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It’s obvious after only a few minutes with newsboys frontman and songwriter Peter Furler that the man is defined by his relationships and a profound commitment to those relationships that include his band mates, longtime associates, brothers and mentors in Christ, his wife and God. A significant theme in this core of associations has been Peter’s recommitment and ardent loyalty to the latter two, prompting a restored spirit evident in the band’s newest record, devotion.
Peter describes the aptly titled, 13th national release devotion as a natural step or progression from newsboys Adoration: The Worship Album.
“It’s the next step, isn’t it? You adore something, and then the next step is that you can become devoted to it. Adoration…isn’t quite enough, and I think devotion is moving one step further. It’s a process.”
In the calculated industry of record making and producing, a machine where consistency is nurtured, and risk is discouraged - one can draw the simple comparison that the very reason for the band’s world-renowned success has been Peter’s ability to exact change. He produced newsboys’ newest release, devotion, an album that exemplifies the band’s renewed spiritual dedication. This commitment has helped forge a stronger ministry for its audience, including a Bible literacy program and an intense concentration now on the anointing of the fan base during a concert. Less flash, more content.
devotion is a thought provoking combination of new worship songs that transport the listener into a stirring spiritual experience indicative of the profundity of God’s love. Songs like the hit single, “presence,” as well as “devotion,” “strong tower,” “i love Your ways” and the rest combined reveal a more vulnerable newsboys focused on having its listeners encounter new joy, losing themselves in Christ and experiencing a renewed faith.
“There has been an explosion of creativity in worship music and this was demonstrated in my experience with Peter on devotion,” says Tim Hughes who co-wrote the lead single, “presence,” with Peter. “Worship is our highest calling and songs that paint a big picture of who God is, songs that tell of the wonders of God, can only come out of a life of devotion. I've always enjoyed newsboys’ sound and it was exciting to explore the new songs and offer some ideas. devotion captures a sense of authentic worship with great songs that reveal something fresh on the character of God.”
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