I am a big fan of Christian music. Aside from some old school crooners (Michael Buble, Harry Connick, Tony Bennett, etc.), I have a hard time being drawn to music that is devoid of meaning. I believe Louie Giglio’s quote on music: “All music is worship music. Worship is our response to what we value most. Whatever is worth most to you is what you worship. How do you know what you worship? It’s easy. You simply follow the trail of your time, your affection, your energy, your money, and your allegiance. At the end of that trail you’ll find a throne; and whatever, or whomever, is on that throne is what’s of highest value to you. On that throne is what you worship.”
To that end, I offer you my Top Ten Favorite Contemporary Christian Albums released in 2009.
I am an avid CCM fan, but my tastes tend to fall on the side of classic rock (Boston, The Eagles) and singer/songwriter (James Taylor, Billy Joel). I haven’t listened to all CCM releases, but here are my favorites from 2009:
1. Kutless: It is Well.
Style: Worship Rock. Compare to Creed.
2. Seventh Day Slumber: Take Everything.
Style: Worship Rock. Compare to Bon Jovi
3. Unhindered: Be.
Style: American Rock. Compare to Dave Matthews Band.
4. Skillet: Awake.
Style: Hard Rock. Compare to Linkin Park
5. Steven Curtis Chapman: Beauty Will Rise.
Style: Adult Contemporary. Compare to John Mayer
6. Christy Nockels: Life Light Up.
Style: Adult Contemporary. Compare to Taylor Swift.
7. Decyfer Down: Crash.
Style: Hard Rock. Compare to Breaking Benjamin
8. Casting Crowns: Until the Whole World Hears.
Style: Pure American Rock. Compare to Nickelback
9. Switchfoot: Hello Hurricane.
Style: Alternative Rock. Compare to Kings of Leon.
10. Leeland: Love is on the Move.
Style: Singer/ Songwriter. Compare to Paul McCartney
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