Not Ashamed

Not Ashamed
Studio album by Newsboys
Released	September 29, 1992
Genre	Christian rock Christian pop
Length	42:07
Label	Star Song
Producer	Steve Taylor & Peter Furler
Newsboys chronology
Boys Will Be Boyz (1991) Not Ashamed (1992) Going Public (1994)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Cross Rhythms	[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[3]
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Not Ashamed is the fourth studio album by Australian CCM band Newsboys, released in 1992. The album was the Newsboys' first commercially successful album, with the title track "I'm Not Ashamed" becoming a hit on Christian radio. Also, starting with this album, Steve Taylor started co-writing many of the band's songs with Peter Furler.

Track listing

1. "I Cannot Get You Out of My System" – 3:18 lead vocals: Peter Furler
2. "I'm Not Ashamed" – 3:52 lead vocals: Peter Furler
3. "Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" – 5:32 lead vocals: John James & Peter Furler
4. "Upon This Rock" – 4:39 lead vocals: John James
5. "Strong Love" – 4:02 lead vocals: Peter Furler
6. "Dear Shame" – 3:50 lead vocals: John James & Peter Furler
7. "Boycott Hell" – 3:41 lead vocals: John James. Rap by Steve Taylor
8. "We Come Together" – 4:36 lead vocals: Peter Furler
9. "Love Comes True" – 3:32 lead vocals: John James
10. "Lost the Sky Again" – 5:05 lead vocals: Steve Taylor & Peter Furler

Music Videos

• I Cannot Get You Out of My System
• I'm Not Ashamed
• Where You Belong/Turn You Eyes Upon Jesus
• Dear Shame

Radio singles

• "I'm Not Ashamed"
• "Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
• "Upon This Rock"
• "I Cannot Get You Out of My System"
• "Strong Love"
• "Dear Shame"

Personnel

• John James - lead vocals
• Peter Furler - drums, vocals
• Corey Pryor - keyboards, samples
• Sean Taylor - bass

Additional Musicians

• Dave Perkins - guitars
• Phil Madeira - organ, piano, slide guitar
• Eric Darken - percussion
• John Painter - mellotron, clavinet, trumpet, bass
• Vicki Hampton - vocals
• Fleming McWilliams - vocals
• Steve Taylor - vocals

Trivia

• "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" was originally written in the early 1920s, however, Steve Taylor wrote the lyrics to "Where You Belong".
• "Boycott Hell" was written and originally recorded by DeGarmo and Key for their album "The Pledge" in 1989. Also, the Newsboys' version of this song features a short rap performed by Steve Taylor, poking fun at the song's lyrics.
• "I'm Not Ashamed" was covered by Australian band Compliments of Gus on their 2007 album "If This Is The End...".
• "tobyMac co-writes "Strong Love" at the same time Free at Last was released."

References