Christian Music reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 255 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Christian Music brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ChristianMusic, r/Christianity, r/Christian, r/TrueChristian, r/OpenChristian. Top-rated brands include Spotify (5.0/5), Skillet (4.6/5), Josh Garrels (4.7/5).
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Reviews255
Subreddits11
Posts36
Brands92
Products11
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#1
Spotify
5.0
(11)
"Ask Pandora or spotify to play 'Contemporary Christian Christmas'."
"[Check this out!](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EAwULTXEsmckEO3zkUUQ2?si=e089f284a64c441b)"
"EDM Worship: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02Mse815RsM8ylRt3BIWyr?si=0996c871d7ce48af]"
"Electronic Worship: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MaVjmLZgJeKcqRohUevsg?si=25594adb6a704707]"
"Here's a playlist with an indie vibe of Christian songs."
"Based on your post I think you’d like a lot of the stuff on this playlist."
"I’ve been sharing this playlist with everyone that is so big."
"Here's a spotify playlist I have full of Christian music I love, hopefully this helps : )"
"If you have Spotify I’ve made a huge list with artists like Kari Jobe, to unknown awesome rap artist 😃"
"Another Spotify playlist with a strong worship singer-songwriter vibe composed by someone other than my self."
#2
Skillet
4.6
(11)
"Check out skillet, they are a Christian rock band, I really like their songs."
"All skillet albums."
"Skillet switch foot mercy me and nest boys also Zach Williams for God and county Jeremy camp Lauran dingle Toby Mac"
"Skillet. Gets you hyped for church haha!"
"[Rock] Skillet, Nine Lashes, Decyfer Down, Newsboys."
"Have you listened to Skillet?"
"Skillet :>"
"Skillet recently released a pretty neat album."
"Skillet, blessed messenger, Samuel medas, Eben."
"Skillet all day."
#3
Josh Garrels
4.7
(7)
"* Josh Garrels"
"I really like Josh Garrels."
"For indie: josh garrels is lovely."
"The first spiritual musician I would recommend to anyone."
"Josh Garrels has some really lovely songs."
"I would highly recommend Josh Garrels."
"Josh Garrels has some good stuff."
#4
Needtobreathe
4.7
(7)
"Anything from Needtobreathe!"
"For King and Country- To The Dreamers, For God is With Us."
"Anything from Needtobreathe."
"NEEDTOBREATHE. Some of Rebecca St. James old songs."
"Needtobreathe and Zach William's are my 2 personal favorites."
"I dig Sean Mcconnell, Colony House, Judah and the Lion, Josh Garrels, Needtobreathe."
"I totally suggest NEEDTOBREATHE, they make some pretty cool Christian music imo."
#5
Various Artists
4.6
(7)
"Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Anatoria, Chris Tomlinson."
"Red Tips, Rez Lyrix, Caleb Gordon."
"Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Beckah Shae, Darlene Zschech, Deitrick Haddon."
"All Together Separate, Anathallo, Bethany Dillon, Between the Trees."
"[Matthew Parker], [Marshall Marshall], [LZ7], [Toby Mac], [Johnathan Thulin], and [7eventh time down]."
"Icon for Hire, Fireflight, Flyleaf, The Letter Black, Leader, Veridia, Nine Lashes."
"Dust of Men, Wolves at the Gate, The Digital Age."
#6
Forrest Frank
4.8
(6)
"Forrest Frank (Pop/Rap)"
"Forrest Frank is my fav!"
"I like most of Forest Franks music."
"Forrest Frank and Brandon Lake are some of my current favorites."
"They are an amazing artist that has a mix of christian gen-z music, I would totally recommend you to check him out :)"
"Forrest Frank for sure"
#7
Kings Kaleidoscope
5.0
(5)
"* Kings Kaleidoscope"
"Go listen to Kings Kaleidoscope."
"Kings kaleidoscope. It feels like peace and pure ecstasy dancing in your spirit."
"Kings kaleidoscope and John Mark Mcmilian are absolutely great."
"Kings Kaleidoscope, they recently put out a new EP."
#8
Switchfoot
4.8
(5)
"Switchfoot - Meant to Live"
"Alt rock: stephen stanley, switchfoot, needtobreathe, seventh day slumber, behold the beloved"
"I’m not familiar with Mary Mary but Switchfoot is pretty good."
"Their biggest chart topper."
"You could try Switchfoot/Jon Foreman if you haven't already."
#9
TobyMac
4.6
(5)
"Toby Mac, Bradley Gilbert :) "
"Pop - Tobymac, Hollyn."
"Tobymac!!!"
"Tobymac a Christian rapper."
"TobyMac and the Diverse City band!"
#10
Stryper
4.2
(5)
"Stryper."
"Stryper- 80s hair metal but Christian."
