Question: What is Modern / Alternative Christian Rock?
Answer: According to some fundamentalists, there is no such thing as Christian rock but I strongly disagree. The Christian rock genre evolved from the early Jesus movement as the antithesis of the then-popular "sex, drugs and rock and roll" lifestyle that so many were living in the decade of "free love." Using electric guitars, passionate vocals and drum kits beating out killer back-beats, Christian rock was a way to share the Message of Hope to people in churches who wanted more than traditional hymns and to those outside of the church that didn't know Jesus.
Christian Rock, much like it's secular counterpart, has several sub-styles within the genre. Modern rock, alternative rock, indie-rock, punk and southern rock are all well represented, bringing much to like to the masses. Harder stuff, like metal, hard rock, emo and grunge rock, are generally classified separately under the metal umbrella.
Notable Modern / Alternative Christian Rock Bands
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Audio Adrenaline
Hawk Nelson
Kids In The Way
Newsboys
Sanctus Real
Third Day
Jars of Clay
Todd Agnew
Essential Christian Rock Albums
- Revelation - Third Day
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(Compare Prices - Purchase/Download) - Mmhmm - Relient K
(Compare Prices) - Learning To Breathe - Switchfoot
(Compare Prices - Purchase/Download) - Karaoke Superstars - Superchick
(Compare Prices) - Purchase/Download) - Offerings: A Worship Album - Third Day
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