Christmas by Rebecca St. James
Rebecca St. James's 1997 release, bright, well-built pop songs. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.
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Christian rock carries the energy and instrumentation of rock music while drawing its lyrics from faith, doubt, and hope.
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Until the Whole World Hears by Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns' 2009 album is earnest pop rock about telling and showing grace, anchored by Glorious Day.
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It Is Well by Kutless
Kutless trade their rock edge for a warm 2009 worship album of hymns and modern songs about faith holding firm.
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Forget and Not Slow Down by Relient K
Relient K's 2009 album is bright, bittersweet pop punk about moving on after a break-up without letting it stop you.
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Awake by Skillet
Skillet's 2009 breakthrough is loud, anthemic hard rock about fighting through the dark and waking up alive.
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God by Rebecca St. James
Rebecca St. James's 1996 release, bright, well-built pop songs. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.
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In the Hands of God by Newsboys
The Newsboys' 2009 album is bright, hook-led pop rock about trust and rest, the last to feature Peter Furler up front.
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Not Ashamed by Newsboys
Newsboys' 1992 album catches the band early, a bright, cheeky pop rock record about plain, open faith.
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To Know That You're Alive by Kutless
Kutless return to a harder rock sound on their 2008 album, with loud guitars and songs about doubt and rescue.
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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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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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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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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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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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Cutting Edge by Delirious?
Delirious?'s mid-nineties Cutting Edge recordings are raw, urgent worship that helped reshape a generation's praise.
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Five Score and Seven Years Ago by Relient K
Relient K's 2007 album balances polished pop-punk fun with their most heartfelt songs of grace and devotion.
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Go by Newsboys
Newsboys return to bright pop-rock on this 2006 album about mission and movement, led by Something Beautiful.
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The Circling Hour by Iona
Iona's 2006 album weaves Celtic folk and progressive rock into long, soaring music about creation and grace.
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Comatose by Skillet
Skillet's 2006 breakthrough pairs huge hooks with strings and faith, the album that made them arena-sized.
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Audio Lessonover? by Delirious?
Delirious?'s 2001 album, a bold, restless rock record that pushed the band beyond worship into wider, stranger songs.
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The Healing of Harms by Fireflight
Fireflight's 2006 debut pairs hard guitars with Dawn Michele's soaring voice in songs about courage and choice.
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Hearts of the Innocent by Kutless
Kutless return to harder rock on this 2006 album, balancing big riffs with the tender Promise of a Lifetime.
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The Mission Bell by Delirious?
Delirious? sharpen into a leaner rock band on this 2005 album about answering the call to go and serve.
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Lifesong by Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns' 2005 album turns daily life into worship, with the storm-tested anthem Praise You in This Storm.
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