The Boy Vs. the Cynic is the fourth album by John Reuben released in 2005 on Gotee Records.[4] It features the hit "Nuisance".

The Boy vs. The Cynic
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 21, 2005
GenreChristian hip hop
Length42:58
LabelGotee
ProducerGrant Harrison
John Reuben chronology
So in Hindsight the Professional Rapper Isn't There Yet (remix)
(2004)
The Boy vs. The Cynic
(2005)
Word of Mouth
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christianity Today[1]
Cross Rhythms8/10[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]

Track listing edit

  1. "Out of Control" — 3:50
  2. "Nuisance" (featuring Matthew Thiessen of Relient K) — 3:37
  3. "Chapter 1" — 2:49
  4. "Follow Your Leader" — 3:10
  5. "Sales Pitch" — 3:45
  6. "Sunshine" — 3:21
  7. "So Glad" (featuring Tim Skipper of House of Heroes) — 3:12
  8. "What About Them?" — 3:49
  9. "There's Only Forgiveness" — 4:07
  10. "All I Have" — 3:54
  11. "Cooperate" — 3:30
  12. "The Boy vs. The Cynic" — 6:19

All tracks were produced by Grant Harrison.[4]

Awards edit

In 2006, the album was nominated for two Dove Awards: Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year, at the 37th GMA Dove Awards.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Christianity Today review
  2. ^ "Review: The Boy Vs the Cynic - John Reuben | Cross Rhythms".
  3. ^ Jesusfreakhideout review
  4. ^ a b John Reuben Discography - Boy vs. The Cynic on Billboard.com (retrieved March 19, 2008)
  5. ^ 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine on About.com; Jones, Kim