Rebecca St. James by Rebecca St. James
Rebecca St. James's 1994 release, melodic songs with a strong hook. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.
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This Is Our God by Hillsong Worship
Hillsong Worship's 2008 live album, recorded in Sydney, gathers a crowd of thousands around big, hopeful songs of praise.
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Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay
Coldplay's 2008 album reaches for bold colour and history, a bright, restless record about power, doubt and time.
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The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer's 1994 release, a cinematic score built to carry a story. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.
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Journey into the Morn by Iona
Iona's 1996 album is sweeping Celtic worship, weaving Irish melody and prog rock into a long, prayerful journey.
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Kingdom of Comfort by Delirious?
Delirious?'s 2008 album questions easy comfort and points outward, mixing rock and worship with a searching heart.
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Your Love Never Fails by Jesus Culture
Jesus Culture's 2008 live album spreads long, free worship songs across a conference night of sung praise.
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In My Time by Yanni
Yanni's 1993 release, calm and patient instrumental writing. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.
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The Noise We Make by Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin's 2001 debut is plain, singable worship, an early sketch of the songs a generation would learn.
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Unbreakable by Fireflight
Fireflight's 2008 album pairs hard rock guitars with a strong voice and songs about standing firm under pressure.
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Dive by Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman's 1993 release, a crossover of pop and the classical voice. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.
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Boy by U2
U2's 1980 debut catches four young men finding their sound, a raw, ringing record about growing up.
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Dare to Dream by Yanni
Yanni's 1992 release, wordless music for reflection. It came to me long after release and earned its place.
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Shepherd Moons by Enya
Enya's lush 1991 album deepened her signature sound, a serene Celtic record I found years after its release.
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Change Your World by Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith's 1992 release, bright, well-built pop songs. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.
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Masters of Chant Chapter VI by Gregorian
Gregorian's 2007 album turns more modern hits into solemn chant, from a Queen anthem to a Coldplay ballad.
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Kutless by Kutless
Kutless's 2002 self-titled debut is hard-edged Christian rock, loud and honest about doubt, grace, and need.
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We Cry Out by Jesus Culture
Jesus Culture's fervent 2007 live album captures young, unrestrained worship, including the now-beloved How He Loves.
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The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns' 2007 album sits in the gap between worship and daily life, anchored by the grace of East to West.
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After Hours by Gary Moore
Gary Moore's 1992 release, a record that leans on tone and touch. It came to me long after release and earned its place.
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Saviour King by Hillsong Worship
Hillsong's 2007 live album exalts Christ as king and saviour, with the soaring crowd-favourite Hosanna.
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War by U2
U2's fierce 1983 album turned protest into anthems, the record where the young band found its conscience and fire.
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As I Came of Age by Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman's 1990 release, a crossover of pop and the classical voice. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.
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Flyleaf by Flyleaf
Flyleaf's raw 2005 debut pairs heavy alternative metal with searching, faith-haunted lyrics about pain and hope.
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Learning to Breathe by Switchfoot
Switchfoot's 2000 album, the warm pre-fame record where their best-loved early songs first took shape.
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