The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #84: Lost Dogs, Little Red Riding Hood (1992)
Story‑songs, Americana textures, and wry grace from a roots‑music supergroup.
Intro
Coming in at #84 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Little Red Riding Hood (1992) showcases Lost Dogs at a defining moment—songs shaped for radio and personal devotion in equal measure.
The Album in Context
The supergroup blends alt-rock credibility into acoustic instruments and close harmonies. Lap steel, harmonica, and twang keep tempos strolling and stories center-stage. Characters wander in from diners and county roads with holy weight.
Humor and melancholy sharpen each other’s edges without cynicism. Performances feel warm and unhurried, as if tracked in a room that creaks with history. Grace arrives through sideways glances and gentle punchlines.
Standout Songs
- “You Satisfy” — A gentle gospel of contentment where harmony does the preaching. Its unforced gratitude and swing land like a sigh of relief.
- “Jesus Loves You, Brian Wilson” — A wry, affectionate nod to a wounded genius and the God who sees him. Behind the wink is tender theology—mercy for the fragile.
- “Pray Where You Are” — Every bench becomes a pew and every mile a pilgrimage. The lyric turns ordinary corners into altars of presence.
Why It Matters
The project legitimized Americana storytelling inside CCM’s mainstream. Lived-in arrangements show how restraint can preach as loudly as volume. A brushed snare or dobro line often says more than a monologue.
It models compassion without sentimentality, finding holiness in common places. By trusting subtlety, the record invites repeat listening and reflection. Its fingerprints are visible on later folk and alt-country worship-leaning works.
What’s Next
Tomorrow, in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music countdown, we turn to #83 with Lifesavers Underground and their stark, post‑punk meditation Shaded Pain (1987).
Soli Deo Gloria!
This post is part of the series The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, celebrating the artists and recordings that defined a generation of faith-filled creativity.
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Album Details
| Artist: | Lost Dogs |
| Album: | Little Red Riding Hood |
| Year Released: | 1992 |
| Record Label(s): | Brainstorm/Word |
| Producer(s): | Terry Taylor, Mike Roe, Gene Eugene, and Derri Daugherty |
Previous Post in the series:
| #85: Delirious? – King Of Fools – October 16, 2025 |
Next in the series:
| #83: Lifesavers Underground – Shaded Pain – October 18, 2025 |
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