Adoration by Newsboys

In 2003 the Newsboys, long known for their bright and clever pop, made a worship album. Adoration: The Worship Album set aside some of their wit to write plainly about God, and it became one of their best-loved records. I came back to it because there is a humility here that suits a quieter season.

Why listen?

The band keeps its melodic gift but points it upward. The production is warm and unhurried, built for singing along rather than showing off. The lyrics stay simple and direct, which is the point of a worship record. There is real joy in these songs, the kind that lifts your shoulders on a heavy day. It rewards the listener who wants praise without performance.

Favourite song: He Reigns

This is the one that carries the whole album. It pictures every language and people joining one song of praise, and the chorus opens out like a door.

It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns

There is a moment when the harmonies stack up and the song feels far bigger than the room it was recorded in. It reminds me of cresting a ridge and hearing the wind carry sound across a whole valley. On a long walk that picture of many voices, all heading the same way, is a quiet comfort.

Key takeaway

Adoration is the sound of a confident band choosing humility, and it holds up because the songs were made to be sung, not just heard. A gentle place to start with the Newsboys.

Tracklist

• He Reigns
• You Are My King (Amazing Love)
• Great Is Your Faithfulness
• Take My Hands (Praises)
• Adoration
• In Christ Alone
• Lord (I Don't Know)
• It Is You
• Father, Blessed Father
• Hallelujah

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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