Good Music Groups

[MooseGirl]

I have very few christian cds. I have Casting Crowns and those NOW or WOW mixture cds. I was wondering what other groups are good to listen to? I am getting tired of the few I have and I hate to buy a cd when I have never heard of 99% of the groups. So I was wondering if you guys have any favorites. Because I can go to one of our stores and test a cd, but I have no clue where to start. I dont want to stand there all day trying cds....Thanks.

[Guest catylynn]

I have never heard of the Casting Crowns so guessing I am older than you.

The only new music I bought relatively recently was Michael W. Smith's first decade and second decade.

Other then that I listen to the same thing I listened to growing up and as a young adult.

Sandi Patti, Kathy Trocolli, Don Francisco, Keith Green

Dixie Melody Boys, Florida Boys - yes I like the gospel groups

[serotta]

First, do a search as there are several threads that cover this. A list of my favorites right now:

Seventh Day Slumber

Kutless

Pillar

The Benjamin Gate

Barlow Girls

It really depends on the type of music that you're looking for. You can also go to MSN Music/Walmart/ITunes and listen to some before buying. Hope this helps.

[nebula]

Hey, Moose!

If you like Casting Crowns, you would probably like the Newsboys two latest albums - they are worship albums. (The newest is called "Devotion" and I forget the name of the other, but the picture on the cover is of the band under a bunch of major highway bridges).

[traveller]

I'm a big MercyMe fan. Try their second (?) CD. It's green. Sorry I can't remember the name.

Also, for something a little different, listen to Selah. They are a brother, brother, sister group that spent many growing up years with their missionary parents in Africa. They speak (and sing) fluent Swahili. They have a different sound. I like them a lot too.

LOL - I'm afraid that you're going to get as many suggestions as there are CD's at the store. Happy hunting!

Oh - you can listen to Christian music on YIM's launchcast. It tells you the name of the song and group. That may help you.

[darkest_red]

Personally I LOVE Pillar, they're one of my favourite bands. Other Christian bands I like are:

-Sister Hazel

-Thousand Foot Krutch

-Kutless

-Five Iron Frenzy (though they have now split up, they are really great though, worth checking out. They are not to everyone's taste though!)

These are the main ones I'm listening to at the moment, as I said I LOOOOOVE Pillar They are sooooooooo good!

[MooseGirl]

Thanks. I forget that this board has a search function. This is really the main forum I am at so that is really new to me. I know one of the kids that go to school with my son, and he has alot of cds I hear. I am going to see if he has any of the ones listed. I hate buying cds until I hear at least a sample of it. So I know I could borrow from him to see what we like. Then I have a reason to go shopping LOL

[serotta]

go to http://music.msn.com/ , search for any of the bands mentioned, and you can listen to samples. Easiest way to shop around.

[Guest NH_Marine15]

Sonic Flood, Mercy Me, and alot more that you probally wouldn't want to listen to!

[nebula]

If you like Casting Crowns, you would probably like the Newsboys two latest albums - they are worship albums.  (The newest is called "Devotion" and I forget the name of the other, but the picture on the cover is of the band under a bunch of major highway bridges).

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OK - the other album by the Newsboys is called "Adoration."

You should also try Third Day. They also have two worship albums, I believe titled "Worship I" and "Worship II."

Another good one is Passion. It's not a band but a ministry. They have several worship albums out (ie. "Passion: Our Love Is Loud".) The recordings are done live at outdoor worship gatherings and contain several different artists.

For samples: you can also go to http://www.christianbook.com (<<-- LINK) and check out their music section. Most albums have short segments of each song on the album you can listen to.