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Writer: Jessica Morris Category: Review Sub Category: Album/ Pop Title: Toby Mac: ‘Like A Match’ Track-by-Track Album Review Body: You’d be hard pressed to find an album more highly anticipated than Toby Mac’s This Is Not A Test. The Grammy award winning artist and DC Talk front man gives us 15 tracks of meaningful and catchy tunes that will no doubt delight fans and make you feel really, quiet happy. Opening with the track “Like A Match,” keys, upbeat percussion and fun background vocals make way for a memorable song about showing your love for God so it “burns for the world to see.” The brass section gives a punch, and Mac’s carefree delivery means it is the perfect doorway to the positive and convicting tracks to follow. Following on …show more content…

The vocal quality of Toby Mac really does need to be emphasized, and his ability to possess a note and deliver with a conviction that allows him to dip into any number of genres with ease and gusto is second to none. DC Talk fans get pumped, because the old gang is back together on “Love Feels Like.” Filled with strategic cuts, intentional beats and bold vocals, it’s everything you’d expect - except for DC Talk references of “my saviour was born in a manager,” but we roll with what we get. On the plus side, they do a provocative narration of a Bible verse, so that’s a win. “Undeniable,” is a soaring track that builds using melodic beats. Asserting the fact that there is no argument that can defeat God, it interchanges between deep beats and minimal backing vocals, to cultivate a sacred feeling that makes this song transcend across cultures and time. The addition of a children’s choir all enforces this. Bringing the tempo to a faster pace with “Lift You Up,” this duet with Ryan Stevenson is a bold tune that stirs you to focus on God even in the hard times. For the first time on this record we get to hear Toby let it rip vocally, and between this and the steadfast hip hop beat, it’s a

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