Compiled by sales, pre-orders and chart popularity, these are the Christian Rock albums that were the hottest and best selling for March 2011.
1. 'We Do What We Want' - Emery
Tooth & Nail Records
Hitting retail stores today, Emery's fifth full-length album is already making waves. Hard and heavy-hitting, this release manages to successfully blend rock with a touch of some ballad-like moments and a sprinkling of screaming to deliver a totally different, yet accessible release. Fasten your seatbelts folks and enjoy the twists and turns of this ride!
Stand Out Songs on We Do What We Want:
- "Scissors" (Purchase/Download)
- "You Wanted It" (Purchase/Download)
- "The Curse of Perfect Days" (Purchase/Download)
2. 'The Covering' - Stryper
Big3 Records
Covering some of the songs that influenced them "in the day," Stryper rocks it, as always. The head-scratcher for many is the artists that they cut their metal teeth on. Not many Christian bands out there would even admit that they listened to Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, KISS or Ozzy Osbourne - much less cover their music. While I haven't asked them about it, having spent time with them, I would guess that they, like other mature Christians, can listen to music "of the world" and still find God in it. After all, music hits you "where you are at," so if you're "in Christ," you can find Him anywhere you look.
Stand Out Songs on The Covering:
- "Blackout" (Purchase/Download)
- "Set Me Free" (Purchase/Download)
- "Over The Mountain" (Purchase/Download)
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3. 'Crazy Love' - Hawk Nelson
BEC Recordings
Old-school punk meats pop fun and delivers 13 songs that you can easily sing along with and take something away from that will make your day better. Christian pop/punk fans will love Crazy Love because it's Hawk Nelson and mainstream pop/punk fans will adore it because it's crazy good!
Top Songs on Crazy Love:
- "Done Holding On" (Purchase/Download)
- "Thanks for the Beautiful Memories" (Purchase/Download)
- "We're Alright" (Purchase/Download)
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4. 'Born Again: Miracles Edition' - Newsboys
Inpop
Hitting retail the first week in April, the pre-sales of Born Again: Miracles Edition have already moved it up toward the top of the pile. This edition of the popular Born Again features all of the original songs plus four remixes and four new songs that were previously only available as digital downloads. All told, there is close to 30 minutes of new music in there to give listeners a total of 20 songs to enjoy.
Top Songs on Born Again: Miracles Edition:
- "Escape" (Purchase/Download)
- "Jesus Freak" featuring KJ-52 (Purchase/Download)
- "Mighty to Save" (Purchase/Download)
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5. 'Back to the Rock' - Classic Petra
Classic Petra Band
The idea behind the reunion and the album came from Greg X. Volz, Petra's first lead vocalist. Volz is joined by John Lawry (keys), Mark Kelly (bass), and founding members Louie Weaver (drums) and Bob Hartman (guitar). Two new tracks combine with some classic Petra hits to make fans both old and new happy.
Top Songs on Back to the Rock:
- "Back to the Rock" (Purchase/Download)
- "Bema Seat" (Purchase/Download)
- "Second Wind" (Purchase/Download)
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