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- Evie Synger (1972)
Evie Synger (translated as Evie Sings) is second studio and first Norwegian language album by Christian singer Evie. It was released on the Norwegian label Klango in 1972. Evie Synger was an essential part of her early career development. Because she was born to Norwegian immigrants in the United States, she spent summers visiting her family’s homeland in Norway. During these trips, her singing voice caught the attention of Scandinavian Christian music producers, sparking a series of successful localized releases. The album features some familiar songs like "Put You Hand in the Hand of the Man" (sung in English) and some Norwegian-sung tracks like the George Beverly Shea hymn "Jeg Vil Heller Ha Jesus" ("I'd Rather Have Jesus"), plus songs by Bill Gaither, Edwin Hawkings and Dottie Rambo. Evie Synger was produced by Kjell Hansen. Track listing 1. Put You Hand in the Hand of the Man (Gene McClelland) -2:54 2. På Golgata (At Calvary) (traditional) -3:43 3. Jeg Vil Heller Ha Jesus (I'd Rather Have Jesus) (George Beverly Shea) -3:17 4. My Lord is Coming Back (Edwin Hawkins) -4:24 5. Elsker Ham (Love Him So) (J.D. Sumner) -2:47 6. He Never Changes (Neil Enloe) -2:28 7. Si, Har Jeg Reddet Noen Sjel Fra Døden (Have I Done My Best for Jesus?) (words by Edwin Young, music by Harry E. Storrs) -4:21 8. Something Worth Living For (Bill Gaither, William Dale Oldham) -2:22 9. Vend Deg Til Jesus (Give Yourself to Jesus) (Ralph Carmichael) -4:13 10. I'm Sheltered in the Arms of God (Dottie Rambo, Jimmie Davis) -3:28 11. Kongen Kommer (The King is Coming) (Bill and Gloria Gaither, Charles Milhuff) -4:23 Previous release: Evie Sings Gospel (1971) Next release: Everything is Beautiful (1972)
- The Me That Remains (2026)
The Me That Remains is the 20th studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Amy Grant. It was released by Amy Grant Productions with distribution and marketing by Thirty Tigers on May 8, 2026. It is the first album by Grant to be released independently without a co-distributor for the Christian music market. Grant returns with her first new non-holiday album in over 13 years. Between her last release How Mercy Looks from Here and this album, Grant has kept herself busy focusing on her reissues of older titles from her catalog of the 1990s and releasing them as expanded anniversary editions (Heart in Motion, House of Love and Behind the Eyes) and going on the road and touring with her band performing her hits. Grant has also released some non-album digital tracks including a cover of Jackie DeShannon's 1969 hit "Put a Little Love in Your Heart " in 2022 and two songs in 2023: "Trees We'll Never See" and "What You Heard." In her personal life, Grant had an open-heart surgery to repair partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR), a congenital heart condition in June 2020. Two years later in July 2022, Grant was hospitalized in Nashville following a bicycle accident and, on doctors' advice, postponed several concert dates while she recovered. After her recovery, Grant became the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in December 2022. She is the first contemporary Christian artist to do so. The Me That Remains begins a new chapter in Grant's life. Produced by Mac McAnally, this very personal album is a journey through themes of healing, human and spiritual connection, unity and hope. The album features collaborations with American recording artist Ruby Amanfu and Grant's husband Vince Gill, along with long-time co-writers and friends Michael W. Smith and Chris Eaton, along with McAnally, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Tom Douglas, Mike Reid and others. The Me That Remains opens with the track "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)," which Grant released on January 6, 2026 to precede the album. The song explores themes of hope, healing and unity by contrasting the idealistic spirit of Woodstock (Yasgur's Farm) with modern-day unrest, questioning if society has lost its way while encouraging finding common ground and personal agency in uncertain times. The title song, which she released on February 20, 2026 along with the album announcement and music video, is a reflection of Grant’s journey over the last few years, overcoming heart surgery and the bike accident that nearly took her life. Grant’s music always looks through a lens of hope and faith while probing the human condition with honest commentary, inviting a conversation. The album sounds and reads somewhat like a ‘life manual’ written from the perspective of an artist who has lived through it all, knows who she is as an artist and human, and as Grant has said, "I want to be present for whatever emerges in my time." Then on March 27, 2026, the next single and music video "How Do We Get There From Here" featuring Grant and Amanfu was released. The song was written by Grant and Amanfu as a response to the 2023 Covenant school shooting in Nashville. It was intentionally released on the third anniversary of the tragedy to reflect on collective healing, resilience, and the search for restoration in a divided world. The final track, "The Other Side of Goodbye," features Grant and her two grown daughters Corrina Gill and Sarah Cannon and centers on the loss of Grant’s mother, who passed away in 2011. The album cover is a mixed-media collage by artist Wayne Brezinka, featuring personal artifacts from Grant’s life, such as pieces of a treasured quilt, her childhood Bible, and seashells. Amazon released an exclusive CD edition of The Me That Remains with two extra bonus tracks that are not found on the retail vinyl, CD and digital editions: "Beautiful Lone Companion (Mandolin Choir Mix)" and "The 6th Of January (Yasgur's Farm) (Driving Home Mix)." The Me That Remains debuted and peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart for the week ending May 23, 2026. It did not chart on either the Billboard 200 or the Top Christian Albums charts. The album also charted in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number 12 on the U.K. Christian & Gospel Albums and at number 25 on the U.K. Americana Albums charts. On October 2, 2026, a digital deluxe edition of The Me That Remains was released. It contains bonus tracks such as a duet version of "Please Don't Make Me Beg" with co-writer Foreman and six other songs including four live tracks and the two mixes that were, at the time, only on the CD edition sold exclusively on Amazon. Track listing on the Deluxe Edition 1. The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm) (Sandy Lawrence) -4:11 2. How Do We Get There From Here (featuring Ruby Amanfu) (Amy Grant, Ruby Amanfu) -4:29 3. Please Don't Make Me Beg (Amy Grant, Jon Foreman) -4:36 4. The Saint (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith) -3:21 5. Beautiful Lone Companion (Amy Grant, Mike Reid) -4:45 6. The Me That Remains (Amy Grant, Mac McAnally) -3:46 7. 'Til We Get It Right (Amy Grant, Caroline Jones) -3:19 8. (Nothing Like A) Sunny Day (Mac McAnally) -3:34 9. Friend Like You (duet with Vince Gill) (Amy Grant, Chris Eaton) -4:00 10. The Other Side of Goodbye (featuring Sarah Cannon and Corinna Gill) (Amy Grant, Tom Douglas) -3:31 11. Please Don't Make Me Beg (featuring Jon Foreman) -4:38 12. The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm) (Driving Home Mix) -4:13 13. Beautiful Lone Companion (Mandolin Choir Mix) -4:46 14. The Saint (live) -3:30 15. The Me That Remains (live) -3:47 16. 'Til We Get It Right (live) -3:29 17. (Nothing Like A) Sunny Day (live) -3:40 Previous release: The Hits (2025) (digital compilation playlist) Watch the visual album featuring lyric and music videos: Watch the lyric video of "Please Don't Make Me Beg" featuring Jon Foreman here:
- Evie (1974)
Evie is the self-titled eight studio and fourth English language album by Christian singer Evie. It was released around May 1974 and it is her first album on Word Records and her American home label throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Evie recorded this album when she was 17 years old. Evie had already established herself as a teenage superstar in Scandinavia with her albums in Norway and Sweden. Recognizing her incredible success overseas and her unique ability to bridge traditional gospel with emerging contemporary pop styles, the Texas-based Word Records—which was the largest Christian record company in the world at the time—offered her a contract to officially introduce her to American audiences after releasing three English language albums on the Majestic Records label in the early 1970s. She managed her early career with the help of her parents, and her self-titled English debut album with Word Records became an instant bestseller, launching her into Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) superstardom in the United States. Some of the songs Evie sang in her Scandanavian recordings, she recorded them in English for this release such as Larry Norman's "Sweet, Sweet Song of Salvation" and Andraé Crouch's "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power." Evie was produced and arranged by Swedish musician Lennart Sjöholm. Composer and musician Kurt Kaiser wrote some nice words about Evie's official introduction to American audiences on the back album cover liner notes. