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The Definitive Top 20 Christian Albums of All Time
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MercuryMercury by The Prayer Chain
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Groundbreaking music from one of the best bands of their time; a truly unique and powerful statement.
Going PublicGoing Public by Newsboys
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Fun, literate dance pop alterative music. One of the only Newsboys albums worth hearing.
Welcome Race FansWelcome Race Fans by Dakoda Motor Co.
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Loud, fast, and fun punk/folk rock hybrid that blew me away 13 years ago. Great album!
BuzzBuzz by Guardian
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Criminally underrated band, clever lyrics, blues based hard rock that was a breath of fresh air in 1995.
Take Me to Your LeaderTake Me to Your Leader by Newsboys
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Another great release from the Newsboys. One of the best albums in Christian music history. The Newsboys have never recovered from its greatness.
Life in GeneralLife in General by MxPx
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MxPx's best album!
The Supertones Strike BackThe Supertones Strike Back by O.C. Supertones
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The best album and band of the overhyped Christian "ska-punk" movement.
Sixpence None the RicherSixpence None the Richer by Sixpence None the Richer
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Brillant crossover release from a very good Christian-based band. Everybody knows the song "Kiss me". There are 11 other great songs on this self-titled album.
RebornReborn by Living Sacrifice
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Metal fury. This was the first really good metal album to come from a Christian band. It has stood the test of time as well, as it is 10 years old now.
The Fashion FocusThe Fashion Focus by Starflyer 59
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How can you talk about Christian music and not include the ever prolific Starflyer 59? This is a must own for any music collection, Christian or otherwise.
Anybody Out There?Anybody Out There? by Burlap to Cashmere
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Greek inspired folk/pop/rock from Stephen Delopoulos and company. A true classic.
Project 86Project 86 by Project 86
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The best album of 1998, the debut from this great band was dark, poetic, and furious.
CHRISTIANsongsCHRISTIANsongs by Joy Electric
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Christiansongs is the Joy E's best album by far. Great electronic pop music!
Liberate Te Ex InferisLiberate Te Ex Inferis by Zao
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Zao's best record. Dark and brutal.
Proof That the Youth Are RevoltingProof That the Youth Are Revolting by Five Iron Frenzy
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Awesome live album from a good Christian ska punk band. This was their best effort.
PacificoPacifico by The Lassie Foundation
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From the ashes of The Prayer Chain came one of the best indie pop records I have ever heard... Pacifico. Do yourself a favor and get this.
The Way We AreThe Way We Are by John Mark Painter
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Clever and catchy pop/rock from husband/wife duo Fleming & John.
Emotion Is DeadEmotion Is Dead by The Juliana Theory
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The only "emo" album you need to hear and worth mentioning on this list.
Leave Here a StrangerLeave Here a Stranger by Starflyer 59
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One of the greatest albums of all time in any genre of music. Simply a masterpiece!
Good MonstersGood Monsters by Jars of Clay
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New release from the classic Christian rock band. Tight pop/rock that nothing being released today in the Christian industry even comes close to touching.