WOW#1 HITS VARIOUS ARTISTS One

WOW#1 HITS
VARIOUS ARTISTS

One must give credence to the WOW series' claim that it has compiled "31 of the greatest Christian music hits ever," as it does on this collection of Number One hits, as WOW is the clear leader in contemporary Christian music (CCM) collections. True to this statement, the biggest hits by spiritually minded performers are here, including quite a few songs that have crossed over into the upper reaches of the secular pop charts. Like the NOW template it is patterned after, this WOW installment mixes in all styles of music, from the country beckonings of MercyMe to the rap-rock of DC Talk to the post-grunge of Third Day and the soulful gospel of Kirk Franklin's God Property. The songs run the gamut from unabashedly reverential songs like Rich Mullins's "Awesome God" to the less-obvious worship of Jars of Clay's surprise modern-rock hit "Flood," and the entirely secular-yet-innocent love song "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. Over the course of its two discs, this WOW compilation presents an exemplary survey of the Christian pop-music landscape.
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WOW HITS 2006
VARIOUS ARTISTS

Beyond being the preeminent voice in Christian music compilations, WOW collections are probably tops in any genre for bringing together the biggest hits in its community, and presenting them in appealing and informative packaging. WOW HITS 2006 is no exception, offering Christian Rock from enduring names like Amy Grant, MercyMe, and Jars of Clay as well as emerging stars like Casting Crowns and Building 429, with songs ranging from the traditionally religious to songs of general hope in the face of crisis.
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