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. My Tribute (Andraé Crouch) -3:48 2. Sweet, Sweet Song of Salvation (Larry Norman) -2:49 3. The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power (Andraé Crouch) -3:28 4. Movin' in the Spirit (Stormie Omartian, Ron Harris) - 2:59 5. Would You (Burly Red, Grace Hawthorn) -3:33 6. Praise the Lord, He Never Changes (Stormie Omartian, Ron Harris) -3:46 7. One More Day (Garland Craft) -3:16 8. Say "I Do" (Ray Hildebrand) -3:31 9. On the Wings of a Snow White Dove (Bob Ferguson) -2:47 10. I Surrender All/I Need Thee Every Hour (Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden/Robert Lowry, Annie Hawks; medley arranged by Lennart Sjöholm) -4:06 Previous release: Jag Kommer Till Dig (1973) (Swedish album) Next release: Jul Med Evie (1974) (Scandinavian Christmas album) Listen to the album playlist Evie on YouTube here:
- Jag Kommer Till Dig (1973)
Jag Kommer Till Dig (translated as I Come to You) is the seventh studio and second Swedish language album by Christian singer Evie. It was released on the Hemmets Härold Records label in 1973. Evie sings eight songs in Swedish including a vocal duet with musician Pelle Karlsson on the track "Vart Leder Vägen" ("Where Does the Road Lead?") (it is the first vocal collaboration between Evie and Karlsson) and three songs in English including Bill Gaither's "If It Keeps Getting Better and Better." The album was produced by Larseric Janson. Track listing 1. Det Största Att Leva För (The Greatest Thing to Live For) (Charlie Yandell, David Ingles; Swedish translation by Daga Janson) -2:59 2. Vart Leder Vägen (Where Does the Road Lead?) (vocal duet with Pelle Karlsson) (Pelle Karlsson) -3:10 3. Att Komma Hem (Coming Home) (Göte Strandsjö) -2:29 4. Som Fågelen (Like the Bird) (traditional; Swedish translation by Johan Olof Wallin) -3:10 5. Lyft Upp Din Blick (Lift Up Your Eyes) (Gordon Jensen; Swedish translation by Kjell Samuelsson and Rolf Samuelsson) -2:08 6. Jag Kommer Till Dig (I Come to You) (Erik W Olzon, Lennart Jernestrand) -3:17 7. A Brand New Life (Philip Armenia) -2:14 8. Vi Går Hand I Hand (We Walk Hand in Hand) (Ralph Carmichael; Swedish translation by Daga Janson) -4:21 9. I'm Never Going Back Again (Brandt Gillespie) -3:33 10. If It Keeps Getting Better and Better (Bill Gaither) -1:44 11. Den Helige Ande Är Här (The Holy Spirit is Here) (Brandt Gillespie; Swedish translation by Daga Janson) -6:53 Previous release: A Song For Everyone (1973) Next release: Evie (1974)
- Evie På Svenska (1972)
Evie På Svenska (translated as Evie in Swedish) is the fourth studio and first Swedish language album by Christian singer Evie. It was released on the Hemmets Härold Records label in 1972. It was Evie's first album to be sung in Swedish and was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden, as her previous Scandinavian releases were sung in Norwegian and recorded in Norway. The only two tracks Evie sing in English on this album are "I Know" and the Andraé Crouch cover "I Don't Know Why Jesus Loves Me," while on the rest of the album she's sing songs in Swedish like the hymn "Förunderlig Nåd" ("Amazing Grace"), "Han Frälste Mig" ("Love Lift Me") and even sings "Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me" in Swedish as "Tag Korset På." The album was produced by Larseric Janson and musician (and Evie's future husband) Pelle Karlsson. Track listing 1. Förunderlig Nåd (Amazing Grace) (John Newton) -4:21 2. Som hjorten efter vatten (As the Deer) (Emil Gustafson, Nils Jakobsson, Lennart Jernestrand) - 3. Tag Korset På (Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me) (Alfred Henry Ackley) -3:29 4. Ett Stilla Barnahjärta (A Quiet Child's Heart) (Emil Gustafson) -3:06 5. Ett Barn I Guds Famn (A Child in the Family of God) (Anders Frostenson, Lennart Jernestrand) -3:58 6. Skön Sång Om Frälsning (Sweet Song of Salvation) (Larry Norman; Swedish translation by Pelle Karlsson) -3:41 7. I Don't Know Why Jesus Loves Me (Andraé Crouch) -3:04 8. Låt Oss Be Och Sjunga (Let Us Pray and Sing) (Buddy Kaye, Ben Weisman; Swedish translation by Pelle Karlsson) -3:54 9. I Know (Morrey Burns, Erwin Thomas Rouse, Lois Mann, Laverne Tripp) -2:22 10. Han Frälste Mig (He Saved Me) (James Rowe, Otto Witt, Howard E. Smith) -5:38 Previous release: Everything is Beautiful (1972) Next release: Evie 2 (1973) (Norwegian album)
