CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: Myrrh

Leslie Phillips - The Turning | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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.

Intro

Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Turning (1987) stands as a

…

Russ Taff - The Way Home | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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.

Intro

Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Way Home

…

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.

Intro

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

…

Amy Grant - A Christmas Album | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #40: Amy Grant, A Christmas Album (1983)

A modern Christmas classic—warm vocals, orchestral glow, and a blend of carols and originals that helped redefine holiday music in CCM.

Intro

Arriving at #40

…

Amy Grant - Behind The Eyes | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #44: Amy Grant, Behind The Eyes (1997)

Vulnerable pop confession—stripped-back arrangements, journal-page honesty, and the sound of Amy Grant reckoning with love, loss, and faith in the late ’90s.

Intro

Appearing at

…

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.

Intro

Appearing at #50 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

…

The Choir - Circle Slide | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #53: The Choir, Circle Slide (1990)

Dream‑pop devotion—cathedral‑sized guitars and diary‑level honesty drifting on warm reverb.

Intro

Appearing at #53 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Choir’s Circle

…