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Sixpence None The Richer - Sixpence None The Richer | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#19: Sixpence None The Richer — Sixpence None The Richer (1997)

Dreamy pop with literary depth—hushed vocals, shimmering guitars, and faith-haunted songs that crossed over the dial.

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Phil Keaggy - Crimson And Blue | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#20: Phil Keaggy — Crimson And Blue (1993)

Guitar virtuosity in service of worship—blues, rock, and devotional lyrics delivered with jaw-dropping musicianship.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Crimson And Blue (1993) captures an artist

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Michael W. Smith - The Big Picture | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#21: Michael W. Smith — The Big Picture (1986)

Synth-driven pop with prophetic punch—’80s sheen carrying songs about culture, compromise, and courageous faith.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Big Picture (1986) captures an

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Jars Of Clay - Jars Of Clay | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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)

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Love Song - Love Song | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#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

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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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Bruce Cockburn - Humans | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#28: Bruce Cockburn — Humans (1980)

A turning point of honesty—urban folk textures carrying lament, longing, and hard-won spiritual clarity.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Humans (1980) stands as a defining statement for its

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