Christian Hard Music
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


For lovers of Christian rock and heavy metal!
 
HomeHome  RegisterRegister  Log inLog in  

 

 Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties

Go down 
+5
Driven
Xid
Staybrite
Redeemed Fool
Dynamis
9 posters
AuthorMessage
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 11:38 am

In order to celebrate the New Year I decided to put together a compilation of what I feel are 50 of the top Christian Metal & Hard Rock Albums of the eighties at Angelic Warlord.  Following is the link: http://www.angelicwarlord.com/articles/topalbumsoftheeighties.html

Keep in mind the list is a compilation of my favorites from the era- so I hope I do not generate too much controversy.  Also note that since the site does not cover thrash I did not include Vengeance Rising, Tourniquet, etc.

I am looking forward to reading everyone's feedback.

Also, should I consider doing something like this for the 90's and subsequent decades?

Thanks,

Andy
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Redeemed Fool

Redeemed Fool


Number of posts : 1093
Age : 56
Localisation : In a van, down by the river....
Registration date : 2013-10-24

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 12:01 pm

Oh, we'll all quibble over the order, like why the heck is Atomic Arena not top ten, but it's a good list.
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 12:08 pm

Quote :
Oh, we'll all quibble over the order, like why the heck is Atomic Arena not top ten, but it's a good list.

I skip over a couple of tracks on "Atomic Arena" ("Heaven Or Nothing" & "Cultic Regimes") while production is a bit too polished for my taste.  Still, a great album.
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Staybrite

Staybrite


Number of posts : 23668
Age : 56
Localisation : Arizona Desert
Registration date : 2007-02-08

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 1:09 pm

Great list! Substantially more progress heavy than I would have picked myself, but not at all surprising given your taste.  I certainly agree with a lot of your picks, but would have loved to see Red Sea on the list (or was it a 90's band).

_________________
"I used to be indecisive.......... Now I'm not sure."
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 2:15 pm

Quote :
Great list! Substantially more progress heavy than I would have picked myself, but not at all surprising given your taste.  I certainly agree with a lot of your picks, but would have loved to see Red Sea on the list (or was it a 90's band).


Thanks- glad that you enjoy the list and agree that my tastes trends more towards the progressive than some.  I believe Red Sea came out in 1994- so if I did a list for the nineties Red Sea would rate very high (perhaps top 5).
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Xid

Xid


Number of posts : 5591
Age : 55
Localisation : Knoxville, TN
Registration date : 2014-03-12

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 2:40 pm

Nice list!
Back to top Go down
http://www.joshuascreed.com
Staybrite

Staybrite


Number of posts : 23668
Age : 56
Localisation : Arizona Desert
Registration date : 2007-02-08

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 03, 2015 5:12 pm

Dynamis wrote:
Quote :
Great list! Substantially more progress heavy than I would have picked myself, but not at all surprising given your taste.  I certainly agree with a lot of your picks, but would have loved to see Red Sea on the list (or was it a 90's band).


Thanks- glad that you enjoy the list and agree that my tastes trends more towards the progressive than some.  I believe Red Sea came out in 1994- so if I did a list for the nineties Red Sea would rate very high (perhaps top 5).

I expected that was the case, especially given Robin recorded both Die Happy albums before the Red Sea album. Thumbs Up

_________________
"I used to be indecisive.......... Now I'm not sure."
Back to top Go down
Driven

Driven


Number of posts : 6210
Age : 106
Localisation : Sherbrooke, QC
Registration date : 2011-03-26

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 3:22 pm

Very good selection, some of my Top 10 albums are in that list (Barnabas, Mastedon among those).
Back to top Go down
alldatndensum
Admin
alldatndensum


Number of posts : 23657
Age : 55
Localisation : Tennessee
Registration date : 2007-01-30

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 4:15 pm

I would agree with some and disagree with some.  But, seeing it is a personal list, I will just let it go and say, "You're wrong!"  lol! 


I don't even know how I would go about ranking albums from the 80s to be honest.

_________________
I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution.

https://christianhardmusic.niceboard.com/
Back to top Go down
http://www.christianhardmusic.com
Guilty/Forgiven

Guilty/Forgiven


Number of posts : 9986
Age : 55
Localisation : Yucca Valley, CA
Registration date : 2007-05-18

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 4:53 pm

We have very similar tastes as that list would be super close to my own if I were to make one.
While I wouldn't have Livgren in the #1 spot, I don't see anything in the list that I would exclude... there's more I'd INCLUDE, but like Alldat says, I wouldn't be able to even put a list like that together. I'd spend too much time arguing with myself as to what should be included and in which order.

