Released 25 years ago today, this is the first album from Michael Tait's short-lived rock band after DC Talk went on indefinite hiatus. It was one of my favorite rock albums in 2001, though allegations of sexual misconduct by Michael Tait have recently required me to look at this music in a new light. Still, I do find this album an inspiring and fun rock album, and I think that's due to others involved and maybe only a bit to Michael Tait's excellent vocals. Produced with Pete Stewart (Grammatrain), who also plays guitar, this album leans hard into rock. And many of the DC Talk members and friends like TobyMac, Mark Heimermann, and others contribute to the recording in various ways too. Rock songs like "Spy", "American Tragedy" and the nearly 5-minute "Carried Away" speak of someone struggling with fame, racism and personal demons and are a lot of fun to listen to. Slower songs like "Talk About Jesus", "Looking For You" and "All You Got" speak more to a relationship with Jesus Christ. And I love an epic closing track, which "Unglued" provides—plus there's a hidden track with an instrumental jam after. I totally get why some may no longer want to listen to this album after these allegations. I do not support any of those actions being done by anyone. But this album was important to me and still has messages that speak to me despite the imperfect people involved in this recording, so I thought I would mention it for a few minutes.

Release Year: 2001
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