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NewSong
Give Yourself Away (HHM Records/EMI)
Released November 2009
Andy Argyrakis

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Style: Adult contemporary; compare to Russ Lee, 4HIM, Bryan Duncan, Phillips, Craig, & Dean

Top tracks: "Magnet," "Too Wonderful"

After several lead singer switches, Russ Lee returns to NewSong and picks up right where he left off in 2000. Sure, his pipes are pristine and Charlie Peacock adds glistening production, but the tunes nonetheless feel frozen in the group's 1990s contemporary pop peak. Add in commonplace lyrics of encouraging generalities, alongside some seriously sappy moments, and Newsong's latest sounds more like a tired try at re-creating the past than it does a robust reunion with its famed front man.

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Ugh

November 30, 2009 12:37pm

Why does it take eight guys to create a sound this simplistic and unoriginal? Not to mention, the album cover looks positively desperate. Honestly, what are they trying to prove?

Strawberry Shortcake

November 25, 2009 3:07pm

I agree the Newsong sound is a little dated; however, I stiff strongly feel they have an audience following. They still PACK arenas each year with their Winter Jam tours as well!!

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