500 Albums That Christian Young Adults (18-35) Should Hear (Part V)
I was that loner kid who read comics when everyone else was playing, listened to the B-sides and watched old movies ... Now I write about it
Have I even listened to 500 albums in my life time? At least.
And it never ceases to amaze me how each album can make you feel different things. How certain songs are like different colors of the rainbow; able to incite different moods, vibes, etc.
Listed below are a hundred of the 500 albums that I believe that Christian (and non Christian) young adults should hear.
Dicky Ochoa - Dicky Ochoa (2000)
100 - 91
100. Dicky Ochoa - Dicky Ochoa
99. By Surprise - Joy Williams
98. Heavenly Place - Jaci Velasquez
97. To Hell With The Devil - Stryper
96. Forever Friends - Jon Gibson
95. The Passion of Christ Songs - Various Artists
94. Mix This: Extreme Music
93. Violent Playgrounds - Preachas
92. Listen Closely - Ayeesha
91. Blur - Rachel Lampa
Lisa McClendon - "Grace Grace Grace"
90 - 81
90. A Evening In December - First Call
89. Christology In Laymen's Terms - The Ambassador
88. More Life - Newsong
87. Microphone Theology - Various Artists
86. Rugged Witness - Barry G
85. Portrait - Richard Smallwood Singers
84. My King - Raving Loonaticks
83. Heard A Word - Michelle Williams
82. Surrender - Debra Killings
81. Soul Music - Lisa McClendon
Chicago Mass Choir featuring Phillip Sneed - "He That Believeth"
80 - 71
80. Spirit Of The Century - The Blind Boys Of Alabama
79. I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - The Fairfield Four
78. Personal Inspirations - Stephanie Mills
77. Love Forever Shines - Regina Belle
76. Try Me Again - Kim Burrell
75.My Faith - Thomas Whitfield
74. I'll Be With You - Daryl Coley
73. The Promise - RIcky Dillard
72. King Of Glory - James Hall
71. He That Believeth - Chicago Mass Choir
Newsboys - "Not Ashamed"
Michelle Williams
Courtesy of NBC Universal
70 - 61
70. Out Of The Grey - Out Of The Grey
69. Listen - Cindy Morgan
68. Kansas - Jennifer Knapp
67. Don't Wait For the Movie - Whiteheart
66. Going Public - Newsboys
65. Factors Of The Seven - GRITS
64. Journey To Freedom - Michelle Williams
63. Play Me In Your Key - Ben Tankard
62. Love Is Reality - Al Green
61. Everyday Man - Gary Chapman
Issac Freeman & The Bluebloods - "Beautiful Stars"
60 - 51
60. Issac Freeman & The Bluebloods - Beautiful Stars
59. Sister Act II Original Soundtrack - Various Artists
58. Maranatha Worship Songs Of The 70s
57. Lift Him Up - Ron Kenoly
56. Revival In The Land - Carman
55. Wild Blue Yonder - Wild Blue Yonder
54. Letting Go - The Darins
53. The Light Years: Andrae Crouch - Andrae Crouch
52. The Light Years: Allies - Allies
51. The Light Years - Bryan Duncan
Cleophus Robinson - "Sweet Home"
50 - 41
50. The Light Years: Resurrection Band - Resurrection Band
49. The Soul Stirrers featuring R.H. Harris - The Soul Stirrers
48. Live & Up Close - BeBe Winans
47. Humility - Mr. Real
46. All My Best To You - Tramaine Hawkins
45. In My Home Over There - Mahaila Jackson
44. I Must Tell Jesus - Tessie Hill
43. He's Still Good - Milton Brunson
42. Sit At His Feet & Be Blessed - Milton Brunson
41. I Shall Know Him - Cleophus Robinson
V. Rose - "Love Pursuit"
40 - 31
40. Somebody Bigger Than You & I - Clara Ward
39. Headline News - Inez Andrews
38. God Is Real - Little Richard
37. Through The Years: A Collection Of Songs From Great Gospel Choirs
36. I'd Rather Have Jesus - Dallas Fort Worth Mass Choir
35. Another Chance - Dallas Fort Worth Mass Choir
34. Remember - Crystal Lewis
33. Gospel's Greatest Hits - Various Artists
32. Hits - Apologetix
31. V Rose - V Rose
Dr. Onionskin - "Shady Day"
