The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #83: Lifesavers Underground, Shaded Pain (1987)
Post‑punk minimalism and spiritual candor—dark hues that made room for hope.
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Coming in at #83 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Shaded
Author: CCM Professor
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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.
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Coming in at #84 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #85: Delirious?, King Of Fools (1998)
Brit‑rock urgency meets vertical lyrics—an electric bridge between alt‑rock and modern worship.
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Coming in at #85 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,
The Songwriter’s Diary by Greg Rice
A creative companion that merges blank sheet music with lyric notebook pages for inspired songwriting sessions.
The Songwriter’s Diary is more than a simple manuscript book—it’s a thoughtfully designed creative space for every musician
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #86: Jaci Velasquez, Heavenly Place (1996)
A fresh, radiant voice carried ’90s CCM into the mainstream with pop polish, heartfelt devotion, and bilingual reach.
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Coming in at #86 in The 100
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #87: Sandi Patty, Morning Like This (1986)
The golden voice of CCM at full bloom—cathedral‑size worship wrapped in studio elegance.
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At #87, Morning Like This (1986) captures Sandi Patty at
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #88: Stryper, To Hell With The Devil (1989)
Arena hooks, twin‑lead fireworks, and unashamed witness—Stryper’s defining statement roared across late‑’80s rock.
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Landing at #88, Stryper’s To Hell With The Devil
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #89: Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Trin-I-Tee 5:7 (1998)
Silky harmonies and confident testimony—this late‑’90s debut brought youthful shine to gospel R&B.
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At #89, Trin‑i‑tee 5:7 (1998) arrives with sleek beats, honeyed vocals,
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #90: Jon Gibson, Jesus Loves Ya (1990)
R&B sheen, gospel heart—Jon Gibson’s breakthrough made Christian music dance, sway, and smile.
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Coming in at #90, Jon Gibson’s Jesus Loves Ya (1990)
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #91: Resurrection Band, Awaiting Your Reply (1978)
Chicago streets, bluesy riffs, and gospel hope—Rez Band’s arrival proved Christian rock could be raw, relevant, and real.
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At #91, Awaiting Your Reply