from: Billboard Magazine, issue from 08-27-1994
author: Billboard Magazine
website: http://www.billboard.com

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PRODUCER(S) Steve Taylor & Peter Furler
Star Song 8814
Contemporary Christian
Originally reviewed for week ending 8/27/94

One of the most eagerly awaited releases in contemporary Christian music, ''Going Public'' is already flying off the shelves--and with good reason: This is the 'Boys' breakthrough release. The first three songs--''Real Good Thing,'' ''Shine,'' and ''Spirit Thing''--are as good as CCM gets. Every tune is danceable, hummable, and memorable, aided in no small part by Steve Taylor's streetwise, heartwise lyrics and savvy production. ''Going Public'' will be hard to dislodge as the genre's best release of the year. ««