Disco de Newsboys: “Shine...The Hits”

I'm a moderate Newsboys fan at best. Over the years, I've enjoyed some of their songs on the radio, but never enough to start buying their CD's. Even when this first came out, I wasn't sure if I wanted to get it or not. Well, I finally did get it, and am I ever glad I did.

Since I listen to Christian music on a regular basis, I was familiar with their signature songs. One of them, "Shine," opens this CD. To this day, I am challenged a little by this song to live out what I believe. Next up, and on the same theme, is "I'm Not Ashamed." Also included is a song explaining changes in their lives, "Spirit Thing."

What I was not aware of was the fun songs they do with a gentle serious message snuck in. True, I've been a fan of "Reality" since I first heard it. But I've become a fan or "Breakfast." Now, if only I could listen to it without getting it stuck in my head for two days.

As with any best of, they offer some new songs to throw into the mix. Personally, I like "Joy" and "Praises," which showed up on their worship CD this year. I'm just beginning to get into "Who?," but I think this song about who our God really is is going to become a favorite.

I will admit that I find fewer songs I like in the second half of the disc. But that's just my musical taste. Has it turned me into a bigger Newsboys fan? Yes! I'll be enjoying this CD for a long time to come.

I bought this CD (my fist newsboys disc ever) and I loved it. I listen to it when i want to have fun...and i mean fun!!!!! :)...It's real cool. Shine, Breakfast, Take Me To Your Leader, Who(A BRAND NEW SONG), God in No Secret/With Toby Mac (NEW RECORDING), Entertaining Angels, WooHoo, Step Up to the Microphone, and their hymn remix: Where you belong/Turn your eyes upon Jesus, AND BEST OF ALL: MEGA MIX!!!! It's a mix of all the Newboys Best hits; All these songs, and more, amke up the bes of the Newsboys. But I have to warn you: I've got your Number is terrible...the saying "I've Got your Number" is nearly ALL they say in the whole song...but THE NEWSBOYS even admit, they stunk when they first started singin; I've Got your Number was on their first CD...soooooo....other than that...IT ROXS!!!!

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This is a very thorough (17 songs!) collection of their best work. I did dock it a star for not including the hits "Breathe" and "Love, Liberty, Disco", I really felt like those should have been included (could have done without the "Mega-Mix"). Anyways, I really like all of the songs on here, even the new ones. This is a great way to hear their best songs without purchasing all of their cds. I recommend it.

when i heard that the newsboys were coming out with a greatest hits album i figured it would be a pretty good way to get all their best songs on one album without having to switch cd's all the time to hear the song i want. little did i know that not only did i get their best songs on one album, it also contained 4 new songs that are downright awesome, plus the megamix at the end of the album reminds me of the grand finale at a 4th of july fireworks celebration, it contains something for everyone. if you are a newsboys fan this is a must have if for nothing else then the 4 new songs and for the opportunity to hear all your favorite songs without switching cd's. if you have never heard the newsboys before buy this album and find out why this is one of the best bands producing music today.

My son actually led me to this album through the "Breakfast" song...one of my all-time favorites, can't get it out of my head -- and don't want to. Even if you can't stand any other song on the album, this song makes it worth the price (and you may find out you do like the rest!).

Not only is it good music -- it is thoughtful music.