Newsboys United album out now

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21st Jun 2019
Tags: Music News Newsboys

Newsboys, originally from Australia, are unquestionably one of the most influential bands in Christian music history, having clocked up over 10 million album sales and in the States enjoyed a staggering 33 number one radio hits.

Last year they undertook a sell-out tour of the US and took the unprecedented step of bringing in former members Peter Furler and Phil Joel to join Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis.

Now following on from this bold move the expanded Newsboys have released the ‘United’ album and already it’s an xRhythms hit.

Bridging the band’s past and present.

The project’s lead single, 'Greatness Of Our God', is a triumphant worship celebration bridging the band’s past and present with Furler and Tait on lead vocals. 

Penned by Colby Wedgeworth, Bryan Fowler and Ethan Hulse, the song is now rising up Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart.

Another highlight is 'Symphony', as well as 'Love One Another', co-written by Furler and featuring guest vocals from former dcTalk member Kevin Max, and the worshipful 'Set Me Ablaze', written by Mia Fieldes, Bryan & Katie Torwalt and Jacob Sooter.

The deluxe edition also includes remixes of 'Greatness Of Our God.

A digital deluxe edition of ‘United’ has also been released. It features 'Rejoice', a new song penned by Furler and Steve Taylor. The deluxe edition also includes remixes of 'Greatness Of Our God' and 'Only The Son (Yeshua)', as well as 'United: The Story Behind The Album', an exclusive interview with Furler and Tait.

Said Furler, “Recording this Newsboys United album did so much more than just bring two eras of the band together. It has made us one in spirit, purpose and love. I believe our fans will feel that unity in the music.”

‘United’ album is a classic but timely collaboration.

Tait added, “No one had a clue early last year this Newsboys United smashup would even work, and now who can deny it’s been nothing short of fantastic? I believe the ‘United’ album is a classic but timely collaboration uniting two lead singers into one band and shows ‘The Greatness Of Our God’. . .  He truly works in mysterious ways!”