All in all it's an excellent list that I would agree with mostly. And yes, I'd love to see a 90's list too !
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 5:14 pm

Quote :
I would agree with some and disagree with some.  But, seeing it is a personal list, I will just let it go and say, "You're wrong!"

My initial thought was to instead rank the list alphabetically by artist to avoid controversy- but then again what would a list of this sort be without some type of controversy...


Quote :
I don't even know how I would go about ranking albums from the 80s to be honest.

...but like Alldat says, I wouldn't be able to even put a list like that together. I'd spend too much time arguing with myself as to what should be included and in which order.

Well, what I did was initially create an Excel worksheet of all possible albums I would consider for possible inclusion on the list and started ranking them 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.  If in doubt I simply trusted by gut.


Quote :
While I wouldn't have Livgren in the #1 spot, I don't see anything in the list that I would exclude

The Kerry Livgren solo album has a lot of sentimental value dating back to the eighties- I even remember where and when I purchased the vinyl copy (and besides it is one of only a couple of reviews at the site to receive a perfect score.


Quote :
And yes, I'd love to see a 90's list too !


Yesterday, I put together a similar Excel worksheet and made a list of potential candidates and had over 100- so it will be difficult to narrow it down to 50.  However, I do have close to the first 15 done.  With the nineties you get prime Bride and Deliverance, at least three albums from Impellitteri and several 'one shot' bands that released one great album and then disappeared (Red Sea, Recon, Fear Not).

All in all, thanks everyone for the feedback and input- it helps inspire me to begin work on the 90's list.
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 5:17 pm

Quote :
Very good selection, some of my Top 10 albums are in that list (Barnabas, Mastedon among those).

I am glad that someone sees eye to eye with those selections, very underrated.  Mastedon has some of the best AOR I have heard (right up there with Novella).
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Guilty/Forgiven

Guilty/Forgiven


Number of posts : 9986
Age : 55
Localisation : Yucca Valley, CA
Registration date : 2007-05-18

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 5:47 pm

Quote :
Quote :While I wouldn't have Livgren in the #1 spot, I don't see anything in the list that I would exclude
The Kerry Livgren solo album has a lot of sentimental value dating back to the eighties- I even remember where and when I purchased the vinyl copy (and besides it is one of only a couple of reviews at the site to receive a perfect score.

If I were to put together a Top 50 list of my own, I can guarantee I'd list some in the top 10 that would leave people scratching their heads... and the reason being is, they'd be albums that had extremely strong sentimental value to me.  There were quite a few albums I got as a new believer and just loved them for their strong lyrics and honesty.. not so much for their popularity or talent.
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 6:14 pm

Quote :
If I were to put together a Top 50 list of my own, I can guarantee I'd list some in the top 10 that would leave people scratching their heads... and the reason being is, they'd be albums that had extremely strong sentimental value to me.  There were quite a few albums I got as a new believer and just loved them for their strong lyrics and honesty.. not so much for their popularity or talent.


I feel this is the why each list of such kind put together would look substantially different-each person's tastes vary.  I was a Christian not much more than a year when the Kerry Livgren solo album was released.  Likewise, if I had included albums from the 70's then Rez Band's "Rainbow's End" would have ranked highly.
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Driven

Driven


Number of posts : 6210
Age : 106
Localisation : Sherbrooke, QC
Registration date : 2011-03-26

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 8:20 pm

This is a top 10 thread I had a while back… lots of similarities. Barnabas, Armageddon, Mastedon, Saint.

http://www.christianhardmusic.com/t5979-top-10-christian-rock-metal-albums
Back to top Go down
Staybrite

Staybrite


Number of posts : 23668
Age : 56
Localisation : Arizona Desert
Registration date : 2007-02-08

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 04, 2015 9:44 pm

Dynamis wrote:

Yesterday, I put together a similar Excel worksheet and made a list of potential candidates and had over 100- so it will be difficult to narrow it down to 50.  However, I do have close to the first 15 done.  With the nineties you get prime Bride and Deliverance, at least three albums from Impellitteri and several 'one shot' bands that released one great album and then disappeared (Red Sea, Recon, Fear Not).

All in all, thanks everyone for the feedback and input- it helps inspire me to begin work on the 90's list.

Very cool, looking forward to seeing that.

