Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Chalk, Britt Mooney
The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!
On this album, we discuss one of the greatest one hit wonders of Christian rock history, Rage of Angels. This Conneticut-based band sounded like they were straight off the Sunset Strip, but it quickly fell apart when mainstream band Steelheart poached a couple members.
PFR kickstarter: http://kck.st/3TgDLH1
David & the Giants: https://spoti.fi/403p2mG
Pyn Siren (Dan's post-ROA band): https://youtu.be/kYaNd5E9gPE?si=sF7E5WoJ2BgmZUOG
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On this "very special" episode of Christian Geeks Rockcast, we dive into 10 songs that tackle the tough issues of the day--abortion, drunk driving, suicide and more. We hear tunes from Petra, Crumbacher, Barren Cross, Bloodgood, Holy Soldier, AD and more.
Lost Dogs Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3YkEPNb
Prayer Chain Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3GDCDKv
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With episode 77, we had to revisit the 77s, and what better album to review than the self-titled 1987 Seventy Sevens. So many 7s! This album, also known as the Island record, was supposed to catapult the band to stardom, but a little band called U2 had other plans.
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With the Newsboys in the news lately (no pun intented), we thought we would go back and cover their 1988 debut album with Refuge Records, Read All About It. For this release, they were a young Australian band with completely different members and sound than the one today.
Ric Cua 40th: http://rickcua.com/index.php/store/
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Back to the metal on episode 75 with thrash metal masters Deliverance with their first, self-titled album from Intense Records (1989). Enjoy the news, rants, and the review of this amazing album.
Swirling Eddies/Adam Again: https://bit.ly/4aPzDWy
Jyro LaVilla/La Monde Bear: https://beacons.ai/jlvmzk
Aunt Bettys: http://kck.st/4h8S2jt
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We kick off 2025 with a breakdown of the classic 1986 album from the Altar Boys, Gut Level Music. One of the first albums released on Frontline Records, it marked a big step forward in sound and maturity for the legendary SoCal band.
Petra concert review:
links: https://www.soundlinkmagazine.com/best-for-last-tour-with-kimber-jake-rager-petra/
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On our final episode of a great 2024, Steve and Britt discuss the third album from the lengendary band Adam Again, Homeboys. Often overshadowed by their genius next album, Dig, 1990's Homeboys proves to still be an incredible listen even after almost 35 years.
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On episode 72, Steve and Britt break down Shout's debut album, "It Won't Be Long." Ken Tamplin, from the band Joshua, and Idle Cure's Chuck King got together and wrote some great tunes, and they recorded and released them on Frontline records in 1988. We also talk about a lot of news and generally have a great time!
Lee Baker "Stone Tiger": https://www.leetbaker.com/
The Choir "Translucent": https://shop-thechoir.myshopify.com/
Liason merch/music: https://liaisonmusiconline.com/
Terry Scott Taylor: https://terryscotttaylor.bandcamp.com/
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For this episode, we finally get to Steve's favorite album of all time, the 77s "Sticks and Stones." This album of demos and that didn't make it for one reason or another turned into an amazing collection of material from arguably one of the best rock bands of all time. Enjoy!
77s album kickstarter: http://kck.st/402Wjiy
Barren Cross vinyl: https://bit.ly/40qHmag
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We are back after a few weeks off to discuss the incredible debut from PFR, "Pray for Rain." (originally a self-titled album before band name change) We realize that going from Tourniquet to PFR might seem strange, but it's what makes us the GEEKS we are.
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On this episode, we finally get to Tourniquet's 1990 debut album, Stop the Bleeding. Featuring Ted Kirkpatrick (drums), Gary Lenaire (guitar), and Guy Ritter (vocals), this release continued Intense Records' insane string of amazing, groundbreaking Christian metal bands.
Russ Taff Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3M0g56
Galactic Cowboys Kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl
Harpazo: https://harpazomusic.com/
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Britt and Steve take some time in this episode to chat with multi-instrumentalist, podcaster, and artist Monty Colvin, best known as the bassist for Galactic Cowboys. We discuss everything from his beginning as a bassist for Morgan Cryar all the way up to the kickstarter for a brand new GC album.
