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Jesus Freak album became a phenomenon in the music industry. The album went RIAA Gold in just a month, eventually hitting Platinum, then Double Platinum. Max added that they became labeled as, “Pastors to the world of contemporary music.” With the additional partnership with Billy Graham Crusades, people looked to them as a band carrying the banner, “Voice OF The Youth.”
“’What If I Stumble’ was a message to tell the audience, ‘Don’t follow us, look to the One we follow.’
“We were scared of the idea of being on a pedestal, but I don’t think we shied away from it with regards to talking about our faith. We weren’t trying to put a blanket over our faith, or hide it with double meanings,” said Max. “It was pretty in-your-face. That’s one of the main reasons why it hit a core with people.”
In this way, the message of the record was more of a “post punk” attitude that stated, “We’re not afraid of what you’re gonna think, we’ll just tell you what we believe.” This attitude opened up the doors for the group to do more opportunities with general market exposure.
Fast forward to today, all three of the artists that comprised dc Talk have applied this methodology to their solo work. TobyMac, Michael Tait (now fronting Newsboys), and Kevin Max may not be under the same “band roof” or performing as one, but neither of them have extinguished the flame of being a true Jesus Freak. Each of them are still carrying the banner high, as they travel further in time from that memorable November 21, 1995 release date.
I dunno, “what better a way” is there?
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Not a fan of a blatant ripoff of Smells like Teen Spirit. Mighta made Kevin and the boys some money but you act like it changed lives like “Yesterday” by the Beatles or something.
As much as I would love to see an actual dct reunion more then just being on each other’s records. I don’t believe it’s ever gonna happen. I don’t believe we will ever see another dct record or tour. I think all 3 guys have just decided they are more happier to leave things the way they are. I think they only keep saying “It’s gonna happen, we want it” only to keep the dct fans happy that can’t accept that this band is done for good and has been since like 2000-2001. I am for one just happy to have their albums and some concert videos and that I got to see them in concert at least once before they disbanded.
As a Washingtonian I was delight to hear a GO-GO song on the Nu-Thang album over 20 years. That’s just one of the many delights I’ve experienced since their debut album in 1989. I’ve been a fan of their evolution through five albums. If a reunion happens, I’ll be ecstatic but I am grateful for what God has done through K-Max, Tait, and Tobymac when they were together.