Not ones to conform, Christian punk rockers aren't your typical "anti-establishment." Instead their definition of not conforming is based on Romans 12:2 where Paul spoke of not living to the standards of the world.
These bands all do that quite well and they do it with a sense of style and fun that works as a gentle reminder that there is plenty of joy in serving the Lord.
1. "Arms Around Me" - Hawk Nelson
BEC
This beautiful ballad can be found on Hawk Nelson Is My Friend, which released in April 2008.
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2. "Five Iron Frenzy Is Either Dead Or Dying" - Relient K
Gotee Records
From the 2008 The Bird And The Bee Sides, "Five Iron Frenzy Is Either Dead Or Dying" is a dizzy little ditty paying tribute to the band and as a bonus, Relient K even does a ska version.
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3. "Chinatown Jail Break" - Flatfoot 56
Flicker Records
Sitting in this cell these bars wide open
Stricken by the light I fear the unspoken
The Son is my hope my shelter and my guide
But I’d rather choose this lonely cell this hole where I hide
Stricken by the light I fear the unspoken
The Son is my hope my shelter and my guide
But I’d rather choose this lonely cell this hole where I hide
Oooh ... ouch! Great song though - even if there are times when you feel like you have just been gutted by the lyrics.
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4. "Automatic" - Stellar Kart
Word
Fast with just enough power punk/pop, "Automatic" has the same style and sound that made Stellar Kart famous.
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5. "Now You're Gone" - Everyday Sunday
Inpop Records
From the 2007 release, Wake up! Wake up!, "Now You're Gone" is one of those songs that anyoone who has ever said "goodbye" can relate to.
6. "Cross The Line" - Superchick
Inpop Records
The girls (and Max and Dave) rock out on "Cross The Line," which comes to us from Rock What You Got, Superchick's 4th album.
7. "Renew" - The Wedding
Brave New World Records, LLC
The best of the 5 R's on The Sound The Steel, "Renew" has bite that "Receive," "Return," "Reveal" and "Redeem" just don't have as much of.
