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| Released | August 7, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2015 | |||
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This Is Not a Test (stylized as ***THIS IS NOT A TEST***) is the seventh studio album by American recording artist TobyMac. The album was released on August 7, 2015. It debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.[3] In February 2016, it won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.[4] The standard edition was released with 11 tracks, including 'Feel It', 'Beyond Me', and 'Move (Keep Walkin')'. The deluxe edition was released with 15 tracks, including 'Lift You Up' featuring Ryan Stevenson, 'Fall', and 'Beyond Me' and 'Like A Match' remixes by Soul Glow Activatur and David Garcia respectively.
Singles[edit]
The lead single from the album, 'Beyond Me' was released on January 6, 2015.[5] The song received positive critical reception.
'Feel It' was sent to Christian AC radio as the second single from the album on July 28, 2015.[6]
'Move (Keep Walkin')' was announced and released as the third single from the album on February 1, 2016.[7][8]
'Love Broke Thru', the fourth single from the album, was released on September 19, 2016.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media | [9] |
| AllMusic | [10] |
| CCM Magazine | [11] |
| The Christian Manifesto | [12] |
| CM Addict | [13] [14] |
| Cross Rhythms | [15] |
| Digital Journal | [16] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [17] [18] [19] [20] |
| New Release Today | [21] [22] |
| PPCORN | [23] |
| Worship Leader | [24] |
James Christopher Monger, indicating in a three and a half star review at AllMusic, recognizes, 'Five decades into his career, Toby McKeehan still sounds energized and youthful, and his breezy delivery and knack for crafting intact.'[10] Awarding the album five stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, 'TobyMac sounds just as hungry as his dcTalk days on This Is Not A Test.'[11] Sarah Fine, giving the album four stars for New Release Today, writes, 'This Is Not A Test firmly solidifies Toby's place in the industry and proves that he isn't going anywhere anytime soon.'[21] Signaling in a four and a half star review for New Release Today, Amanda Brogan-DeWilde responds, 'Toby serves us some songs worthy of repeat and proves once again that he's got what it takes to top the charts.'[22] Jessica Morris, awarding the album a 4.7 out of five star review from PPCORN, recognizes, 'Positive, bold, riveting and eclectic, Toby Mac is unlike any artist you have ever heard, and that is why his music is so powerful.'[23]
Markos Papadatos, specifying in a four and a half star review from Digital Journal, replies, 'TobyMac is back stronger than ever with This Is Not a Test...It is very different than his previous studio efforts, but it is still remarkable nonetheless.'[16] Rating the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith describes, 'Toby's ability to dabble in a variety of styles and utilize several guest features, without sounding like a dilettante, is impressive...With catchy beats and Christ-centered lyrics, This Is Not A Test is another solid entry for this talented solo artist.'[17] Roger Gelwicks, indicating in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, says, 'This is Not a Test shows no signs of the producer slowing down, and it could very well be Toby's most complete album this side of Diverse City.'[18] Giving the album four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice states, 'this is a very welcome album to come around'.[19] Jay Akins, awarding the album five stars from Worship Leader, says, 'Toby is a true master craftsman—This Is Not a Test is a gospel-truth-infused party from top to bottom.'[24] Giving the album a ten out of ten for Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings describes, 'Another demonstration that Mr McKeehan continues to be able to blend timeless spiritual messaging to pop culture immediacy.'[15]