"Stryper has gotten harder over the years. The newest stuff sounds really good."
"Specifically the song Yahweh."
"You should listen to Stryper (Glam metal) or to the gospel songs from Johnny Cash."
#11
John Mark McMillan
4.2
(5)
"Such a good album"
"John Mark McMillan has some poetic stuff I really enjoy"
"Here are some excellent artists that break free from CCM: John Mark McMillan."
"John mark Macmillan fits the bill."
"Check out John Mark Mcmillan! I think he would technically fall into CCM."
#12
MercyMe
5.0
(4)
"I will say Mercy Me reached me in a time when I needed them."
"I am THE MercyMe stan of the century."
"MercyMe"
"MercyMe, Casting Crowns and Jeremy Camp."
#13
Maverick City
5.0
(4)
"Maverick City"
"Elevation Worship, Maverick Music, Kari Jones..."
"Firm Foundation by Maverick is my favourite song of all time!"
"Hillsong, maverick city, casting crowns"
#14
Demon Hunter
4.8
(4)
"I'm a fan of Demon Hunter, they have a lot of great music ranging from heavy to melodic."
"For rap I’d check out Flame, Timothy Brindle, Sho Baraka."
"As a Metalhead, I can recommend some great Christian Metal bands, i.e. Demon Hunter, Phinehas, Crimson Moonlight, Antestor, A Secret Ending, and Hard Look."
"Demon Hunter is a great one for Christians who enjoy heavier music."
#15
Shai Linne
4.8
(4)
"Shai Linne."
"For rap: Shai Linne is my absolute favorite Christian rapper."
"Shai Linne is probably the best modern Christian music I've heard in terms of Lyrical content."
"Rap: Shai Linne, YB, Eshon Burgundy..."
#16
Elevation Worship
4.8
(4)
"Elevation Worship, Maverick Music, Kari Jones..."
"Elevation worship is also amazing."
"Elevation Worship - The Blessing"
"Has some good stuff"
#17
The Oh Hellos
4.8
(4)
"The Oh Hellos is an all around solid, Christian but not quite overtly so, band."
"I'm a big fan of The Oh Hellos."
"My favorites are The Oh Hellos (folk-rock)."
"The Oh Hellos have a lot of christian inspired music you might like."
#18
Rich Mullins
4.8
(4)
"- Rich Mullins"
"I really like Rich Mullins. Try If I Stand or Brother’s Keeper (the song)."
"Rich Mullins is the goat and wrote a lot of well known worship songs."
"Rich Mullins has surprisingly diverse catalogue."
#19
Brandon Lake
4.8
(4)
"I also really love Brandon Lake's music, especially Graves Into Gardens."
"Brandon lake is my #1 right now."
"Gratitude by Brandon Lake has been one of my go to songs as of late."
"I like Brandon Lake."
#20
Keith Green
4.8
(4)
"Keith Green"
"Keith Green."
"But I've never since heard anyone with as much conviction as Keith Green."
"Keith Green Great singer songwriter who died in the 80s."
#21
Lecrae
4.8
(4)
"Lecrae, Scandinavian Metal Praise, Swingin Hammers, Zach Williams, Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch, Blindside, Echoing Angels, The Afters, Sent by Ravens, Nine Lashes, Sevenths Day Slumber, Jeremy Camp, Seventh Time Down, Lifehouse, NF, The Letter Black, HB, Red, Chevelle, 12 Stones, Mutemath, Manic Drive, Bleach, Sidewalk Prophets, Tenth Avenue North, Building 429, Plumb, Rivers and Robots, Strahan."
"Lecrae."
"Lecrae."
"Lacrae and tedashii Toby Mac if you’re into hip hop"
#22
Theocracy
4.8
(4)
"Theocracy is one of my favorite bands if you like metal."
"Theocracy, Wolves At The Gate."
"I highly recommend starting with his song "I Am"."
"Theocracy "As the World Bleeds"."
#23
For King and Country
4.8
(4)
"For KING & COUNTRY, Crowder."
"I really like For King and Country"
"Best songs- god is with us, shoulders, god only knows."
"Check out for king and country - you might like their style."
#24
KB
4.5
(4)
"If you like rap- anything KB"
"My favorite artists are probably KB and Andy Mineo."
"KB."
"KB."
#25
DC Talk
4.5
(4)
"DC Talk, group from the 90s."
"Dc talk in the light"
"DC Talk, Newsboys, Jars of Clay, MxPx, Reliant K."
"DC Talk because I’m just gonna be that guy and mention them."
#26
Third Day
4.5
(4)
"Third Day
Mac Powell
Toby Mac
Newsboys"
"Third Day is great."
"Third Day is great."
"Third Day is a great rock band with excellent vocals."
