Phil Joel

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Phil Joel is a New Zealand born musician who served as the bassist and co-vocalist of Newsboys from 1994 to 2006, returning for the United project in 2019. He also pursued a solo career.

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United by Newsboys

Newsboys United's 2019 record reunites two eras of the band for a bright set of arena-ready Christian pop rock.

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Love Liberty Disco by Newsboys

A late discovery of Newsboys' 1999 album, a playful disco turn from a band better known for pop rock.

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Step Up to the Microphone by Newsboys

Newsboys' 1998 album, the first after a singer change, a bright and bold pop-rock record I came to years later.

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Take Me to Your Leader by Newsboys

A 1996 Newsboys record I found years later, the sixth album, bright Christian pop rock with a playful heart.

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Go by Newsboys

Newsboys return to bright pop-rock on this 2006 album about mission and movement, led by Something Beautiful.

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Thrive by Newsboys

A late find: Newsboys' 2002 album Thrive is bright Christian pop rock about living fully, not just getting by.

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Devotion by Newsboys

Newsboys follow their worship turn with this warm 2004 album of praise, including Blessed Be Your Name.

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Adoration by Newsboys

Newsboys turn to congregational praise on this 2003 worship album, trading clever pop for songs the church can sing.

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