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Andraé Crouch & The Disciples - This Is Another Day | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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)

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Various Artists - Orphans Of God | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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)

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Charlie Peacock - Secret Of Time | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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

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Ashley Cleveland - Big Town | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#27: Ashley Cleveland — Big Town (1991)

Gospel-soaked rock with staggering vocal force—raw testimony and rootsy grit collide.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Big Town (1991) stands as a defining statement for its era—artistically

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Russ Taff - Medals | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#36: Russ Taff — Medals (1985)

Gritty CCM rock forged with vocal fire—bold declarations of faith wrapped in radio-ready intensity.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Medals (1985) represents a pivotal moment in the evolution

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Larry Norman - In Another Land | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #37: BeBe & CeCe Winans, Heaven (1988)

Sophisticated gospel-pop—silky harmonies, crossover-ready grooves, and songs that brought sanctuary hope to mainstream ears.

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Landing at #37 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian

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U2 - October | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #41: U2, October (1981)

Post-punk devotion in real time—anguished prayers, chiming guitars, and a band still learning how to carry faith into the spotlight.

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Arriving at #41 in The 100 Greatest

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Margaret Becker - Immigrant's Daughter | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #46: Margaret Becker, Immigrant’s Daughter (1989)

Arena‑ready conviction with singer‑songwriter heart—electric bite, anthemic hooks, and a story you can hear.

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Appearing at #46 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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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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King's X - Faith Hope Love By King's X | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #52: King’s X, Faith Hope Love (1990)

Power‑trio theology—drop‑dead grooves, gospel‑tinged harmonies, and lyrics that wrestle in the open.

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Appearing at #52 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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