Tag: Christian Alternative
#100 — Beautiful Scandalous Night The Choir
One song. One day. One step closer to the top of the greatest songs in Christian music.
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#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
#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
#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
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,
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
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
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
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