GC album kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl
Monty's art/CDs: https://www.montycolvinart.com/
Monty's rockcast: https://montysrockcast.com/
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Sixpence None the Richer formed in Texas in 1993 and released their first full-length album on REX music in 1994, "The Fatherless and the Widow." In this episode we discuss this amazing debut that brought a unique sound to Christian alt rock and set them up for stratospheric success a few years later with the song "Kiss Me."
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As a follow up to our interview with Ronny Cates in Ep 65, we break down Petra's first album with Ronny, 1988's On Fire! This album contiues the band's move into arena rock that began with "This Means War" and their production relationship with John and Dino Elefante. This era of Petra was their most commercially successful.
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For this episode, we sat down with the former bassist for Petra, Ronny Cates. His first album with Petra was 1988's "On Fire!" and he continued with them until "No Doubt" in 1995. Ronny talks about his beginnings with the band, what it was like in studio with the Elefantes, and lots more. Fantastic conversation with a great guy.
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On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009.
Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr8/x#/
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In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green.
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On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter. http://kck.st/3uSEHJb
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Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him.
Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.facebook.com/events/766659075114897
This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil.
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Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song.
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Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders
Mylon Lefevre preorders: https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders
The River Cryers: https://spoti.fi/3HWUUzU
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In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing thirty years later!
Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/47B3Sx9
The Call kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4aW8ErU
Michael Knott bandcamp: https://knott.bandcamp.com/
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Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song.
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Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John Semby came together to craft a vision for the upcoming documentary: Us Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion.
Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb
Todd's Website: https://www.toddazeller.com/
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Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia, X-Sinner, and others for an amazing debut.
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Christian rock and metal are not without their share of creepy songs, generally dealing with the end times, the occult, the anitchrist, or encounters with Satan/demons. Steve and Britt pull together 10 of the top songs and discuss what makes them so eerie.
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LS Underground: https://bit.ly/findingangel
Steve Scott: https://bit.ly/7foldsecret
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Steve and Britt finally add Bride to the mix, discussing their fourth album and the first with Star Song. This album marked a change in direction for the band to more of a bluesy rock and hard rock different from the heavier metal of their previous albums.
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Britt's Stryper Article: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/stryper-christian-music.html
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Released in 1988, Mad at the World's sophomore album ventured into more aggressive rock than their debut but was still heavily influenced by European Techno. Steve and Britt break down this Frontline Classic.
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In this special episode, Steve pays tribute to Mylon LeFevre, who passed away Sept. 8, 2023.
On this episode, we break down 1985's Please Stand By from Vector, an electronic pop masterpiece produced by Chuck Wild of Missing Persons. Steve and Britt are joined by Tom Perrault, a Christian radio veteran and and fellow Christian rock geek.
The Call news:
No Spotify playlist-Vector not available on digital
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In 1990, Myrrh Records released their first metal album in the form of Holy Soldier's debut self-titled album. Steve and Britt break down this late-to-the-party hair metal gem in this episode.
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The Choir CTK: https://bit.ly/3E6LZu5
Rick Elias: https://rickelias.bigcartel.com/
Mike Knott: https://bit.ly/3s3QbrC
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We celebrate 50 episodes by discussing some of the best Christian Rock songs of the classic era. We each choose 5 PERFECT rock songs and discuss on this special episode.
Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/44s3VKX
Us Kids donation: https://gofund.me/bfea8e85
Britt's new book! https://a.co/d/0aClPDm
Deny the Fallen: https://spoti.fi/3XUBAdV
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In this episode we cover the 1993 debut album Southpaw from SoCal's Precious Death.
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The legendary Rez Band is the focus of this episode as we go over the 1985 album Between Heaven & Hell.
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Randy Rose: https://bit.ly/3q9xamL
Burlap to Cashmere: https://bit.ly/3MuBunY
Us Kids Doc: https://bit.ly/3oqHE0y
Circle of Dust: https://bit.ly/438rOqr
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King's X has been cited as major influences for many of the world's most popular rock, metal, and grunge bands, but the power progressive 3 piece never seemed to make it big. On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the first full King's X album from 35 years ago in 1988, Out of the Silent Planet.
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Sneak Preview live on YT: https://youtu.be/U80mmvN9VrU
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This episode the guys take a dive into the origins of industrial music with Mortal's classic sophomore album, Fathom from 1993.
