#5: Keith Green — For Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)
Prophetic piano fire—raw passion, piercing honesty, and the birth of one of Christian music’s most enduring voices.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,
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#6: U2 — The Joshua Tree (1987)
Desert spirituality meets rock grandeur—an album of searching, lament, justice, and transcendent beauty.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Joshua Tree (1987) stands as a deeply influential
#11: Russ Taff — The Way Home (1989)
Americana gospel at its finest—earthy acoustics, soulful grit, and a return‑to‑roots testimony from one of CCM’s greatest voices.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Way Home
#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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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Welcome To Paradise (1976) represents 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
#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)
#23: Love Song — Love Song (1972)
The birth of Jesus music—acoustic harmonies, simple testimony, and the sound that ignited a movement.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Love Song (1972) stands as a defining
#24: Andraé Crouch & The Disciples — This Is Another Day (1976)
Gospel innovation at full stride—choir warmth, funk energy, and Crouch’s unmatched songwriting.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, This Is Another Day (1976)
#25: Various Artists — Orphans Of God (1996)
A tribute of healing—artists uniting to honor Mark Heard with performances soaked in grief, hope, and gratitude.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Orphans Of God (1996)
#26: Charlie Peacock — Secret Of Time (1990)
Sophisticated pop artistry—genre-blending production and theological depth from a master craftsman.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Secret Of Time (1990) stands as a defining statement for