- Everything is Beautiful (1972)
Everything is Beautiful is the third studio and second English language album by Christian singer Evie. It was released in 1972 on the Norwegian label Joy Records. The other Norwegian label Klango also released the album. In the United States, it released through Majestic Records, but with a different album cover where the trees are in the background. The Norwegian album cover features Evie wearing a yellow shirt against a light blue background, which could represent the blue sky. Everything is Beautiful features the title song as the opening track. It is a Ray Stevens cover that he originally recorded and sung in 1970 and was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs include the Bill and Gloria Gaither classic "There's Something About That Name" as part of the "Jesus Medley" segment, Dottie Rambo's "If That Isn't Love" and the traditional standard "Wayfaring Stranger." The album was produced by Don Storms. Both the U.S. and Norway albums have the same track listing. Track listing 1. Everything is Beautiful (Ray Stevens) -4:03 2. Jesus Medley -3:26 There's Something About That Name (Bill & Gloria Gaither) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus (traditional) Jesus is the One (traditional) 3. I Don't Worry, I Can Pray (J.D. Sumner) -2:05 4. Jesus is the Only One (J.D. Sumner) -3:34 5. Wayfaring Stranger (traditional) -3:06 6. The Sun's Gonna Shine (Carolyn Candy) -1:37 7. If That Isn't Love (Dottie Rambo) -3:44 8. Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Doris Akers) -2:54 9. I Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey (Charles Goodman, Jimmie Davis) -1:48 10. Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me (Alfred Henry Ackley) -2:58 Previous release: Evie Synger (1972) (Norweigian album) Next release: Evie På Svenska (1972) (Swedish album)
- Evie Sings Gospel (1971)
Evie Sings Gospel is the debut studio and first English album by Christian singer Evie. It was released in 1971 through Majestic Records and was produced by Don Storms. This album features Evie's signature early-career style, combining traditional themes with a warm vocal presence. Evie was around 14 years old when she recorded this release. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Love Him So (J.D. Sumner) -2:36 2. I'll Leave It All Behind (Mosie Lister) -2:50 3. Try a Little Kindness (Bobby Austin, Curt Sepough) -2:14 4. If I Can Help Somebody (Alma Bazel Androzzo) -2:26 5. Reach Out to Jesus (Ralph Carmichael) -3:11 6. Lord, Fill My Cup to Overflowing (N. Enole) -3:44 7. He the Pearly Gates Will Open (Fredrik Bloom) -3:51 8. The Things That Matter (J.D. Sumner) -2:16 9. Yield Not to Temptation (T. Brown) -3:41 10. The Night Before Easter (J.D. Sumner, Dwayne Friend) -3:22 Next release: Evie Synger (1972) (Norweigian album) Listen to the album Evie Sings Gospel here:
- "Do Something Now" - Single (1985)
"Do Something Now" is a charity single originally recorded by the Christian music collective The CAUSE (Christian Artists United to Save the Earth), released in the summer of 1985 on Sparrow Records in association with Compassion International. Organized by CCM singer - songwriter Steve Camp (who also produced the track), the event brought more than 90 artists together in April 1985. The proceeds from subsequent sales of the single and airplay went to Compassion International, an American child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally who live in poverty. An 11 minute short film was released as well as it documents the making of the recording along with artists interview footage and the song. The effort was inspired by the recent charity singles of the time, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid, organized by Bob Geldof and "We Are the World" by USA for Africa, organized by Quincy Jones. The projects sent relief to Ethopian famine victims. The CAUSE received the President's Merit Award. The song was written by Camp and musician Phil Maderia and in 1986 it was nominated for a Dove Award for Song of the Year. The following artists participating taking turns singing their solos are: Amy Grant Larry Norman Kathy Troccoli Russ Taff Evie Phil Keaggy Scott Wesley Brown Michele Pillar Steve Camp Sandi Patty Dana Key (of DeGarmo & Key) Mylon LeFevre Jessy Dixon Steve Taylor 2nd Chapter of Acts (featuring Matthew Ward) Sheila Walsh The single has since been out of print, but the track does appear on the Steve Camp 2-CD compilation album, The Steve Camp Collection (1995) making it available on CD for the first time and is available on digital platforms. Track listing Side 1 Do Something Now (Steve Camp, Phil Maderia) -5:16 Side 2 Do Something Now (includes artists interviews and commentary) -13:05 Radio singles 1985 "Do Something Now" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 9 weeks Listen to the artists commentary and interviews of "Do Something Now" here: Watch the music video of "Do Something Now" here:
