Free at Last (dc Talk album)
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Free at Last is the third studio album
from DC Talk, which was released in 1992. Music videos were filmed for "Jesus Is Just Alright
", "The Hardway" and "Luv Is A Verb". In 1994, DC Talk released a long-form video of the critically acclaimed "Free At Last World Tour" entitled, Narrow is the Road, in which, all three music videos can be seen.
The album was listed at #9 in the 2001 book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
and received the Grammy Award
for Best Rock Gospel Album (including Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album) in 1993. The songs "Socially Acceptable" and "Jesus Is Just Alright
" received Dove Awards at the 24th GMA Dove Awards
for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year and Rock Recorded Song of the Year respectively. "Luv Is a Verb" received a Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards
.
A special commemorative reissue of this album, including rare tracks and a DVD, was released upon its 10th anniversary.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
from DC Talk, which was released in 1992. Music videos were filmed for "Jesus Is Just Alright
Jesus Is Just Alright
"Jesus Is Just Alright" is a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' own group, The Art Reynolds Singers, on their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is....
", "The Hardway" and "Luv Is A Verb". In 1994, DC Talk released a long-form video of the critically acclaimed "Free At Last World Tour" entitled, Narrow is the Road, in which, all three music videos can be seen.
The album was listed at #9 in the 2001 book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music is the title of a book, edited by Thom Granger and published in 2001 by Harvest House Publishers....
and received the Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Rock Gospel Album (including Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album) in 1993. The songs "Socially Acceptable" and "Jesus Is Just Alright
Jesus Is Just Alright
"Jesus Is Just Alright" is a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' own group, The Art Reynolds Singers, on their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is....
" received Dove Awards at the 24th GMA Dove Awards
24th GMA Dove Awards
The 24th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 1, 1993 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 1992. The show was held in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Barbara Mandrell.-Award recipients:*Artist of the Year**Michael English...
for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year and Rock Recorded Song of the Year respectively. "Luv Is a Verb" received a Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards
25th GMA Dove Awards
The 25th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 28, 1994 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 1993. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Amy Grant.-Award recipients:*Artist of the Year...
.
A special commemorative reissue of this album, including rare tracks and a DVD, was released upon its 10th anniversary.
Track listing
- "Luv Is a Verb" – 4:15
- "That Kinda Girl" – 4:12
- "Greer" – 0:21
- "Jesus Is Just AlrightJesus Is Just Alright"Jesus Is Just Alright" is a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' own group, The Art Reynolds Singers, on their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is....
" – 4:37 - "Say the Words" – 5:00
- "WDCT" – 0:43
- "Socially Acceptable" – 4:57
- "Free at Last" – 4:55
- "Time Is..." – 4:10
- "The Hardway" – 5:19
- "2 Honks & a Negro" – 0:18
- "Lean on MeLean on Me (song)"Lean on Me" is a song written and released by Bill Withers in 1972.It was his first and only number one on both the soul singles and the Billboard Hot 100. It is ranked number 205 on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Numerous cover versions have been recorded, and it is one of...
" – 5:00 - "Testimony" – 0:44
- "I Don't Want It" – 4:14
- "Will Power" – 0:15
- "Word 2 the Father" – 4:02
- "Jesus Is Just Alright (Reprise)" – 1:00
On the Free at Last Tour
- Luv is a Verb
- That Kinda Girl
- Jesus is Just Alright
- Say the Words
- Socially Acceptable
- Free at Last
- Time Is...
- The Hardway
- Lean on Me
- I Don't Want It
- Word 2 the Father
- Jesus is Just Alright (Reprise)
On the Jesus Freak tour
- "Luv is a Verb"
- "Jesus is Just Alright"
- "Time Is..."
- "The Hardway"
- "Jesus is Just Alright (Reprise)" (included with the original version)
Singles
- "Jesus Is Just AlrightJesus Is Just Alright"Jesus Is Just Alright" is a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' own group, The Art Reynolds Singers, on their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is....
" - "Socially Acceptable"
- "Luv is a Verb"
- "The Hardway"
- "Say the Words (Now)"
Credits
- Joe Baldridge – Engineer
- Mary Chapman – Vocals (background)
- Todd Collins – Vocals (background)
- Mark Heimermann – Keyboards, Producer
- Roberta Higgs – Vocals (background)
- Joe Hogue – Bass, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals (background), Producer
- Dann HuffDann HuffDann Huff is an American musician, session musician, singer-songwriter and producer. For his work as a producer in the Country music genre he has won several awards including the Musician of the Year award in 2001 and 2004 at the Country Music Association Awards and the Producer of the Year award...
– Guitar - Gregg Jampol – Engineer
- Wade Jaynes – Bass
- John Madgett – Vocals (background)
- Majik – DJ
- Toby McKeehanToby McKeehanToby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
– Programming, Producer - Jerry McPherson – Guitar
- Anthony Miracle – Keyboards
- John Mark Painter – Strings
- Juanita Pemister – Vocals (background)
- Veronica Petrucci – Vocals (background)
- Paul Salveson – Engineer
- Toby Spice – Vocals (background)
- Jackie Street – Bass
- Chris Willis – Vocals (background)
- Micah Wilshire – Guitar, Vocals (background)