After Jars of Clay won the Dove award for New Artist of the Year and dc Talk won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, is it any wonder why a project like this would be made? Alternative Christian music is quickly becoming one of the most popular styles of Christian music today. The groups have appeal to teenagers, Generation-Xers, and even fans of secular music. The quality of the music is what attracts people to these groups. But it is their commitment to Christ that is reflected in the lyrics. Both of these factors can be found in this compilation of alternative Christian music, Seltzer - Modern Rock To Settle Your Soul.
The Dove award winner for song of the year in Christian music in 1996 was dc Talk's "Jesus Freak." Their selection summarizes the purpose of this album. Though the style of music is a bit more aggressive, the message in the music remains unwavering:
What will people think when they hear that I'm a Jesus freak What will people do when they find that it is true I don't really care if they label me a Jesus freak There ain't no disguising the truth
It is the truth of the message of Christ that each of these groups strive to communicate through their music. And, as evidenced by the mainstream success of many of these groups, the message is reaching those who would otherwise not listen to a "Christian" group.
This project features some of the biggest names in alternative Christian music-Jars of Clay, dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, Third Day, MxPx, Plank Eye, Big Tent Revival, Grammatrain, Poor Old Lu, Johnny Q Public, Holy Soldier, Supertones, and The Choir. If you want an entire album of the best groups in alternative Christian music, then Seltzer might be just what the doctor ordered.