#27
Andrew Peterson
4.5
(4)
"Andrew Peterson is the answer."
"You might check out Andrew Peterson. His lyrics are very moving and theologically sound."
"Here are some excellent artists that break free from CCM: Andrew Peterson."
"Andrew Peterson, Matt Maher, Michael Card, Rich Mullins."
#28
Toby Mac
4.5
(4)
"Toby Mac has some great music."
"Toby Mac This is the his live Hits Deep Tour."
"If you're looking for something with a bit of 'popness' to it I would recommend Toby Mac!"
"Toby Mac."
#29
CityAlight
4.3
(4)
"CityAlight 💯"
"CityAlight, Getty Music and Sovereign Grace Music."
"Here are some excellent artists that break free from CCM: CityAlight."
"Check out CityAlight!"
#30
Rivers & Robots
4.3
(4)
"Rivers and Robots / Jonathan Ogden"
"John Van Deusen, Rivers & Robots, Bright City, Harvest, Sons of Korah"
"I really like Rivers and Robots."
"If you like indie pop, check out Rivers & Robots, Jonathan Ogden, and Riders."
#31
We the Kingdom
5.0
(3)
"We the kingdom, Elevation Worship, Maverick Music, Kari Jones..."
"We the Kingdom and Crowder are good ones."
"Just Christian music in general I’ve been loving lately."
#32
Lauren Daigle
4.7
(3)
"Lauren Daigle has some bops."
"Lauren daigle is one of my favorites."
"I like Lauren Daigle."
#33
Wolves At The Gate
4.7
(3)
"Theocracy, Wolves At The Gate."
"Fountain by Wolves at the Gate."
"For Metal: Wolves at the Gate."
#34
Petra
4.3
(3)
"Old school group named Petra. I love their “This means war” album."
"Petra was rock, their sound changed a lot throughout their different albums, so maybe check them out!"
"Petra"
#35
Flyleaf
4.3
(3)
"Flyleaf and Fireflight are good female led Christian rockbands that I enjoy."
"Flyleaf."
"I definitely recommend Flyleaf for alternative/hard rock."
#36
P.O.D.
4.3
(3)
"P.O.D."
"Christian Rock - P.O.D., Thousand Foot Krutch, Switchfoot, Disciple, Red, D.C. Talk, Kutless."
"They are Christian but far more mainstream."
#37
Newsboys
4.3
(3)
"Newsboys."
"Older News Boys."
"I also like Newsboys. Their current music is a bit different than their older albums."
#38
Gungor
4.3
(3)
"My favorite artists are Gungor, for King and Country, For All Seasons, TobyMac."
"Beautiful things by Gungor, Mumford and Sons, Rend Collective."
"I think you’re really like Gungor, Reliant K, and For King and Country!"
#39
Sufjan Stevens
5.0
(2)
"I recommend some Sufjan Stevens songs."
"Sufjan Stevens"
#40
Twenty One Pilots
5.0
(2)
"Twenty One Pilots!"
"I’ve been liking two bands since I was born, one is twenty one pilots."
#41
Reliant K
5.0
(2)
"Reliant K 😊."
"Reliant K, so I feel obligated to recommend them."
#42
nobigdyl
5.0
(2)
"NobigDyl (Rap)"
"**Hip-Hop:** nobigdyl."
#43
Beckah Shae
5.0
(2)
"Beckah Shae"
"Beckah Shae, CeCe Winans, Deitrick Haddon, Jahdiel."
#44
Citizens
5.0
(2)
"Citizens is a good place for good music and solid theology."
"* Citizens"
#45
Hillsong
5.0
(2)
"You can’t go wrong with Hillsong either (Oceans is their most famous song)."
"Hillsong, maverick city, casting crowns"
#46
Johnny Cash
5.0
(2)
"Hello! Johnny Cash has a lot of gospel/faith based songs."
"Johnny Cash- God's Gonna Cut You Down and Personal Jesus."
#47
Vicky Beeching
5.0
(2)
"Vicky Beeching's been a long-term favourite of mine."
"Vicky Beeching's stuff is pretty good."
#48
Casting Crowns
5.0
(2)
"Start with Casting Crowns & Third Day."
"Hillsong, maverick city, casting crowns"
#49
Tenth Avenue North
5.0
(2)
"Tenth Avenue North
Needtobreathe
Jesus Culture
Phil Wickam"
"Groups I love: Tenth Avenue North, Kutless, Casting Crowns."
#50
CeCe Winans
5.0
(2)
"CeCe Winans"
"Cece Winans is my favorite right now!"
#51
Stavesacre
5.0
(2)
"Stavesacre"
"Stavesacre."
#52
Josh White
5.0
(2)
"* Josh White"
"Liz Vice and Josh White are the two artists I *always* go back to."
