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Sadly, Christian music is rarely commended for its artistic merit. It's a standard joke even within the Church: take whatever is popular on mainstream radio, replace the word "baby" with "Lord," and you've got yourself a Dove Award. Christian music has definitely produced its fair share of cheese: P.O.D., Stryper, and Plus One, just to name a few. There are, however, many current Christian artists that both spreading the gospel and making music that's actually good. Here are some of my favorites.
Robbie Seay Band
This is music from the heart, from the lyrics to Robbie’s gruff yet passionate vocals. You might have heard their song “Rise” in American Idol promos earlier this year.
Sara Grove
I’m surprised she isn’t as big as Natalie Grant or Jaci Velasquez. Sara Groves writes some of the most beautiful, heart-felt, and inspiring songs ever. One of my favorite songs by her is “Loving a Person,” a song about how it takes time to love people the way they are. If this song doesn’t make you fall in love with her, nothing else will!
mewithoutYou
Oh man, this is some wicked stuff! How can I even describe mewithoutYou? Spoken-word screamo? Progressive punk? MewithoutYou defies labels. You have to hear it for yourself.
Deas Vail
Deas Vail’s music is a beautiful mixture of indie rock and emotional piano pop. Check out their debut album, “All the Houses Look the Same.”
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Rachael Lampa- Blessed
Actually, listen to the guy recording the video that’s even more interesting. But she’s an incredible artist, her voice is beautiful
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Mahalia Jackson
That’s right, we’re going old school on this one! But you can’t deny the power of her voice.
Derek Webb
Former member of Caedmon’s Call (remember “I’m just a bus driver?” Yeah, he did that one) Derek Webb’s solo stuff is gospel music for the thinking man. He sings about social justice, war, poverty, and Christian cliches. He’s been considered “controversial” by some, but he’s only trying to make people think. Unfortunately, no one wants to think anymore, but that’s another story.
David Crowder Band
Who else can do an electronic worship song one minute and then switch to Americana the next? Check out the album “A Collision”, which ranges from high-energy worship anthems, to old timey Southern gospel, to experimental interludes (including a phone interview about the album. How post-modern!). Their latest album “Remedy” is less experimental, but still good.
Brooke Fraser
An up-and-coming talent, Brooke Fraser’s soothing voice and music is a welcome change from the cliched “Jesus is my boyfriend” crap found in a lot of Christian pop music. She got her start singing with Hillsong United, and released her US debut “Albertine” earlier this year. Expect to hear more from her in the near future.
Sufjan Stevens
Thanks to the hard work of Brother Danielson – see “Danielson: A Famile Movie” – to pave the way for good music to gain respect in the indie rock world despite its religious bent, Sufjan Stevens enjoys tremendous respect beyond the religious music world. And with good reason, his song arrangements are bonkers and his writing is painfully good; even if you aren’t religious. Best example in my opinion is “Seven Swans”, a hushed, mostly accoustic album recorded with Danielson. This is probably his most forwardly religious album, but the perfection of it is undeniable. Awesome!!! His states albums (Michigan & Illinois) are better examples of his incredible instrumentation.
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Switchfoot/ Jon Foreman
No doubt you remember “Dare You to Move,” the uplifting 2004 radio hit. Lead singer Jon Foreman recently put out a solo album, “Limbs and Branches,” which is more acoustic than Switchfoot’s stuff.
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POD is cheese? What makes Switchfoot so much better – POD is too heavy for you? No need to trash them for that – after all, millions have bought POD records!
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My first concert ever was Michael W. Smith!!! I’m not sure if he sucks or not, but I looooved him. I watched the video “Secret Ambition” over and over and over.
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I didn’t know Sufjn Stevens was one of them. Too bad. I used to like him.
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