- GO (2006)
Go (stylized as GO) is the 12th studio album by the Australian - American Christian rock band Newsboys. It was released on October 31, 2006 by Inpop Records, an independent label based in Nashville, Tennessee started in 1999 by the band's original founder Peter Furler and fellow Australians Dale Bray and Wes Campbell. The album was produced by Furler and Tedd T. It is the first and only album to feature British - Australian CCM singer Paul Colman playing lead guitar and vocals and the last album with Phil Joel as a member until 2019's United album. Prior to the album's release, it was preceded with a three-song extended play (EP) as a preview to GO. The lead single "I Am Free" was released in early 2006, followed by "Wherever We Go," "Something Beautiful" and "In Wonder." "I Am Free" was originally recorded by the Christian worship band Desperation Band on their 2004 release From the Rooftops. After releasing two worship-themed albums, Adoration and Devotion, Newsboys return to their regular pop rock sound with this release. GO debuted and peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 Albums and number 4 on the Top Christian Albums charts. A music video was made for "Something Beautiful." Furler's wife Summer Furler co-wrote on the track "Your Love is Better Than Life" and popular 1970s Christian singer Evie provides guest vocals on "Gonna Be Alright." Track listing 1. Wherever We Go (Peter Furler, Phil Joel, Steve Taylor, Lynn Nichols, Tedd T.) -3:28 2. Go (Peter Furler, Steve Taylor, Tedd T.) -2:53 3. Something Beautiful (Peter Furler, Paul Colman) -3:51 4. The Mission (Peter Furler, Steve Taylor) -3:41 5. Let it All Come Out (Peter Furler) -4:21 6. In Wonder (Peter Furler, Steve Taylor, Richard Knott) -4:13 7. Your Love is Better Than Life (Peter and Summer Furler, Phil Joel, Steve Taylor, Paul Colman) -3:40 8. I Am Free (Jon Egan) -3:37 9. Secret Kingdom (Peter Furler, Steve Taylor) -3:22 10. The Letter (Peter Furler) -3:23 11. Gonna Be Alright (guest vocals by Evie) (Peter Furler) -3:34 Personnel Newsboys: Peter Furler - lead vocals, guitars, drums Phil Joel -bass guitar, backing vocals Paul Colman -lead guitars, backing vocals Duncan Phillips -drums, percussion Jeff Frankenstein -keyboards, programming Radio singles 2006 "I Am Free" -#11 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#11 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#11 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#9 R&R Christian CHR, -#13 R&R Christian AC 2006 "Wherever We Go" -#3 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#3 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#15 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#4 R&R Christian CHR, -#15 R&R Christian AC 2007 "Something Beautiful" -#4 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#4 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#6 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#1 R&R Christian CHR, -#6 R&R Christian AC 2007 -2008 "In Wonder" -#4 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#4 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#5 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#12 R&R Christian CHR, -#5 R&R Christian AC Previous release: He Reigns: The Worship Collection (2005) (compilation album) Next release: GO Remixed (2007) (remix album) Watch the music video of "Something Beautiful" here:
- Stryper
Stryper is an American Christian metal band from La Mirada, California. The group's current lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Perry Richardson (bass guitar), and Robert Sweet (drums). The band's name is taken from scripture in Isaiah 53:5: "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (King James Version). The reference is frequently included as part of their logo. Stryper's drummer, Robert Sweet, also created a backronym for their name: "salvation through redemption, yielding peace, encouragement, and righteousness." During their live concerts, the band has been known for throwing Bibles into the audience. Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. In 1983, they signed with major label Enigma Records and released their debut album The Yellow and Black Attack. Stryper was the first Christian hard rock band to perform live at the Dove Awards in 1986. In 1986, Stryper enjoyed their most successful period beginning with the release of To Hell with the Devil, which achieved platinum sales status. Stryper went on to release In God We Trust (another gold seller) and Against the Law before disbanding in 1993. In 2003, Stryper came out of retirement for a reunion tour and subsequently signed a multi-album contract with Big3 Records in 2005. In 2013, they signed a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records and have since released Second Coming, which includes 14 re-recorded songs from their first three albums; No More Hell to Pay in 2013; Fallen in 2015; God Damn Evil in 2018; Even the Devil Believes in 2020; and The Final Battle in 2022. Stryper has not been free of controversy. Many Christian critics did not approve of the group's association with the heavy metal subculture, which has often been associated with Satanic imagery. Other Christian detractors viewed the band's flashy costumes as incongruous with the modesty in dress often associated with sincere practitioners of devout Christianity. Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was a particularly prominent critic, likening Stryper's practice of distributing the New Testament at their shows to "casting pearls before swine." Swaggart's condemnation may not have been a surprise, however, as Stryper was supported by the rival Jim Bakker ministries, who are thanked on several Stryper albums. A 1985 CCM Magazine article by Chris Willman, who was also writing for the Los Angeles Times, stated that "Stryper was the target of scattered picketing, boycott threats, and righteous denunciations." For example, concert-goers were often greeted by protesters armed with bullhorns and distribution of Gospel tracts. "It was just like if Ozzy Osbourne was there. They gave us the same treatment," laughs Daryn Hinton. In 2025, Stryper released their first Christmas album titled The Greatest Gift of All, but only released on physical formats on vinyl and CD. It is the first Stryper album to not be released on streaming platforms. The band, in their social media accounts, had announced that while we may be living in a digital world, they still support physical media and have encouraged their fans to buy their albums physically. On September 25, 2026, Stryper released their sixteenth studio album titled Throne of Thorns. More information on Stryper at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryper Discography The Yellow and Black Attack! (EP) (1984) Soldiers Under Command (1985) To Hell With the Devil (1986) In God We Trust (1988) Against the Law (1990) Can't Stop the Rock (1991) (compilation album) 7: The Best of Stryper (2003) (compilation album) 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003 (2004) Reborn (2005) Extended Versions (2006) (live album) The Roxx Regime Demos (2007) (compilation album) Murder By Pride (2009) The Covering (2011) (covers album) Second Coming (2013) No More Hell to Pay (2013) Live at the Whiskey (2014) Icon (2014) (compilation album) Fallen (2015) God Damn Evil (2018) Even the Devil Believes (2020) The Final Battle (2022) To Hell With the Amps (2024) (acoustic album) When We Were Kings (2024) The Greatest Gift of All (2025) (Christmas album) Throne of Thorns (2026)
- Inlandia: The Remix Collection (2014) (remix EP)
Inlandia: The Remix Collection is a seven-track remix extended play by the American rock band Jars of Clay, released on March 4, 2014 on their own record label Gray Matters. Serving as an electronic-focused companion piece to their critically acclaimed eleventh studio album, Inland, the project features various club and electronic dance music (EDM) producers reworking songs from the original record. Keyboardist Charlie Lowell remixed and re-worked the Inland track "Reckless Forgiver." The track was released as a digital EP a couple of months later on May 6, 2014 containing two more remixed versions, in addition to Lowell's remix version. Track listing All songs written by Jars of Clay, except where noted. 1. Loneliness & Alcohol (JT Daly Remix) -4:07 2. Inland (Five Knives Remix) (Jars of Clay, Nathan Barlowe) -3:16 3. After the Fight (SPEAK Remix) -4:01 4. Pennsylvania (Careful What Your Remix) -5:09 5 Age of Immature Mistakes (Kyle Rictor Remix) -3:56 6. Human Race (Eric Sharp Remix) -5:09 7. Reckless Forgiver (Charlie Lowell Remix) -3:48 Personnel Jars of Clay: Dan Haseltine -lead vocals Charlie Lowell -backing vocals, remixer on track 7 Stephen Mason -backing vocals Matt Odmark -backing vocals Production credits JT Daly -remixer on track 1 Five Knives -remixers on track 2 SPEAK -remixers on track 3 Flibbityflu -remixer on track 4 Kyle Rictor -remixer on track 5 Eric Sharp -remixer on track 6 Track listing on "Reckless Forgiver" 1. Reckless Forgiver (Moak Radio Mix) -3:18 2. Reckless Forgiver (Live Acoustic Mix) -4:11 3. Reckless Forgiver (Charlie Lowell Remix) -3:48 Previous release: Inland (2013) Next release: 20 (2014) (2-CD retrospective album of re-recorded songs)
- Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is an American alternative rock band that originally started in Greenville, Illinois. The band consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitar and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitar. Although the band has no permanent drummer or bass guitarist, Jeremy Lutito and Gabe Ruschival of Disappointed by Candy fill these roles for live concerts. Past tour band members include Aaron Sands, Scott Savage, and Joe Porter. Jars of Clay's style of music is alternative rock, folk, acoustic and R&B. The band's name is derived from 2 Corinthians 4:7, which says: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." This verse is paraphrased in their song "Four Seven," which appears as a hidden track on the CD release of their self-titled album. Charlie Lowell and Matt Bronleewe originally met as friends in high school. There, Lowell first learned of 2 Corinthians 4:7, which later became the basis for the band's name. Dan Haseltine, Steve Mason, Charlie Lowell and Matt Bronleewe formed Jars of Clay at Greenville College, in Greenville, Illinois around 1993. Charlie Lowell first met Dan Haseltine after noticing that he was wearing a Toad the Wet Sprocket shirt. Pursuing a career in music together was not necessarily their original goal; some of the first songs they wrote together were for music and recording classes they were taking at the time. Their second guitarist Matt Odmark joined some time later. While in college playing together at local coffee houses, Jars gained a reputation for their original arrangement of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" which had been adapted to the tune of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." In 1994, the band submitted a demo to a talent competition run by the Gospel Music Association and were selected as finalists. Back in Greenville, they self-released a limited-run of the same demo, Frail, after their song of the same name. The buzz from their performance in Nashville and the demo's popularity resulted in offers from record labels, so the band decided to drop school and move to Nashville, Tennessee. At this time, Bronleewe left the band to finish school and settle down with his fiancée. He was replaced with Matt Odmark, Lowell's childhood friend and fellow McQuaid Jesuit High School alum. The band signed with Essential Records and started recording their first full-length studio album, Jars of Clay. Adrian Belew, of progressive rock band King Crimson, heard the band and offered to produce, leading to him producing two songs: "Liquid" and "Flood." The band's self-titled debut released in 1995. When the single "Flood" began to climb the charts on mainstream radio stations, Silvertone Records (Essential's parent company) started to heavily promote the song, turning it into one of the biggest mainstream hits ever by a band on a Christian label. The album has since reached multi-platinum certification according to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of American). "Flood" peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 12 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and was the band's only secular radio hit. The band toured in support of other Christian acts, such as PFR, and with mainstream acts like Matchbox Twenty, Duncan Sheik, and Sting. This resulted in a small backlash from some Christian groups. The band released a Christmas EP entitled Drummer Boy, at the end of 1995. The EP was re-released, on Silvertone Records, in 1997 with a slightly different track listing. The band's second album, Much Afraid, produced by Stephen Lipson was also released in 1997. The album sold well and like its predecessor and enjoyed crossover success. The album went on to earn a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. The album has since earned Platinum certification by the RIAA. They released two music videos for this album for the songs "Crazy Times" and "Five Candles (You Were There)." Both were released as singles to Christian radio. In November 1999, Jars of Clay released their third studio album, If I Left the Zoo, which was produced by Dennis Herring. The record was their third to crossover into the mainstream, and it earned the band their second Grammy Award. It was during this time that touring drummer Scott Savage left the band's touring group to play for Jaci Velasquez and was replaced by Joe Porter. Lead radio single, "Unforgetful You," was also featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture Drive Me Crazy. "Collide" was also featured on the motion picture Hometown Legend. Upon the release of If I Left the Zoo they also released a live EP Front Yard Luge and then another EP The White Elephant Sessions. If I Left the Zoo so far has the most singles released by Jars of Clay. In 2001, the four members of the band received honorary degrees at Greenville College. Only three of them, Haseltine, Lowell, and Mason, had studied at the school before dropping out in 1994 to move to Nashville. Odmark still received an honorary degree, despite having attended the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Jars of Clay released more album into the 2000s, starting with The Eleventh Hour, which earned them another Grammy Award, a double-disc release Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage, Who We Are Instead (2003), Redemption Songs (2005), Good Monsters (2006), the live EP Live Monsters (2007), the two-disc retrospective collection The Essential Jars of Clay (2007), and a single discs compilation Greatest Hits (2008). After more than a decade, Jars of Clay were no longer on Essential Records and have started an independent label called Gray Matters, which would be a partnership with Nettwerk Music Group. The band's first release through Gray Matters is a full-length Christmas album titled Christmas Songs. It was released in October 2007. Jars of Clay next released an EP titled Closer and featured reworked versions of "Flood" and "Love Song For a Savior," both taken from their 1995 self-titled debut album. The band's next full-length album, The Long Fall Back to Earth, was released in April 2009. Their Christian single and music video for "Two Hands" was one of their final hits. The Shelter was released in October 2010. During their promotion for the album, the band streamed the entire album for a few days before its release on their website. In early 2011 they toured the United States on the Rock And Worship Roadshow headlined by MercyMe. In July 2012, the band began work on their next studio album, Inland, in Portland, Oregon. It was released in August 2013. After Inland, Jars of Clay's activities were limited throughout the 2010s as each band member were pursuing individual projects outside the band. They continued to release music (mostly EPs) and perform sporadically. Jars of Clay collaborated with female pop/rock group SHEL performing a Christmas concert in Nashville that led to a 6-song Christmas-themed EP titled A Family Christmas, which included four original songs. As of 2022, Jars of Clay contributed a track, "Broken Places," for the Randy Stonehill tribute album There's a Rainbow Somewhere. More information on Jars of Clay at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jars_of_Clay Discography full-length studio releases and compilations: Frail (demo album) (1994) Jars of Clay (1995) Much Afraid (1997) If I Left the Zoo (1999) The White Elephant Sessions (2000) (rarities album) The Eleventh Hour (2002) Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage (2003) Who We Are Instead (2003) Redemption Songs (2005) Good Monsters (2006) The Essential Jars of Clay (2007) (2-CD compilation album) Christmas Songs (2007) Greatest Hits (2008) (compilation album) The Long Fall Back to Earth (2009) The Shelter (2010) Inland (2013) 20 (2014) (2-CD retrospective album of re-recorded songs) extended plays (EPs): Drummer Boy (1995) Front Yard Luge (Live EP) (1999) Roots & Wings (2005) Mini Monsters (2006) Live Monsters (2007) Closer (2008) Live at Gray Matters, Volume 1: Songs from The Long Fall Back to Earth (2010) Flood(ed): A Benefit (2010) Live at Gray Matters, Volume 2: The Rewind Edition (2010) Live at Gray Matters, Volume 3: The Christmas Edition (2010) Live at Gray Matters, Volume 4: One Mic (2011) More Christmas Songs (2011) Reinvent, Remember, Repeat (2011) Under the Weather (Live in Sellersville, PA) (2013) Inlandia: The Remix Collection (2014) (remix EP) The Others (2015) A Family Christmas (2019) (with SHEL)











