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Tag: 1980s Christian Music

Daniel Amos - Horrendous Disc | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #63: Daniel Amos, Horrendous Disc (1980)

The great pivot—country‑rock roots give way to clever, art‑rock confession and critique.

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Appearing at #63 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Daniel

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#65: Bob Bennett - Matters Of The Heart | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #65: Bob Bennett, Matters Of The Heart (1982)

Quiet craft, sturdy truth—fingerstyle confessionals that taught CCM to whisper as powerfully as it could shout.

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Appearing at #65 in The 100 Greatest

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Charlie Peacock - Lie Down In The Grass | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #67: Charlie Peacock, Lie Down In The Grass (1984)

Art‑pop curiosity that introduced a melodic architect—jazz‑tinged chords, literate turns, and fearless hooks.

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Allies - Long Way From Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #69: Allies, Long Way From Paradise (1989)

Velvet‑glove AOR—anthemic choruses, guitar sheen, and discipleship in denim.

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Appearing at #69 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Allies’ Long Way

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White Heart - Don't Wait For The Movie

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #74: White Heart, Don’t Wait For The Movie (1986)

Hook‑heavy rock with a pastor’s heart—anthemic faith for the FM dial.

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Charting at #74 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #76: Randy Stonehill, Return To Paradise (1989)

A late‑’80s summit of songcraft—wry storytelling, aching ballads, and radiant hope.

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Landing at #76 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Randy

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Seventy Seven's - 77's

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #82: Seventy Seven’s, 77’s (1987)

Art-rock finesse and pop instincts—The 77s at their most accessible and enduring.

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Coming in at #82 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, 77’s

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Lifesavers Underground - Shaded Pain

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

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Sandy Patty - Morning Like This

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

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Stryper - To Hell With The Devil

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

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