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Tag: Christian Alternative

Leslie Phillips - The Turning | 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

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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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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Sixpence None

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The Choir - Chase The Kangaroo | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #50: The Choir, Chase The Kangaroo (1988)

Alt‑rock shimmer with sacramental longing—jangled guitars, deep‑in‑the‑bones rhythms, and lyrical second sight.

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Appearing at #50 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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Adam Again - Ten Songs By Adam Again | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #55: Adam Again, Ten Songs By Adam Again (1988)

Blue‑eyed soul and post‑punk angles—Gene Eugene’s wry confessions over grooves that smolder and sting.

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Appearing at #55 in The 100 Greatest Albums

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Alarma! (Deluxe Edition)| Top CCM Album #62

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #62: Daniel Amos, Alarma! (1981)

Wake‑up call with a backbeat—new‑wave sharpness, prophetic lyrics, and a band reborn.

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Appearing at #62 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Daniel Amos’s

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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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Appearing at #67 in The 100 Greatest Albums in

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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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Lost Dogs - Little Red Riding Hood

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,

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