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Randy Stonehill - Welcome To Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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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DC Talk - Jesus Freak | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#14: DC Talk — Jesus Freak (1995)

A genre-crushing revolution—grunge guitars, bold faith, and the album that dragged CCM into the alternative ’90s.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Jesus Freak (1995) represents a defining

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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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Phil Keaggy - Love Broke Thru | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #64: Phil Keaggy, Love Broke Thru (1976)

Guitar genius meets devotional poetry—virtuosity humbled into service of song.

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Appearing at #64 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Phil Keaggy’s

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2nd Chapter Of Acts - With Footnotes | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #72: 2nd Chapter Of Acts, With Footnotes (1974)

A Jesus‑Music watershed—homespun harmonies, studio savvy, and a resurrection anthem for the ages.

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Appearing at #72 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian

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Resurrection Band - Awaiting Your Reply

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #91: Resurrection Band, Awaiting Your Reply (1978)

Chicago streets, bluesy riffs, and gospel hope—Rez Band’s arrival proved Christian rock could be raw, relevant, and real.

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At #91, Awaiting Your Reply

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