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Mortal Fathom on Vinyl: https://bit.ly/3o6Bou7
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This episode, Joel Walker of Imaginary Music podcast joins Steve and Britt to discuss the first full length album by Stryper, the legendary Soldiers Under Command.
Imaginary Music Pod: https://fb.com/groups/509638263734493/
Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/3Kc52qD
Christian Alternative Documentary: https://gofund.me/6f6984be
Petra 50th: http://bit.ly/3K8n7ET
Christian Geeks interview in DTL: http://bit.ly/3Gi7fhZ
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In this new episode, Steve and Britt discuss 1989's "In Your Face" from Shout, the more musically aggressive follow up to their debut, "It Won't be Long."
Spotify playlist: http://bit.ly/3mmXwjf
Mike Knott "Strip Cycle": https://a.co/d/4LXrVcJ
Christian Alt Music doc: https://gofund.me/6f6984be
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This episode finds us exploring the 1993 self-titled debut gothic metal masterpiece from Savior Machine. Eric Clayton and company craft a Revelation-themed album that pushed boundaries for Christian music.
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Eric Clayton: https://www.ericclaytonandthenine.com/
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We are getting into the Christmas spirit on this episode of the rockcast. We each discuss our top 3 favorite Christmas albums, regardless of the time frame or genre. Thanks for a great 2022 and Merry Christmas!
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The Violet Burning was part of the early evolution of worship albums, having been spawned out of Vineyard Church. Steve and Britt break down their 1992 sophomore album, Strength, on this episode of the rockcast.
Violet Burning:https://www.thevioletburning.com/
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Jesus Revolution Movie: https://jesusrevolution.movie/
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1990's Fire & Love brought Guardian a new singer, drummer, record label, and producers. Steve and Britt go in depth with this classic album of bluesy arena rock.
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Probably the most critically acclaimed Christian Rock album of all time, WhiteHeart's 1989 Freedom is an amazing display of songwriting and musicianship. Steve and Britt basically fanboy over this album in this episode.
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1987's Shaded Pain by LSU was groundbreaking in the sense that it was a real, often painful picture of the Christian life and one of the first, if not THE first, Christian Goth releases. The guys break this classic down in the latest episode.
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Steve and Britt catch up with the guitarist for One Bad Pig, Paul Q-Pek. He talks about how the band got its name, how they got signed, and what it was like to rock with Johnny Cash. He also talks about his solo career and what he's up to these days.
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The guys discuss the debut album from One Bad Pig, "Smash". It's heavy, sometimes irreverent, sometimes silly, but there's a depth to the content that's hard to ignore.
Sony Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3pZHk5Z
Rob Goreaib: https://bit.ly/RobGoraieb-Go
https://astronautpushers.bandcamp.com/
Kerry Livgren: https://kerrylivgren.bandcamp.com/album/q-a-r
Les Carlsen: https://bit.ly/3R9PpkC
Kings X New Album: https://www.kingsxrocks.com/
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In this special episode, Steve and Britt remember the legacy of Ted Kirkpatrick, drummer and a founding member of the ground breaking Christian metal band, Tourniquet.
Donate to the Kirkpatrick family to help with medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ted-kirkpatrick
The guys take a dive into The Choir's 1990 classic Myrrh/Epic album, Circle Slide.
Choir Merch: https://shop.thechoir.net/Default.asp
Choir Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechoir
Choir Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3JCTb2G
Daniel Band On Rock Concert: https://bit.ly/DanielBand40th
Kalamity Kills: https://apple.co/3JBnOps
LSU Preorder: https://bit.ly/3p2Bu3b
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Steve and Britt pay tribute to Michael Bloodgood, one of the legends and pioneers of Christian rock and metal. Michael passed away last week due to complications from a stroke he suffered in February.
Donations to help Bloodgood family with medical bills: https://givesendgo.com/MichaelPBloodgood
Les Carlsen new music: https://lescarlsen.hearnow.com/
Preorder Trenches of Rock iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/trenches-of-rock/id1622933859
Purchase Trenches of Rock BluRay: https://trenchesofrockfilm.com/purchase/
Steve and Britt catch up with Rey Parra (vocalist for Sacred Warrior, Worldview, Deny the Fallen). They discuss the origins of Sacred Warrior, their conversions, and current projects he's working on. Jeff Rankin, guitarist with DTF, joins the conversation and shares some great stories.