Alex Caldwell, rating the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, 'This Is Not A Test is a great, creative mix of uplifting sounds that proves that there is much more left in TobyMac's gas tank.'[20] Specifying in a 4.4 out of five review at Christian Music Review, Brian Hunter realizes, 'Toby delivers a diverse album'.[1] Michael Tackett, awarding the album five stars from CM Addict, writes, 'his most creative and personal record to date.'[13] Giving the album four stars for CM Addict, Andrew Funderburk states, '***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** is yet another mark of his excellence in musical artistry.'[14] Jonathan Andre, rating the album four and a half star at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, 'it is Toby's eclectic and comprehensive range of musical genres and styles that further enhance my love for *THIS IS NOT A TEST*.'[9] Awarding the album four stars for The Christian Manifesto, Calvin Moore says, 'Toby Mac is a showman and he’s stepped up his game with this outing. This Is Not a Test is the title of the album, but if it were a test, Toby Mac passes with flying colors. This time.'[12]
Commercial performance[edit]
The album debuted at No. 4 on Billboard 200, and No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart, selling 35,000 copies in its first week.[25] This is TobyMac's fourth No. 1 album on the Christian chart, It has sold 142,000 copies as of November 2016.[26]
Track listing[edit]
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | 'Like a Match' | Bryan Fowler, Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens | Christopher Stevens, Toby McKeehan | 3:07 |
| 2. | 'Backseat Driver' (featuring Hollyn and TRU) | Fowler, McKeehan, Holly Miller, Stevens, Rusty Varenkamp | Stevens, McKeehan | 3:21 |
| 3. | 'This Is Not a Test' (featuring Capital Kings) | McKeehan, Cole Walowac, Jon White, Mike Woods | Stevens, Capital Kings, McKeehan | 2:39 |
| 4. | 'Lights Shine Bright' (featuring Hollyn) | David Garcia, McKeehan, Truett McKeehan, Solomon Olds | David Garcia, Olds, McKeehan | 4:35 |
| 5. | 'Til the Day I Die' (featuring NF) | Nate Feuerstein, Garcia, McKeehan | Garcia, Stevens, McKeehan | 3:47 |
| 6. | 'Feel It' (featuring Mr. Talkbox) | Cary Barlowe, Garcia, McKeehan, | Garcia, McKeehan | 4:39 |
| 7. | 'Move (Keep Walkin')' | Fowler, McKeehan, Stevens | Stevens, McKeehan | 3:41 |
| 8. | 'Love Broke Thru' | Fowler, Bart Millard, McKeehan, Stevens | Stevens, McKeehan | 3:57 |
| 9. | 'Beyond Me' | Garcia, McKeehan | Garcia, McKeehan | 3:13 |
| 10. | 'Love Feels Like' (featuring dc Talk) | Garcia, Glover, McKeehan | Garcia, McKeehan | 4:19 |
| 11. | 'Undeniable' | Charles Butler, Jason Ingram, McKeehan, Gabriel Patillo | Stevens, McKeehan | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 41:09 | |||
| Deluxe edition[28] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 12. | 'Lift You Up' (featuring Ryan Stevenson) | White, Stevenson, McKeehan | Bryan Fowler, McKeehan | 3:30 |
| 13. | 'Fall' | Seth Mosley, McKeehan | Mosley, McKeehan | 3:53 |
| 14. | 'Beyond Me' (Phenomenon Remix by Soul Glow Activatur) | McKeehan, Garcia | Garcia, McKeehan | 3:47 |
| 15. | 'Like a Match' (Garcia's Remix) | Fowler, McKeehan, Stevens | Stevens, McKeehan | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 55:54 | |||
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Personnel[edit]
Singers
- Toby McKeehan – lead vocals, background vocals on tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 11 and 12
- Holly Miller(Hollyn)- additional vocals on tracks 2 and 4, background vocals on tracks 1 and 2
- Truett Mckeehan (TRU) – additional vocals on track 2
- Jon White (of Capital Kings) – additional vocals on track 3, background vocals on tracks 3 and 12, programming on track 3
- Cole Walowac (of Capital Kings) – additional vocals on track 3, background vocals on track 3, programming on tracks 3 and 5, keys on track 5
- Nate Feuerstein(NF)- additional vocals on track 5
- Byron Chambers(Mr. Talkbox)- additional vocals on track 6, background vocals on track 6
