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 Top Five Christian Rock Releases Over the Past Five Years


Pillar- Where Do We Go From Here (2004, Flicker )

    While Pillar had already gained some popularity from previous release Fireproof, Where Do We Go From Here thrust them into Christian rock stardom with  a slew of hits and a fast-paced, up-beat sound.  This is one of the few albums I can put in my CD player and listen to all the way through.

As I Lay Dying- An Ocean Between Us (2007, Metal Blade)

     Heralded as one of the greatest Christian Metal album of all-time, An Ocean Between Us did not disappoint.  43 minutes of fast-paced, heavy metal showed A.I.L.D. playing everything from thrash to heavy metal to metalcore and everything in between.  

Kutless- Sea of Faces (2004, BEC)

     I have to admit, I'm a little biased.  Kutless's sophomore effort was the second CD I ever owned, and I have played more than probably any other CD.  This album had it all for me- hard-edged anthems (Treason), softer ballads (Sea of Faces) and everything in between.

Thousand Foot Krutch-Phenomenon (2003, Tooth and Nail)
    TFK really hit their stride with this album and while they've moved beyond this rock/rap sound in the albums following this release, I think none of them compare to Phenomenon.  While many of the songs sounded similar, this actually added rather than detracted to the album, giving it a cohesiveness it wouldn't have otherwise had.

 

 


Skillet- Collide  (2003, Ardent)

     While Skillet's most recent release set the Christian rock scene on fire, their 2003 Collide album is by far their best effort.  A raw, energetic, and epic album , Collide featured such hits as Savior, Collide, Under My Skin and A Little More.  What catapults this album into classic status is the powerful lyrics and John Cooper's passionate vocals.  An album for the ages, Collide should remain powerful for years to come.


Honorable Mention

Hawk Nelson- Smile, It's the End of the World (2006, Tooth and Nail)

      Canadian punk outfit Hawk Nelson had already won the hearts of adolescent girls with their first release, Letters to the President.  Their sophomore effort saw them grow by leaps and bounds.  Up-beat anthems like “Bring 'Em Out” and “Is Forever Enough” were tempered with mellow songs like “Everything You Ever Wanted” and “Zero.”   While Smile... brought some necessary maturity to Hawk Nelson's songwriting it remained fun and energetic.
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