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The third full-length release from Sacred Warrior is the subject of this week's episode of the Rockcast. Steve and Britt talk about Wicked Generation, an album of epic music that hits on some intense subject matter.
Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/39MJMIF
Altar Billies "All In": https://thealtarbillies.hearnow.com/all-in
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Steve and Britt discuss The Prayer Chain's masterpiece SHAWL on this episode. Is this the greatest Christian grunge album ever released?
Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3PVEbjp
TPC Bandcamp: https://theprayerchain.bandcamp.com/
Immortal Christian Rock Festival: https://www.bmieventcenter.com/christian-rock-festival/
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Steve and Britt sit down with Ray Parris and Jim Laverde of Barren Cross to share stories of the band's beginnings, get some trivia, and talk about what's coming up for Barren Cross in the future.
Immortal Christian Rock Festival (info & tix): https://www.bmieventcenter.com/christian-rock-festival/
Barren Cross: http://barrencross.com/
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In this episode, Britt and Steve discuss the classic second full-length album from Bloodgood - Detonation!
Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3P1dsBs
Michael Bloodgood donate: https://givesendgo.com/MichaelPBloodgood
John Elefante new album: https://johnelefante.com
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In this latest episode, Steven and Britt focus on the groundbreaking 1990 release from Southern California's Undercover, Balance of Power.
Balance of Power remastered: https://bit.ly/undercoverBOP
Mark Heard "Dry Bones Dance" campaign (closed): https://bit.ly/MarkHeardDBD
XL & DBD vinyl: https://bit.ly/XLDBDvinyl
CGCR links:
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Steve and Britt discuss what is widely considered one of the best Christian metal albums of all time - Atomic Arena by Barren Cross.
Spotify Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3qEvAXb
Michael Bloodgood donate: https://givesendgo.com/MichaelPBloodgood
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Steve and Britt discuss the quirky 1987 release from Daniel Amos - Darn Floor Big Bite. This album is a deep dive into how we comprehend and relate to our Creator.
Spotify Ep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3HLvB1d
Michael Bloodgood donations: https://givesendgo.com/MichaelPBloodgood
Darn Floor Bonus content: https://bit.ly/3MktaGB
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Todd "XL" Stevens is our special guest. In this fun conversation, he gives insight on the origins of his musical style, his disappearance from the industry, and his recent and upcoming projects.
Spotify Ep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3JiuKq6
XL DBD FB: https://bit.ly/3GHQPN6
XL Innovation: https://bit.ly/34JgrvX
Reconciled (XL & Dale Thompson): https://bit.ly/3GqzJ6W
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In this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the groundbreaking '93 rapcore release "Sodom and America" by XL & Death Before Dishonor.
Spotify Ep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3L8o7IE
Wow Boomers: https://spoti.fi/3AXC1Zn
Rick Cua Remasters: https://bit.ly/3LaIVzi
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Steve and Britt start off 2022 with a breakdown of the Jesus Music Documentary. It's arguably the most in-depth cinematic look at Christian music, but is it enough?
Jesus Music official playlist: https://spoti.fi/3K7IFjV
CGCR episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/3KiOlrF
The Reconciled Tease: https://bit.ly/3GqzJ6W
Flood: www.FloodOfficial.com
Sacred Warrior/Wicked Generation: https://bit.ly/3niSORe
Sacred Warrior/Rebellion: https://bit.ly/3qmwGqP
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On this year-end spectacular, Steve and Britt discuss the 1991 Pakadern release "Rock Power Praise Vol II Christmas Hymns" produced by John and Dino Elefante.
77s "Hymnshow": https://bit.ly/3JhE7a6
Joey Trammell GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/9ac15758
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Adam Again's fourth album is arguably their best and possibly one of the best albums ever recorded. Steve and Britt talk about Adam Again and what made this band and album so special.
Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3lTJO4
Buy "Dig": https://bit.ly/3EOmLiE
Gene Eugene Interview: https://bit.ly/3rYVV3J
Riki Michelle interview: https://bit.ly/3pJAm4C
Contribute/purchase "At the Foot of the Cross": https://bit.ly/3rSWNH6
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In this episode, Steve and Britt sit down with three of the principle actors from Electric Jesus (Shannon Hutchinson, Wyatt Lenhart, and Andrew Eackle) and writer/director Chris White to discuss the making of the film.