Commissioned
Courtesy of Verity Records
30 - 21
30. Heroes For Sale - Andy Mineo
29. Split Pea Soup - Dr. Onionskin
28. H.E.R. Project - Various Artists
27. Operation K.A.P - C.R.O.W.
26. Gang Affiliated - Gospel Gangstas
25. Nine - The New Breed
24. Gospel Housing Authority - Gospel Housing Authority
23. Over & Over - Margaret Bell
22. Love Sweet Love - Tim Bowman
21. Time & Seasons - Commissioned
Glenn Kaiser Band - "Winter Sun"
20 - 11
20. God's Makin The Makin' It Happen - Transformation Crusade
19.Standing In The Safety Zone - Fairfield Four
18. Fashion Expo: Round 1, True Hip Hop - Sackcloth Fashion
17. Hell? No! - I.D.O.L. King
16. Take My Hand: Music For Weddings * Various Artists (Alliant Music Group/Compendia, 2003) Featured Artists: Wendy Moten/ Desmond Pringle/ Daryl Coley/ Da'dra Crawford Greathouse
I don't know what the best part of this project is --the idea or the actual project. Love songs for Christians is a cool concept in and of itself (just ask Jon Gibson, Tim Miner, BeBe Winans, Marcus Cole and Bishop T.D. Jakes). But what makes this project special is that you get the vocals on one disc and then the instrumentals on the second disc. Plus,you get the Wedding March Processional and Recessional. So a bride without musician contacts, can have a great DJ to set the tone for the wedding. Classic.
Picks: Always/ Only You/ Everything About This Love
15. Reflections, Vol 3 -Guitar Instrumental Hymns * Featuring Jonathon DuBose Jr. (Alliant/Light, 2003)
First of all, let's call this series of Cds what they are --Jazz. In fact, with all of the instrumental projects coming out in the industry, "Gospel Jazz" is a bigger format than folks give it credit for being.
Once we get that decided, realize that JD throws down guitar licks with the best of them. He really represents on this set of familiar hymns, including tunes by Andrae Crouch and James Moore. With no intrusive vocals to spoil the mood, this is excellent, but way too short.
Picks: His Eye Is On The Sparrow/ Joy/ Blessed Assurance/ Amazing Grace/ Come To Jesus
For fans of: Anthony Lockett/ Tim Bowman/ Earl Klugh
14. Ripley County Blues - Glenn Kaiser Band
13. Glenn Kaiser Band * Winter Sun (Grrr, 2000)
Make no mistake. This is Blues music. But it is Blues with hopeful lyrics, as well as screaming guitars. Sort of like the soundtrack to a gritty action movie like PATRICK SWAYZE's "Roadhouse". And it's really great to ride to. Check it out.
Picks: My Backyard/ Winter Sun/ Northbound
For fans of: Allies/ JEFF HEALY BAND/ STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
12. DJ Maestro 1 * Funke' Sermons: Vol.1/ Funke Sermons 2: The New Beginning/ Gospel Slow Jamz 3 ---email: DJ_Maestro1@ hotmail.com--
Where D.J. Maestro differs from the music of other Dance music artists is tha the makes the sampled minister on his tracks shine moreso than the thumpin' beat of the music. Which is ironic, considering that Maestro uses familiar tracks by popular Mainstream artists as his musical backdrop. Ministers like Rev. Paul Jones, Bishop & Lady Norfleet, Donnie McClurkin, Juanita Bynum and TD Jakes exhort over slammin' instrumentals of cuts by BRANDY, BUSTA RHYMES, INDIA ARIE and others.
With the slow jam series, he simply mixes some of the best Gospel slow jams and sets a delightful mood. Basically, these are great starter kits for anyone trying to start a Gospel music collection. This is a brother with the Gospel music fans' heart in mind. Check out his site and be a blessing to his ministry that stretches to India and Paris.
For fans of: Raving Loonaticks/ Scott Blackwell/ Scripture Beats
11. A Steve Taylor Tribute: I Predict A Clone - Various Artists
Witness - "It's Raining In My Life Again"
10 - 1
10. Special Love - Deneice Williams
9. Gospel Pioneer Reunion Live - Various Artists
8. Up On It - YWFC
7. Shades Of Blue - Shades Of Blue
6. The Voice - Mavis Staples
5. Soulmuzick Presents: Street Gospel Volume 1 - Various Artists
4. Giant Hits - David & The Giants
3. Our Hymns - Various Artists
2. Our Family - Various Artists
1. It's Raining In My Life Again - WItness
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© 2020 LaZeric Freeman
