Thanks for the additions. I got rid of Sirius awhile back and really haven't heard much new in a year or so.

Saviour Machine - Legend I, II, III:I - Outstanding trilogy. Can't wait until 7/7 for III:II

The onyl Albums I can think of are 'A Thought Crushed My Mind' by Blindside (the only album they have put out that doesn't suck balls) and 'Scrolls Of The Megilloth' (sp?) by Mortification

Norma Jean (if that technically counts)

There's some artists mentioned that I will agree with on a song-per-song basis (Pedro the Lion, Jars of Clay, etc.), but I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the following:

Bleach
P.F.R.
and
Dishwalla

However, I'm happy nobody mentioned Creed. I think they were men of Christian faith, though, and not necessarily throwing the references out there. I don't know, though. I just know I didn't care much for them.

Didn't dishwalla really just have the one song, and each and everyone of their other albums, nobody bought or cared for?

PFR released a couple of fantastic albums. Powerpop fans would go gaga over some of their gems.

Should check out some early stuff by The Mission UK.

God's Own Medicine - I loved that spoken word by Wayne Hussey on Wasteland. "I still believe in God, but God no longer believe in me."

Children - Their best work ever IMO. Produced by Led Zep bassist John Paul Jones.

Carved In Sand - Another excellent album.

Mission UK? What? Great band, but not exactly a Christian band. I mean, Nick Cave wouldn't have half as many great songs without the Old Testament, but he's also certainly not what many people would think of as Christian music. But, I guess you can define it anyway ya want!

I know I personally listed Lost Dogs before, but I just got around to listening to Lost Cabins and Mystery Trees and it has to be perhaps one of the best Lost Dogs CDs ever. "Hardening My Heart" is a truly beautiful song.

I'm currently digging Derek Webb's Mockingbird, which has created kind of a stir as some of it is critical of the church. He was giving it away for free online, but I think that promotion is over.

Coincidental to this thread being bumped, I just bought this book (but haven't read it yet):



Anyone read it?

If you like solo piano, David Nevue is phenomenal, and I don't particularly like Christian music OR solo piano music. He has quite a few full length downloads on his website.

I'll second any mentions of Pedro the Lion and Bleach. Two great lesser known groups. Jars of Clay is consistently good as well. The tooth and nail bands (anberlin/mae/etc) are also cool and well worth a listen.

My contributions:

Something Like Silas/Future of Forestry -- FoF is the Silas' guys new band. They are really influenced by Sigur Ros. Check out Silas' album Divine Invitation; these guys deserve all the attention they can get.

Burlap to Cashmere -- One of my fav Christian bands of the 90's. I believe they recently reunited to tour with Jars of Clay.

Plankeye -- the song "Goodbye" always brings tears to my eyes

Relient K -- they're getting more popular in the mainstream now, but I like their older stuff much better than their new stuff. "Pressing On" is probably my favorite song of theirs

More recomendations after looking at my library:

Luna Halo-- really unique modern rock...I think somehow they are working with Rick Rubin on their newest album
Plumb:-- Great Pop with a haunting female vocalist
Jennifer Knapp -- amazing singer songwriter
Dennison Marrs -- They had one incredible indie rock CD, and then disappeared
Eisley -- Haunting, ambient rock; they opened for Coldplay a few years ago
Koo Chung -- Los Angeles based singer songwriter with a unique acoustic guitar sound

I came in to say Skillet, which is basically rock, and Demon Hunter, which is metal. Frenchy beat me to it.

Surprised not one person has mentioned MxPx:



I like their song "Circumstance".

Really really good punk-pop.

Of course, what the American public at large thinks of an artist is all that matters, right?

Baaa.

I'll add
The Choir and
The Violet Burning.

Two mainstays over many, many years that still rock...

And I'll definitely second Pedro the Lion.

Plumb!

I just had to add Mutemath and am surprised nobody else here mentioned them. I first discovered them on an online Christian radio station by sheer luck and picked up their CD "Reset" from amazon.com. Awesome, awesome stuff.

Bump. Any new suggestions? Getting ready for vacation and I'm wanting to put together a few songs for the trip there.

I'll reinforce the love for Pedro the Lion. Sufjan Stevens is also pretty good, and I'm a fan of The Innocence Mission as well. They're local, but had a few decent-sized hits about a decade ago. Definitely mellower stuff in the vein of The Cranberries, and terrific music for driving around or just hanging out on a lazy afternoon.

I have two new favorite Christian bands.

By far my favorite is mewithoutyou. They are absolutely incredible. Listen to the song Sweater Poorly Knit off their album Brother Sun Sister Moon and you will be hooked. I have all three of their records.

A newer band that I really like but may not be for everyone due to their somewhat experimental nature is: The Psalters. They have two albums that are available online (mp3 format) through Potter Street Records (iirc) for whatever price you wish to pay. I paid nothing, got them, checked them out, liked them enough I then donated 10$ a piece straight to the artists for the records. They are very good. The music is somewhat chaotic and seems to be using a good number of ancient instruments which makes me think of some of the very early music from both the Christians and the Jews. I highly recommend checking them out (especially since free isn't too much to risk ) My favorite album of them was Divine Liturgy for the Wretched. (or something along those lines)

http://theblahblah.wordpress.com/200...sh-folk-style/

http://www.thefreechristianmusicblog.../the-psalters/

Mat Kearney, he just came out with a new one a few wks ago.