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Christian Music Playlist

shrinkboy said:
it's a marketing label and nothing more.
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Ummm, thanks. But I'm not looking for music labelled as Christian, I'm looking for Christian music. I don't care if it's called Christian, ska, rap, opera, or showtunes on kazoo. It's about the music, not where you find it in the record store. I never use the "genre" tag on my digital media. It doesn't mean anything to me.

And as for Stryper, I guess I should have prefaced by saying "good music". :D

Lots of great suggestions to wade through. Of all of them I've heard of a handful and have a couple. I do have a Reliant K disc and it's good and bad. Some of it is great, some just silly. I'll be checking out others as I can. Thanks all, and keep 'em coming.

Ray

Ray
 
Understood--music about the topic at hand ...... the first that come to mind:

Rascal Flatts
Chris Daughtry
Testament
P.O.D.
Revis


There's a little ditty on a bad release from Dokken called Convenience Store Messiah, which parodies idol worship in the modern times. They do explore christian themes from time to time.

I will have to think a bit more.. There's a lot of mainstream artist out there that have some degree of faith and write relavent to the subject songs

And for a list of labelled bands not mention so far, for giggles:

Sanctus Real
Pillar
Tobymac
Seventh Day Slumber
Falling Up
Rob Cassels band
Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart
DC Talk
Todd Agnew
Thousand Foot Crutch
Kutless
Skillet
KJ-52
Day of Fire
Big Tent Revival
John Reuben
Hawk Nelson
seven Places
Kids in the way
dizmas
House of heroes
Underoath
Petra
 
RayW said:
. I don't care if it's called Christian, ska, rap, opera, or showtunes on kazoo. It's about the music, not where you find it in the record store.
Ray
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Lots a bluegrass and country out there. Don't know if ya like any of that. I listen to some of everything, so no judgments here :D
 
Doctordirt said:
Lots a bluegrass and country out there. Don't know if ya like any of that. I listen to some of everything, so no judgments here :D
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Roger that. I've got a good collection of Randy Travis and Alison Krauss (as well as solo efforts from various members of Union Station). Also Alan Jackson did a good remake of old hymns on "Precious Memories". Originally in this thread I was looking for more "hoppin" stuff than that but I'm open to any suggestions.

Ray
 
RayW said:
Roger that. I've got a good collection of Randy Travis and Alison Krauss (as well as solo efforts from various members of Union Station). Also Alan Jackson did a good remake of old hymns on "Precious Memories". Originally in this thread I was looking for more "hoppin" stuff than that but I'm open to any suggestions.

Ray
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Well, there was a compilation album done by Earl Scruggs with various artist such as Travis Tritt, Dwight Yokum, Melissa Etheridge, Don Henly and others that I think you would like, as far as bluegrass goes. I'm still thinkin. I could send you a copy anytime. There's a lot of material out there that you are requesting, just can't remember them all. I'm stuck on Hotel California and Stairway to Heaven right know. Check out Alterbridge -- Not bad at all.
 
Are you talking about "Earl Scruggs and Friends"? I have that allstar version of Foggy Mt. Breakdown which is incredible. Not quite the Christian stuff I was looking for but very good bluegrass. I have the album on my wish list, just haven't picked it up yet.

And the Hell Freezes Over version of Hotel California is one of my test songs. :)

Ray
 
RayW said:
Are you talking about "Earl Scruggs and Friends"? I have that allstar version of Foggy Mt. Breakdown which is incredible. Not quite the Christian stuff I was looking for but very good bluegrass. I have the album on my wish list, just haven't picked it up yet.

And the Hell Freezes Over version of Hotel California is one of my test songs. :)

Ray
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yep, that's the one
 
Ok, catching up a little. I've been checking out stuff as it pops up here.

A lot of stuff suggested has been really great music (Morse, Nordeman, Over the Rhine) but just not quite what I'm looking for. My wife really likes Waterdeep and though I like the music it doesn't really draw me in.

The Virgin Black stuff is very interesting and I can see me picking that up.

Now for Dr. D, take 1: I liked The Waiting and David Crowder. I have some Reliant K. Most of the rest are good but not my cup of tea.

Doctordirt said:
For some really off the wall stuff:

Demon Hunter
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Hmmmm, Not sure I'm up for that particular wall. :)

And for the Greatest Hair-Band Christian Rock ever:

Whitecross
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NOW you're talking! I'm a child of the 80's growing up with Def Leppard, Poison, etc. I never liked Stryper at all but Whitecross makes me want to get out the spandex pants and hairspray for Sunday morning.

Chris Rice - I love Cartoons. Don't know much more but I'll check up.

T-Bone Burnett - very diverse. He warrants more investigation too.

Trouble - I have trouble (ahem) with this as the mood/tone seem diametrically opposite to the stated purpose. It's like Christian Depress Metal or something. Maybe it's just me and I don't "get it".

I'll move on to PM Summer's country stuff and Dr. Dirt take II as I can and report back again.

Thanks again to all!!

Ray
 
Here's an approach you might find interesting. I make compilations for my kids and friends of music that has been influenced by the gospel message... even if the artist is resistant. Keeps stuff in context for me.

Here's a CD slip for one.

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Regarding CCM, it's good to read about Sam (ne: Leslie) Philips, wife of T-Bone Burnett and CCM escapee. CCM can be an ugly, hypocritical, abusive world.

So, don't forget her music, too, as it's good stuff.
 
tentoze said:
I liked Over The Rhine until their last release, which beat me over the head with The Message unmercifully.
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The Grace of the Lord, which passeth all human understanding, has given you a headache? :lmao:

Have you ever seen the episode of King of the Hill where Bobby joins the Christian heavy metal band? It's hilarious.

Maybe you can help me out. Occasionally I pick up a style of old music on Christian radio while driving over the road, with a backbeat similar to or heavier than the chorus of "Flowers on the Wall" by the Statler Bros. Is there a name for it, and/or have any recs?

Ray, you listen to showtunes on kazoo? :D Btw, charming daughter.

Pete
 
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