CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Category: 100 Greatest Albums

Randy Stonehill - Welcome To Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#13: Randy Stonehill — Welcome To Paradise (1976)

Foundational Jesus music—satire, sincerity, and unforgettable melodies in one of the era’s defining singer‑songwriter statements.

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DC Talk - Jesus Freak | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#14: DC Talk — Jesus Freak (1995)

A genre-crushing revolution—grunge guitars, bold faith, and the album that dragged CCM into the alternative ’90s.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Jesus Freak (1995) represents a defining

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Charlie Peacock - Love Life | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#15: Charlie Peacock — Love Life (1991)

Contemplative pop craftsmanship—layered production, relational nuance, and spiritually charged songwriting from a CCM polymath.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Love Life (1991) represents a defining moment in

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Bob Dylan - Slow Train Coming | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#16: Bob Dylan — Slow Train Coming (1979)

A legend’s conversion on tape—swampy grooves, fiery preaching, and one of rock’s most scrutinized spiritual pivots.

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Steve Taylor - Meltdown | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#18: Steve Taylor — Meltdown (1984)

Satirical new wave with a prophetic edge—razor-sharp lyrics, angular riffs, and fearless critique of church and culture.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Meltdown (1984) captures an artist at

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Sixpence None The Richer - Sixpence None The Richer | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#19: Sixpence None The Richer — Sixpence None The Richer (1997)

Dreamy pop with literary depth—hushed vocals, shimmering guitars, and faith-haunted songs that crossed over the dial.

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Phil Keaggy - Crimson And Blue | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#20: Phil Keaggy — Crimson And Blue (1993)

Guitar virtuosity in service of worship—blues, rock, and devotional lyrics delivered with jaw-dropping musicianship.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Crimson And Blue (1993) captures an artist

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Michael W. Smith - The Big Picture | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#21: Michael W. Smith — The Big Picture (1986)

Synth-driven pop with prophetic punch—’80s sheen carrying songs about culture, compromise, and courageous faith.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Big Picture (1986) captures an

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Jars Of Clay - Jars Of Clay | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#22: Jars Of Clay — Jars Of Clay (1995)

Alt-acoustic confessionals with atmospheric edge—art rock textures, vulnerable lyrics, and a surprise crossover that reshaped CCM.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Jars Of Clay (1995)

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