Music

Secular, Sacred, or Both
Some Christian artists "cross over" to the mainstream, and some have been there all along. They might argue that the line between the secular and sacred is a blurry one—if it exists at all.
Low Art, High Results
ApologetiX frontman J. Jackson admits his band's parodies may be a low form of art, but it's bringing people closer to God and helping them dig into their Bibles.
Making Progress
Progressive rock, that is. Neal Morse, famous for his roles with bands like Spock's Beard and Transatlantic, is now enjoying his time as a solo Christian artist—and still making prog-rock.
Best Gospel Albums of 2004
Representing a diversity of styles and sounds, these 10 rose to the top of the list for our gospel writer.
9.5 Theses on Worship
A disputation on the role of music.
Is Rolling Stone Afraid of the Bible?
The magazine is suddenly squeamish of religion. At least in one case.
Learning from the Masters
The modern worship movement, with its me-focused lyrics and shallow choruses, could take a cue from some of the great hymn writers of yesteryear.
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
Alternative pop/rock
Best Laid Plans
Roots pop/rock and alt-folk
Devils & Dust
folk/Americana
A Different Kind of Pain
Melodic hard rock
Don't Believe the Truth
Neo-classic Brit rock
TheFutureEmbrace
Reprise Records
Illinois
Alternative folk/pop
Make Believe
Modern rock
One Day Remains
Hard rock/neo-grunge
Playing the Angel
Alternative/synth-pop
Rebel, Sweetheart
Roots pop/rock
Smart Kid
Celtic rock & bluegrass
X&Y
British pop/rock

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