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Steven Curtis Chapman

As the 1990s began and Christian artists felt less shackled by the industry's conservative past, singer/songwriters such as Steven Curtis Chapman began to flex their creative muscles. Radio welcomed the change in sound Chapman and others ushered in, and the singer began his ascent to the top of the genre, aided by his rocking live show and much more. Here are Chapman's essential recordings.
cover Real Life Conversations
by Steven Curtis Chapman
Emd/Sparrow
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Nineteen eighty-eight's Real Life Conversations, Steven Curtis Chapman's second release, shows why he became one of Christian music's best. While other CCM artists were tinkling around with that late-1980s synthesizer sound and disposable pop music, Chapman was releasing thoughtful and well-written material. "Faithful Too" and "Tuesday's Child" open with a power-chord-driven rock appeal. But Chapman slows it down with the beautiful "For Who He Really Is," augmented by Nashville session superstar... Read more

cover Heaven In The Real World
by Steven Curtis Chapman
Emd/Sparrow
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Throughout his career, Steven Curtis Chapman has tastefully combined his appreciation for down-home country with forward-sounding pop sensibilities. Add to the country and pop a bundle of opportunities for Chapman to flash his guitar wizardry, and you have his 1994 release Heaven in the Real World, one of the more pleasing Christian-music efforts of the decade. The light-hearted "King of the Jungle" and "Dancing with the Dinosaur" are balanced by the more serious and moving "Still Listening" and... Read more

cover Signs Of Life
by Steven Curtis Chapman
Emd/Sparrow
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Like his peer Michael W. Smith, the exuberant Steven Curtis Chapman only gets better with each album. The 1996 release Signs of Life shows Chapman at his best. With thoughtful, introspective lyrics and crisp production, Signs of Life bursts with many high moments, including the intro "Lord of the Dance," spiced with Chapman's hot Dobro licks and zesty fiddle. The title song and "Let Us Pray" are the two most radio-ready cuts and will leave you with irresistible melodies. "Celebrate You," "Free,"... Read more




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