See Electric Jesus: https://geni.us/ElectricJesus
Listen to EJ: https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus
Website: www.ElectricJesusFilm.com
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In episode 20, Steve and Britt discuss one of the seminal releases in the history of Christian rock, Stryper's 1986 classic "To Hell with the Devil."
Spotify episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/3DmTPxi
Stryper's documentary Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3omIRBU
XL's innovation: https://spoti.fi/3HeivL1
Electric Jesus: https://amzn.to/3naxJbT
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Often overlooked in the world of Christian melodic metal, Fear Not's Elefante-produced debut '93 album is a hidden gem released right at the end of the hair metal era. Join Steve and Britt as they discuss this ablum!
Spotify Ep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3pGMyEW
Kerry Livgren's Cantata: https://bit.ly/numavox
Terry Scott Taylor: https://bit.ly/tst-mystery
Bloodgood/Whitecross Virtual Concert: https://fb.me/e/2ZPHL17bJ
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One of the only supergroups in Christian Rock, The Lost Dogs were Mike Roe, Gene Eugene, Terry Taylor, and Derri Dougherty. Steve and Britt discuss their 2nd album, 1993's Little Red Riding Hood.
Spotify Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3lagDtA
LRRH Vinyl: https://thelostdogs.bandcamp.com
Petra CDs: https://girdermusic.com/
Britt's Frank Peretti Interview: https://brewandink.libsyn.com/interbrews-43-frank-peretti
The Jesus Music Movie: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/the-jesus-music
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In this episode, Steve and Britt catch up with Jerry Davison, singer (and once drummer) of Jacob's Trouble all the way from his home in Jinja, Uganda. We discuss the early days of JT all the way up to his current work with Amazima school in Africa.
Jerry Davison Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3u66AZG
Amazima Ministries: https://amazima.org/
Jacob's Trouble FB: https://fb.com/jacobstroubleATL
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Jacob Trouble's debut album was a breath of fresh air to Christian music in the late 80s, proudly wearing their 60s influence on their sleeve. Listen as we break down this amazing album from 1989, "Door Into Summer."
Links:
Link to Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/399wdPj
Randy Stonehill tribute: https://bit.ly/3hvo1xv
Jeff Elbel & Ping: https://bit.ly/3nxkcM2
Fourth Wave: https://bit.ly/3Ab5P3o
Robert Vaughn: https://bit.ly/3k6SxQ5
Leviticus/King's X: https://limitedrunmusic.com/
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Episode 15 has Steve and Britt discussing Canada's Angelica and their 1990 sophomore album "Walkin' in Faith".
Angelica Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2WxnCCX
DeGarmo & Key (and others) reissue preorder vinyl: https://limitedrunvinyl.com/
CD: https://limitedrunmusic.com/
Lanny Cordola's Afghanistan Outreach: https://miraculouslovekids.org/
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Episode 14 brings us Russ Taff's classic self-titled album from 1987. The musicians on the album are a who's who of 80s session studio players, and combined with Russ's amazing vocals, this album was a highlight of the 80s.
Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3ADEO8S
Tix for Electric Jesus Screening: https://bit.ly/3xtsvKg
(Follow directions to purchase "Single Block Ticket" ONLY for $10)
Meetup Location: https://www.rookerymacon.com/
More Electric Jesus info: https://2021maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/kBpZ/narrative-feature-electric-jesus
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To buy tickets to the screening: https://bit.ly/3xtsvKg
Follow directions to "Single Block Ticket" at $10. Be sure to deselect "All Access Pass" because it defaults to two of those at $65 each.
Meetup Location: https://www.rookerymacon.com/
More info about the screening: https://2021maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/kBpZ/narrative-feature-electric-jesus
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If you could build the perfect rock band out of parts of other bands, what would it look like? In this episode, Steven and Britt tackle that challenge and put together their perfect (and purely subjective) supergroups from the musicians of the 80s.
Supergroups Spotify playlist:https://spoti.fi/3zHzAZ6
Legacy: CCM's greatest albums blog: https://legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com/
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Steve and Britt are back at it, this time discussing Degarmo & Key's 8th studio album D&K (1987). This album was special not only because of the amazing music but because of the "Buy 1, get 2" deal so we could give one away to others as a ministry.
Spotify D&K playlist: https://spoti.fi/3hxICBH
Vector "Vital" Preorder: https://bit.ly/2U6uSF9
Electric Jesus distribution news: https://bit.ly/3kciazp
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On this episode, Steve and Britt talk about the classic Petra album This Means War from 1987. This was John Schlitt's second album with the band as the lead singer, and it saw the band come together with their hugely popular arena rock sound for the 80s. Check out our discussion of this immensely popular record!
Episode 11 playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iLEHSI
Petra Re-issue pre-orders: https://bit.ly/2SCyEFA
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Steve & Britt discuss what makes a good power ballad and then each share their top 5 Classic Christian Rock Power Ballads from '85-'91.
Spotify Ep Power Ballad Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3gciCdq
Girder: https://girdermusic.com/
Prone to Hyperbole: (Doesn't exist)
Stephen Patrick Country mini movie: https://youtu.be/sTlV65l7s1Q
Jamie Rowe Country Rock: https://youtu.be/zXSYytgqfdQ
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Steve and Britt chat with Chris White, writer/director/producer of Electric Jesus, the new film that follows a young Christian metal band in the 80s as they struggle to balance fame and serving Jesus.
Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3emHoI3
Electric Jesus website: https://electricjesusfilm.com/
Electric Jesus Soundtrack: https://bit.ly/3xINZEa
"Favorite Bands" Tshirt! : https://bit.ly/3eVQBpH
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In this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the debut album from Idle Cure in 1986 on Frontline Records. And Steve struggles with his Zoom connection.
Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3sFSFHc
Albums:
Bloodgood "Metal Missionaries": https://bit.ly/3x6a7YZ
Crystal City Rockers: https://bit.ly/3ejLfEn
Trytan "Blood of Kings": https://bit.ly/32EtD0p
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Steve and Britt chat with Alan Aguirre of Scaterd Few (and more), an amazing conversation covering his time growing up on the streets of Hollywood to what he's doing now and possible new music on the horizon.
Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/39UtA4D
Alan's books:
Feasts Unlocked: https://bit.ly/31Y0WeI
Exodus to Ingathering Devotional: https://bit.ly/3t5b2WV
Exodus to Ingathering Field Manual: https://bit.ly/2PPd2o2
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Steve and Britt discuss the 1987 debut album from Whitecross!
Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3cmmmrM Living Sacrifice: https://bit.ly/2NSY13D
Living Sacrifice: https://bit.ly/2NSY13D
Mark Heard: https://igg.me/at/drybonesdance/x/19370871#/
Tim Miner: https://spoti.fi/3lYkw3F
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Mike Stand joins Steve and Britt on the podcast to discuss the beginnings of the Altar Boys, current projects, and everything in between. Enjoy!
Ep Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JDigiTOiKJz8G5dBRtP3C?si=03c729970fff4971
Altar Boys album No Substitutes: https://thealtarboys.bandcamp.com/album/no-substitute
Altar Billies FB: https://www.facebook.com/altarbillies/
Altar Billies covering Altar Boys: https://youtu.be/A9N4SXw3qcI
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Episode 3 finds Britt and Steve taking on the self-titled 77s album that will always be Pray Naked.
Spotify playlist
Video vocal recording for "Look"
Rez Band re-releases:
Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore
Colours
DMZ
Bride re-releases news
Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast social media:
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On this episode, Steven and Britt dive into the fourth album by the Altar Boys, AGAINST THE GRAIN, released in 1987 on Frontline Records.
Episode Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67lWtewSvOcEygcsc1EbWK?si=edqO-wRoQuOTBow4XC7JnA
Altar Boys 1991/2018 album No Substitutes: https://thealtarboys.bandcamp.com/album/no-substitute
God's Not Dead and Neither are We by Jerry Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078368686/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GXBCDA5V7S60PD39FSSA
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You're never too old to rock! Christian music has a great music history, yet we don't talk about it enough. Steve and Britt talk about their participation in the "golden era" of Christian music. Then they choose and discuss their top 3 favorite Christian albums. Check it out!
Episode Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nLTXMmmvZnTpuJ4Fe5NDl?si=zbXwcaCCRE-QX21j3gtd2g
God's Not Dead and Neither are We by Jerry Wilson:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078368686/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GXBCDA5V7S60PD39FSSA
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