_________________
"I used to be indecisive.......... Now I'm not sure."
Back to top Go down
Guilty/Forgiven

Guilty/Forgiven


Number of posts : 9986
Age : 55
Localisation : Yucca Valley, CA
Registration date : 2007-05-18

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 05, 2015 11:17 am

^ me 2 !
Back to top Go down
Redeemed Fool

Redeemed Fool


Number of posts : 1093
Age : 56
Localisation : In a van, down by the river....
Registration date : 2013-10-24

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 05, 2015 11:49 am

Now I want that Arkangel album that I used to have on cassette.
Back to top Go down
Through The Dark Radio

Through The Dark Radio


Number of posts : 4330
Age : 54
Localisation : Pennsylvania
Registration date : 2013-09-17

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 05, 2015 12:10 pm

Motherlode!! Oooh, there's a nice rarity to the list. Thumbs Up
Back to top Go down
StarPilot

StarPilot


Number of posts : 26
Age : 62
Localisation : Kansas City
Registration date : 2013-12-07

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 14, 2015 9:23 pm

Cool. More music to check out.  Thanks for the list and please do a 90's version.  Love your website.  Have found a lot of great Christian metal there.  Really appreciate the time you put into it.

Oh and what?  No Phil Keaggy?  J/K I know that he's not metal.  Ph'lip Side though man.  Come on!!!
Back to top Go down
Guilty/Forgiven

Guilty/Forgiven


Number of posts : 9986
Age : 55
Localisation : Yucca Valley, CA
Registration date : 2007-05-18

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 14, 2015 9:39 pm

Quote :
Ph'lip Side though man


Ph'lip Side is a great album ! Got it on vinyl
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 14, 2015 9:53 pm

Quote :
Cool. More music to check out.  Thanks for the list and please do a 90's version.  Love your website.  Have found a lot of great Christian metal there.  Really appreciate the time you put into it.

Oh and what?  No Phil Keaggy?  J/K I know that he's not metal.  Ph'lip Side though man.  Come on!!!

Glad that you enjoy the site- it always makes my day to hear someone discover new music from reading the reviews.  Yes, I am hard at work on a 90's list- have roughly the top 30 outlined but still have a lot of work to do.  I kind of feel like a head coach of a football team trying to decide upon the final roster for the season- in the end I am going to have to make some very tough cuts!

I am not going to leak too much information, but I hope nobody is going to mind having two Veni Domine albums in the top 5 (that is the 'prog' fan in me!).  Also, I am sure there are going to be some out there upset that I have not rated "Weapons Of Our Warfare" higher...

Also, a few 'sleepers' that many might not be expecting: Lightmare - "The Fool" and 20/20 Blind - "Never Far".

I like Phil Keaggy but he is not quite heavy enough to have made the list.  I agree with you about Ph'lip Side though, the second half of the album includes some of his heavier moments (Royal Commandment, Sunday School, Pulling Down).  Also, I have a double CD that includes both Ph'lip Side and Town To Town.
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Through The Dark Radio

Through The Dark Radio


Number of posts : 4330
Age : 54
Localisation : Pennsylvania
Registration date : 2013-09-17

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeThu Jan 15, 2015 10:43 am

The Fool is a great album.  I'll be playing "Rebellion" on my show tonight.
Back to top Go down
Dynamis

Dynamis


Number of posts : 1646
Localisation : Arizona
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 18, 2015 1:17 pm

Just want anyone to know that I have finalized the top 50 albums from the 90's.  Yes, it was an arduous task, but hope I have a fairly accurate list that will not upset too many people.

At this point I need to add the 2 to 3 sentence description to each album and then come up with all the images.  The problem is that my old scanner will not work on the new Windows 7 computer (I think it might have something to do with the scanning software being designed for Windows 98, which while worked fine on XP has 'compatibility issues' with a W7 environment).

So looks like I am going to have to fire up the old XP computer and hope for the best...
Back to top Go down
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/
Through The Dark Radio

Through The Dark Radio


Number of posts : 4330
Age : 54
Localisation : Pennsylvania
Registration date : 2013-09-17

Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 19, 2015 9:29 am

Yes, the wonderful new Windows 7 Very Happy
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties Empty
PostSubject: Re: Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties   Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties I_icon_minitime

Back to top Go down
 
Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Eighties
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» Top 10 Christian rock/metal albums?
» Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the Nineties
» Christian Albums By...
» Your Top 100 Christian Albums
» 50 Greatest Christian Albums of All Time...

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Christian Hard Music :: The BUZZ!!! Music that ROCKS your face off!-
Jump to: