son on a little trac called "Tru-Dog" and then right back to building "Momentum".

Wow, that's just the first half of this CD! I'd tell you bout' the rest, but it could go on forever.

If you haven't added this CD to your collection, Jesus Freak or not, you're making a huge mistake. Tobymac is the real deal, the real talent, and above all, a real believer.

Break out the debit card and order this underpriced work of art...it might be the best decision you've ever made.

Peace-out!

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