- Michael Tait(of dc Talk and Newsboys) – additional vocals on track 10
- Kevin Max Smith(of dc Talk, formerly of Audio Adrenaline) – additional vocals on track 10
- Ryan Stevenson – additional vocals on deluxe edition track 12, background vocals on deluxe edition track 12
- Tauren Wells (of Royal Tailor) – background vocals on track 6
- Bart Millard(of MercyMe) – background vocals on track 8
- Nirva Ready – background vocals on track 8
- Jason Eskridge – background vocals on track 1, 7 and 8
- Gabriel Patillo – background vocals on track 8
- Marlee McKeehan – background vocals on track 12
- Mia Fieldes – intro vocals on track 5
- Jamie Grace – intro vocals on track 5
- Joey Elwood – intro vocals on track 5
Additional musicians and production
- Bryan Fowler – engineering (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12), programming (1, 2, 8, 12), additional vocal engineering (11), guitar (1, 2, 11, 12), bass (2), drums (8, 11, 12), background vocals (1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12), intro vocals (5)
- Christopher Stevens – engineering (5, 12), mixing (1, 3, 11), programming (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11), bass (1), drums (1, 7, 8, 11), background vocals (1, 2, 7, 8), intro engineering on track 5
- David Garcia – engineering (4, 5, 6, 9, 10), mixing (5) programming (4, 5, 9, 10), guitar (6, 9, 10), bass (6) keys (4, 9, 10), remixing on track 15
- Seth Mosley – engineering, editing, guitar, keys, percussion: track 13
- Chris Wilkerson – engineering (6)
- Joe Baldridge – engineering (10)
- Solomon Olds (Soul Glow Activatur, formerly of Family Force 5) – programming (4), keys (4), remixing on track 14
- Chuck Butler – programming, additional vocal engineering, electric and acoustic guitar: track 11
- Serban Ghenea – mixing (2, 4, 6, 9)
- Mark Endert – mixing (7, 8, 13)
- Jerricho Scroggins – assistant engineering (1, 7, 11), production coordination (13)
- Manny Marroquin – mixing (10)
- John Hanes – engineering for mixing (2, 4, 6, 9)
- Chris Galland – assistant engineering (10)
- Ike Schultz – assistant engineering (10)
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Nathan Dantzler – remix mastering
- Brad O'Donnell – A&R
- Mike Payne – guitar (9, 10)
- Cary Barlowe – guitar (6)
- Andrew DeRoberts – guitar (13)
- Tony Lucido – bass (8, 10, 13)
- Todd 'toddiefunk' Lawton – bass (6)
- Tim Rosenau – electric guitar (3)
- Nir Zidkyahu – drums (6, 10)
- Nick Buda – drums (13)
- Tim Lauer – keys, percussion: track 13
- Keith Everette Smith – trumpet (1, 6, 13), horn arrangement (6)
- Mike Haynes – trumpet (1)
- Steve Patrick – trumpet (6, 13)
- Chris West – tenor and bass saxophone (1, 13)
- Craig Swift – saxophone (6)
- Justin Carpenter – trombone (1, 6, 13)
- Roy Agee – trombone (6)
Toby McKeehan and the 'unofficial' New Hope Choir
- Fai Wong-Ken, Kendall Cobb, Lauren Cundall, Judith Duncan, Solomon Duncan, Judah McKeehan, Marlee McKeehan, Llan Paez, Victoria Paez, Sean Reddick, Zachary Stevens, Tommy Pitts, Quintavios Johnson
- BOERHAUS – creative direction/design
- Lee Steffen – photography
- Kerri McKeehan – grooming
- D&L Wong-Ken – styling
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[29] | 12 |
| US Billboard 200[30] | 4 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[31] | 1 |
| US Digital Albums (Billboard)[32] | 3 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[33] | Gold | 500,000 |
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone | ||
References[edit]
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With music listeners craving the latest and greatest, maintaining relevance in the music industry is a difficult task. Some artists that attempt to stay current 'sell out' too much for their die-hard fans. Others refuse to adapt to newest trends and fade from the listener's interest. Treading the line between accessibility and artistry, TobyMac has stayed at the forefront of the industry for most of the three decades he's been making music and This Is Not A Test will only continue to solidify that status.
With well-placed horn sections and a hook that will be locked in your head all day, 'Like A Match' introduces Toby's fun and varied musical palette as he declares the importance of sharing the love of Christ with others. 'Backseat Driver' might be too corny for some, but it's nonetheless a catchy song about giving control of our lives to God. Toby's son Truett appears in the second verse in lieu of an exclusive 'Tru-Dog' track, which is a welcome change given how awkward 'Mac Daddy' was on Eye On It. The title track keeps the momentum going with a fresh blend of EDM and rock but the album changes gears on the more laid back (but still upbeat) 'Lights Shine Bright.' Though the chorus is repeated one or two times too many, it's an enjoyable song characterized by hefty bass and a little Jamaican flavor.
After a short press conference interlude at the end of 'Lights Shine Bright' (featuring a cameo from Jamie Grace), 'Til The Day I Die' cranks things up with a hot hip-hop beat and meaningful lyrics: 'blood, sweat, tears / It's a callin' / and if I can't walk, then I'm crawling.' Up-and-coming rap talent NF almost steals the show here with a slick rap that contributes to more than half of the song's lyrics. Lightening the mood, the funky 'Feel It' is a danceable tune about experiencing God's presence in our lives. Like 'Lights Shine Bright' before it, the song is a little longer than it needs to be, but a false ending and a surprise appearance from Tauren Wells of Royal Tailor keeps the music from growing stale.
Album highlight 'Move (Keep Walkin')' is the most dynamic tune on This Is Not A Test, with soft acoustic strumming, dance-pop flavored guitar riffs, chilling gospel choirs, and playful horns all driving the music at various moments in the song. But the selling point of the song is the gritty chorus which commands listeners to 'move' and press on when your prayers aren't being answered. Toby doesn't leave us there though. On 'Love Broke Thru' he sings of God's relentless love for all of us stubborn and hopeless fools. This narrative song, which is slightly reminiscent of 'Wonderin' from Tonight, features a steady drum beat over talking/rapped verses and a soaring reverb-heavy chorus where Toby even uses falsetto.
Nearing the end of the album, the humility focused 'Beyond Me' is one of two straight-up CCM styled songs. It wasn't a strong lead single, but it fits well in the context of this album and provides a nice preface to the track that everyone's been waiting for: 'Love Feels Like.' Being the first DC Talk studio recording since 2007 (Kevin Max's 'The Cross'), this is a glorious reunion. The 'Luv is a Verb'-themed lyrics and edgy pop/rock sound may not be groundbreaking, but between Toby shouting 'this is what love feels like,' Kevin's graceful yet haunting vocals, and Tait's smooth delivery, 'Love Feels Like' is a vocal masterpiece. After such a monumental track, 'Undeniable' has a big role as closer, but its all-too-familiar CCM sound and lyrics end the regular album on a weaker note.
The deluxe edition of This Is Not A Test includes two b-sides and two remixes which add nice value for those who can't get enough of Toby's music. 'We Lift You Up' is an upbeat worship song featuring Ryan Stevenson, while 'Fall' is a love song to Toby's wife Amanda. The latter is a sweet song, but it seems a little less personal than 'Made For Me' from Eye On It. This might be a taste difference, however, as some people might find the new song easier to relate to since there are less specific details about their marriage. Soul Glow's rendition of 'Beyond Me' introduces a lush post-chorus and more lyrics towards the end of the song and the Garcia mix of 'Like A Match' is a safe but entertaining interpretation of the album opener.
Those that did not like the surplus of mid-tempo radio-ready tunes on Eye On It will be pleased to know this album is loaded with energy and musical diversity. Toby's ability to dabble in a variety of styles and utilize several guest features, without sounding like a dilettante, is impressive. With catchy beats and Christ-centered lyrics, This Is Not A Test is another solid entry for this talented solo artist.