The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — HM6: GLAD, The A Capella Project, Vol. I (1988)
Proof that voices alone can carry joy, doctrine, and worship—one brilliantly arranged chord at a time.
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As HM6, GLAD’s The A
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#2: Larry Norman — Only Visiting This Planet (1972)
The cornerstone of Jesus rock—sharp cultural critique, prophetic boldness, and a sound that helped launch a movement.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Only Visiting This
#3: Rich Mullins — A Liturgy, A Legacy, and a Ragamuffin Band (1993)
A modern psalter—devotional liturgy, folk beauty, and deep theological reflection woven through masterful songwriting.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, A Liturgy,
#4: Mark Heard — Second Hand (1991)
Literate Americana and spiritual ache—one of the most influential singer-songwriter albums in Christian music history.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Second Hand (1991) stands as a deeply
#5: Keith Green — For Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)
Prophetic piano fire—raw passion, piercing honesty, and the birth of one of Christian music’s most enduring voices.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,
#6: U2 — The Joshua Tree (1987)
Desert spirituality meets rock grandeur—an album of searching, lament, justice, and transcendent beauty.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Joshua Tree (1987) stands as a deeply influential
#7: Rich Mullins — The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume I (1991)
Acoustic worship poetry—hammered dulcimer warmth, communal praise, and songs shaped by devotion and pilgrimage.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,
#8: Leslie Phillips — The Turning (1987)
Art-rock reinvention—dark-hued textures, poetic lyrics, and the seismic shift that marked Phillips’ transformation into Sam Phillips.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Turning (1987) stands as a
#9: DC Talk — Free At Last (1992)
Hip‑hop gospel fusion—joyous beats, bold declarations, and the bridge between rap‑era DC Talk and their rock evolution.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Free At Last (1992)
#10: BeBe & CeCe Winans — Different Lifestyles (1991)
R&B excellence with gospel heart—award‑winning duets, silky production, and boundary‑breaking crossover appeal.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Different Lifestyles (1991) represents a defining moment in