Max stated, “When we went into the studio to create Jesus Freak, everyone was under the idea of, ‘Let’s push this forward.’”

He then mentioned that all great bands eventually feel the need to allow their sound to evolve, as bands like the Beatles and U2, for example. Entering the sessions for Jesus Freak, Max and Tait had honed their skills as proven songwriters, and the guys knew that it was the right time for big change.

With a sonic separation from the past at the forefront of their minds, they knew that even the session players would have to buy in to this, as well. This can be heard specifically in the “heaviness” of the record, performed by guitarist Oran Thorton.

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“Jesus Freak” co-producer, Todd Collins in 2014

“Jesus Freak is an album that the three of us stood up and used our talents more than any other record we had done at that point. It kind-of showed a progression of different individuals in the band, where the first three records were more of Michael and I being entertainers. We influenced the track by the sound of our voices. We wrote here and there, had some ideas, and pitched some of them.

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4 Responses

  2. Steve Swart

    Not a fan of a blatant ripoff of Smells like Teen Spirit. Mighta made Kevin and the boys some money but you act like it changed lives like “Yesterday” by the Beatles or something.

  3. Aimee Irvin

    As much as I would love to see an actual dct reunion more then just being on each other’s records. I don’t believe it’s ever gonna happen. I don’t believe we will ever see another dct record or tour. I think all 3 guys have just decided they are more happier to leave things the way they are. I think they only keep saying “It’s gonna happen, we want it” only to keep the dct fans happy that can’t accept that this band is done for good and has been since like 2000-2001. I am for one just happy to have their albums and some concert videos and that I got to see them in concert at least once before they disbanded.

  4. dolphin558

    As a Washingtonian I was delight to hear a GO-GO song on the Nu-Thang album over 20 years. That’s just one of the many delights I’ve experienced since their debut album in 1989. I’ve been a fan of their evolution through five albums. If a reunion happens, I’ll be ecstatic but I am grateful for what God has done through K-Max, Tait, and Tobymac when they were together.

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