Mary-Jo W. from SHELBYVILLE, MI Reviewed on 5/26/2010...
I love Toby Mac on the radio. I thought, how can I lose? I'll randomly pick a CD and order it-
Maybe I'm too old for this, but I like groups like Family Force Five, so I doubt it -
This CD has too much yelling, lots of repetetive sounds and words and no real messages.
Other than the cute little rap by a young man, this is not something I will be listening to on a regular basis. Only when I'm bored with the usual music, will I put in this CD-
Looking for a more memorable, message filled CD from Toby.
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Jennifer C. (Ukinko) from AZLE, TX Reviewed on 5/26/2009...
Momentum is a great CD!!!
Very energetic, cool music. :)
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Kim J. (rockingwriter) from ELMWOOD, TN Reviewed on 6/28/2007...
this is toby's best cd
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Daryl J. from EUGENE, OR Reviewed on 3/28/2007...
The cover is different but the cd is same
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CD Reviews
I wasn't sure, but...
Brandon K. | WA, United States | 02/21/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I know what has been missing from dcTalk of late. It's Toby Mac! Okay, so he's still with the group, but this CD showcases exactly what dcTalk could have been after Jesus Freak. Don't get me wrong. I liked Supernatural, and I realize that dcTalk is the sum of several different talented artists. But dcTalk seems to be becoming more and more Kevin Max (sorry, I can't bring myself to say "K-Max" yet), and less Toby and Tait.
This CD sets all that straight. Here is the missing rap element from dcTalk. And here is a songwriter that knows how to actually, well, write. From "Irene," which I swear could be a Wyclef Jean track, from the guitar solo to the style of the song itself, to "Momentum," Toby Mac has a killer album filled with great songs. Of the three solo albums, Toby Mac wins my award for best "should've been dc" and "best use of son on an album." Buy it now, now, now I tell you. Now!!!!"
Absolutely Incredible!
Brendan Berkley | Pittsburgh | 09/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was introduced to Toby Mac at Creation, a massive Christian music festival. He was the first group that really got the crowd going. I loved all of the songs and the atmosphere, and that led to my purchase of his CD.Let me say up front that I am not the biggest hardcore fan in the world, and I certainly do not like rap. However, there is something about this CD that makes it amazing. Perhaps it is the lyrics, which are among the most meaningful that I have encountered in a CD. Maybe it is the production. Everything flows, and musical effects are placed wonderfully. All of the songs are well-placed. The opening song is perfect, and it just goes from there. There are a few humorous interludes placed, which include Fred from Toby's Macintosh and Toby's son Truett rapping. In conclusion, buy this CD. You can't go wrong. I'm not a fan of the genre and I love it, and people who like the genre love it. It is an excellent CD."
Let It Go T!
Dan Blankenship | Lowell, IN USA | 04/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"And so a giant is born. Oh yes, folks, this is it. In fact, it has been it for quite a while, but I just started my career reviewing products at Amazon.com, so I'm just now getting around to tellin' ya'll bout' Toby!I bought this CD at Creationfest (East Coast) two years ago; man does it rock. 18 Tracs that kick. Tobymac delivers the goods like no other in the business. Right from the beginning he shoots out to "Get The Party Started" and then ask the question "What's Goin' Down". He then tells us the story of Irene and a little bit about "T-Mac" himself. From there, we board the "J-Train", pushin' the jam with K. Franklin - who always tears up the turf, after which we're asked "Do You Know" where you're headed. We slow down long enough to meet Toby's son on a little trac called "Tru-Dog" and then right back to building "Momentum". Wow, that's just the first half of this CD! I'd tell you bout' the rest, but it could go on forever.If you haven't added this CD to your collection, Jesus Freak or not, you're making a huge mistake. Tobymac is the real deal, the real talent, and above all, a real believer.Break out the debit card and order this underpriced work of art...it might be the best decision you've ever made.Peace-out!www.therunninggirl.com"
Stupendous Solo
Brandon K. | 02/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Not being necessarily immersed in the Christian Rock genre, I had no idea that the fellows from DC Talk were doing a sort of break to work on solo projects. Then I heard "Extreme Days" and asked someone who sang it and then asked who the heck TobyMac was. My curiosity led to purchasing "Momentum" soley for the song "Extreme Days" but I ended up loving the rest of the CD. The intro song "Get This Party Started" is a great way to start off an album. Everytime I play this song, it pumps me up and I'm ready for the day. What amazes me the most about TobyMac is his rap skills. Boy's got skills! He also has an amazing singing voice which is perfectly demonstrated on this album along with his rap talents. "Do You Know" starts off very melodic, and kinda keeps that same pace throughout the song, but Toby's rapping makes it hardcore. I was amazed when I listened to "Somebody's Watching" and realized that Toby had borrowed part of that song from Rockwell's 1984 hit "Somebody's Watching Me." Toby gave that song an update and made the lyrics mean something completely different. Toby knows his music!! This album has a great balance of hard-rocking songs and slower, more melodic songs. Overall, this album rocks and I am so glad that there is Christian music out there that has a great beat but an even better message. This is definitely a great album for Christians who are looking for something cool to listen to."