#53
Relient K
5.0
(2)
"Relient K, DC Talk, Newsboys (pre 2010), Lincoln Brewster, Crowder, Petra"
"My personal favorite is Relient K."
#54
Brian Sauve
4.5
(2)
"Brian Sauve is a good one too and has a dark country vibe!"
"Brian Sauve is a good one too and has a dark country vibe!"
#55
Semler
4.5
(2)
"I personally really love Semler, they’re a queer christian artist."
"Personally I enjoy Semler."
#56
Red
4.5
(2)
"Red, for hard rock / metal."
"I know some people find it cheesy, but I love Christian rock! Red is my current favorite."
#57
NF
4.5
(2)
"If you want to listen to a little rap Dax and NF are both Christian."
"NF. He does both Christian and mainstream music."
#58
Jon Guerra
4.5
(2)
"I like Jon Guerra, The Brilliance, Gungor, Rend Collective."
"I really like Jon Guerra."
#59
Zach Williams
4.5
(2)
"Zach Williams - Old Church Choir."
"Zach Williams - country."
#60
mewithoutYou
4.5
(2)
"MewithoutYou for sure."
"MewithoutYou, Twenty One Pilots :) "
#61
Phil Wickham
4.5
(2)
"Phil Wickham
Elevation Worship
Bethel Music
Watermark Music"
"I'm listening to Living hope by Phil Wickham, Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin."
#62
Daniel Amos
4.0
(2)
"I also came in here to say Daniel Amos."
"You may like Daniel Amos or the 77's. Or Steve Taylor."
#63
Jon Keith
4.0
(2)
"Jon Keith."
"If you like rap Jon Keith is pretty good."
#64
Sixpence None the Richer
4.0
(2)
"Sixpence None the Richer have a lot of themes of Christianity."
"Interestingly, Six Pence None The Richer, a band that had mainstream success with 'Kiss Me'..."
#65
Matthew Parker
4.0
(2)
"You should check out Matthew Parker."
"You can try Matthew Parker."
#66
Travis Greene
5.0
(1)
"Made a way by Travis Greene."
#67
Christafari
5.0
(1)
"Gospel Reggae is the way to go, most spiritual with best feel. Christafari is excellent."
#68
Rebecca St. James
5.0
(1)
"NEEDTOBREATHE. Some of Rebecca St. James old songs."
#69
DeGarmo and Key
5.0
(1)
"DeGarmo and Key is the first band/group that comes to mind when talking about Christian rock from the era of Fleetwood Mac"
#70
Chris Staples
5.0
(1)
"Chris Staples"
#71
Copeland
5.0
(1)
"Copeland"
#72
Gio
5.0
(1)
"I also would recommend Gio. He is one of my favorite Christian artists"
#73
Job Guarra
5.0
(1)
"I’ve really been enjoying Job Guarra, Audrey Assad, The Porters Gate."
#74
American Arson
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend American Arson, World Gone Cold, Decyfer Down."
#75
Convictions
5.0
(1)
"Some good ones are Convictions, Silent Planet, Impending Doom."
#76
Thrice
5.0
(1)
"Thrice is a must if you also enjoy rock."
#77
Superchick
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been a huge fan of Superchick since I was in middle school."
#78
Wovenhand
5.0
(1)
"Wovenhand and 16 Horsepower."
#79
Bryann Trejo
5.0
(1)
"Bryann Trejo, Lecrae, Casting Crowns."
#80
Afro Gospel
5.0
(1)
"Afro gospel is something i can listen to at work/driving because it’s so upbeat and just really nice."
#81
Mutemath
5.0
(1)
"Mutemath may scratch that alt rock itch."
#82
My Epic
5.0
(1)
"My Epic - Black Light"
#83
Jennifer Knapp
4.0
(1)
"I might get some backlash on this one, but Jennifer Knapp’s first two albums."
#84
Audio Adrenaline
4.0
(1)
"You might like the album Worldwide by Audio Adrenaline"
#85
Tauren Wells
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Tauren Wells? (I don't know much about the R&B world...)"
#86
Eshon Burgundy
4.0
(1)
"Rap: Shai Linne, YB, Eshon Burgundy..."
#87
Kieran the Light
4.0
(1)
"Rap: Shai Linne, YB, Eshon Burgundy, Kieran the Light."
#88
Hawk Nelson
4.0
(1)
"Early Hawk Nelson will cover your punk need."
#89
Artifex Pereo
4.0
(1)
"One of my favorite creative alternative bands."
#90
Melissa Otto
4.0
(1)
"Check out Melissa Otto for something different."
#91
Kanye West
4.0
(1)
"Also rivers and robots."
#92
The Protest
4.0
(1)
"There's a group of guys that go to my church in a band called The Protest."
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