CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: Christian Rock

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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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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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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Petra - Beyond Belief | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #71: Petra, Beyond Belief (1990)

CCM’s arena‑rock high‑water mark—doctrine you can chant, hooks you can’t shake.

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Appearing at #71 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Petra’s Beyond Belief

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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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Podcast cover for The CCM Professor with Greg Rice — Episode 3: From Keaggy to Patty (#93–87) featuring album covers from Phil Keaggy, Amy Grant, Resurrection Band, Jon Gibson, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Stryper, and Sandi Patty.

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music: From Keaggy to Patty (#93–87)

Seven albums, one movement in full bloom—from a landmark live collaboration to orchestral worship on a grand scale.

Episode Intro

Welcome to Episode 3 of The CCM Professor

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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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Delirious? - King Of Fools

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #85: Delirious?, King Of Fools (1998)

Brit‑rock urgency meets vertical lyrics—an electric bridge between alt‑rock and modern worship.

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Coming in at #85 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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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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