To Extremes (1994)

To Extremes is the twelfth and final studio album by the Christian rock duo DeGarmo & Key. It was released on June 28, 1994 by ForeFront/Benson Records. D&K produced the album with John Hampton. To Extremes was released one full year after their previous album Heat. It Up. with a more rock emphasis. It has ZZ Top, Aerosmith and Bad Company influences on most of the tracks. Even though D&K covers The Rascals' 1968 hit "People Got to Be Free" (#1 Billboard Hot 100, #14 Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs), no songs have charted on either the Christian Rock or Christian CHR/AC charts.

To Extremes is the duo's final chart appearance on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, peaking at number 30. D&K earned their seventh and final Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album in 1995. That same year, DeGarmo & Key had announced their break up. Both men would focus more behind-the-scenes as executive producers and run their ForeFront label featuring their acts like DC Talk and Geoff Moore & The Distance.

Due to publishing rights, "People Got to Be Free" was left out of the digital version of To Extremes, but you can listen to the track from YouTube posted below this article.

Track listing

All tracks were written by Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key, except where noted.

1. Stressed -3:45

2. People Got to Be Free (Felix Cavalierie, Eddie Brigati) -3:50

3. Hangin' By a Scarlet Thread -4:15

4. Rebel for God -4:30

5. Judgement Day -3:45

6. Hyper-Faith -2:55

7. To Extremes -4:05

8. Carry the Cross -4:15

9. Dangerous Place -3:45

10. Reclaim America -4:40

Personnel

DeGarmo & Key:

Dana Key -lead vocals, guitars

Eddie DeGarmo -keyboard samples, duet vocals

Tommy Cathey -bass guitar, backing vocals

Greg Murrow -drums, percussion

Jimi Jamison -backing vocals

Previous release: Heat. It. Up. (1993)

Next release: Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1994) (compilation album)

Listen to the track "People Got to Be Free" here: