Christian Alt. Rock
The Hedges
1991 (no label)
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
- Strange
- All Aglow
- Protect Your Children
- Family Tree
Christian Alt. Rock
The Hedges
1991 (no label)
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Fix titles tracks 2,3,4,5 with correct names.. Reuploaded on 7/30/21
Christian Alt. Rock
Sometimes We Scream
1990 (no label)
Australia
J.R. Burns – Vocals, keyboards, harmonica
I.K.A. McDonald – Guitars
P.D. Downey – Vocals, acoustic guitar
O.M. Craig – Bass, vocals
R.E.S. Pye – Drums
Back to the River
Counting the Gains
All Guns Blazing
Footsteps in the Sand
Madame Trousseau
Shine
Raining Small Colors
1998 (no label)
Chris Siegle – Lead vocals, guitar
Brian Gray – Guitars
Dan Gray – Bass
Jonathan Farnell – Drums
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Woolton Parrish
Jericho
1989 Agape Records
Erin, Wisconsin, USA
Stacy Maloney – Lead vocals, color guitar, keyboards, piano
Keith Adrian – Bass, backing vocals, keyboards, piano, cello
Danny James – Drums, percussion, piano
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Christian Funk Alt. Rock
Allegretto
199? (no label)
Don Chaffer
Lori Chaffer
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Hey Ruth was one of the bands that Don and Lori Chaffer were in before they formed Waterdeep. In fact, you can hear a lot of the later Waterdeep sound in these songs. Kind of alt-rock-ish, kind of funky, kind of folk-ish rock. The cassette above is all the information I have about this one specifically, so no release date or names of who played on it. The same is true for the other tape I have by them called Largo. However, the Shaffers did release a compilation double CD (called Old Stuff) that had many of the songs here on it with the date of 1991-1993. So I have some idea of when this was released. “Come to Me” and “Who is in Me” didn’t seem to make it on to the compilation CD in 1998. Also, some of the songs that are on the compilation might be older or later versions than the ones here.<not my review>
Christian Rock / New Wave
New link Updated tracks 5 & 6 were bad. If you downloaded it before. please re-download it. Thx
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1988 NES Records
Pymble, NSW, Australia
John Burns – Vocals, keyboards
Iain McDonald – Electric guitars
Peter Downey – Acoustic guitar, vocals
Owen Craig – Bass, vocals
Rik Petereit – Drums, vocals
Bill Marsden – Percussion, additional vocals on tracks 5 to 9
Side 1:
Night After Night
Can You Come Over Tonight
Going Home
Forever
Side 2:
Robin Hood
Do You Know
Voice
Shut Up and Dance
In Your Image
Christian Heavy Alt. Rock
ID
Identify Yourself
1987 (no label)
Pleasanton, California, USA
Lisa McCann – Vocals
Paul Montoya – Guitars
Derek Shaffer – Keyboards
Scott Engel – Drums, vocals
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This is a very eclectic album. Also very long at 17 songs. It starts off with an alternative/space rock song, then jumps into a keyboard-ish heavy metal track, and continues to jump around from song to song to rock to alternative to metal to even some punk.
Christian Gothic Rock
Refuge
1993 (no label)
Martinez, Georgia, USA
Debbie Cocoa – Vocals, instruments
Scott Story – Vocals, instruments
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So when you pose with a metal looking guitar on the tape cover, one would come to expect a metal album with some shredder guitar. But the then the music starts playing, and it is slower, somber, distant sounding music. Is this gothic music? The pace doesn’t pick up until half way through the second track, and there is a lot of guitar soloing on here… but still a definite melancholy sound that is distinctly goth. Some tracks like “Killing of a King” are not really that gothic, but then “J.E.S.U.S.” is very gothic. Interesting. (not my review)
Christian Electronica / Eurodance
Jump to the Drum
1992 (no label)
Sheri Swaback
Janet Chalupnik
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This is another highly sought after demo. This one features Sheri Swaback, who went on to join Deitiphobia, Massivivid, and now Sstaria. It was produced by Barry Blazs of Code of Ethics fame, and even features a cover of a Code of Ethics song (“Can’t Live a Day”). There is also a cover of an Ian Eskelin song (“Beat of My Heart”). The three non-covers are written by Swaback and Blazs. So, of course, it does have a euro-pop sound like Code of Ethics, but really kind of does its own thing. There are some guitars in the mix, but this is still electronica rather than the industrial or industrial metal of Swaback’s next two bands. I think this is the only release by this band, which is too bad.
Christian Alt. Rock
Demo
199? (no label)
Kansas, USA
Another mysterious alternative rock band. Definitely an early 90s mix of alt rock, indie rock, and shoegaze.
Christian Pop Punk / Alt Rock
Peanutbutter and Jelly
1997 (no label)
Cedar Groove, New Jersey, USA
Crissie Verhagen – Vocals
Danny Papa – Guitar
Chris Lindstrom – Bass
Chris Mizzone – Drums
This band was formerly going by Element316. They released one demo under that name, and then dropped the “316” part. After this demo, they signed to Burnt Toast Records and released Future Plans Undecided. If all of that sounds familiar, it is because Tooth & Nail Records picked up Future Plans Undecided, remixed it slightly, and made the band change names to Elemenet101. They then released a couple of albums for Tooth & Nail before calling it quits. This demo seems a bit more punk than their later releases, but still pop-oriented. The vocals are bit buried and/or mixed weird on this demo (well more so than on most demos, that is).(not review)
Christian Alt Rock
Seclusions Paradise
1984 Independent
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Karen Rush – Vocals, percussion
Dave White – Keyboards, drum machine, percussion
Russell Wakeling – Guitars
Des Wilson – Bass, acoustic guitar
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The long lost Thin Red Line album emerges. This one was released between 1983’s Equinox and 1985’s Thin Red Line EP. There is also some confusion over the title of the tape, and you can see why in the scan above. The artwork says Seclusion in Paradise, while the spine says Seclusions Paradise. It seems that Seclusions Paradise is used the most, including in the song lyrics of track 2, so I am going with that. For those that don’t know, Dave White went on to form Clear and then Lung after this band released a few more tapes. Which is quite the contrast, as this is kind of laid back alternative rock. I like this style a lot, even though it’s often not that aggressive. They just do a great job writing the songs.(not review)
Christian Rock
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Christian 80's Pop
Link updated 7/24/21
I'm unable to find any info on this demo tape
Source: DirectTAPE 24bit 48khz
Format: 320kbps 48khz
Tracks:
Christian Acoustic Pop Thrashabilly
Canned
1986 (no label)
Tasmania, Australia
Mark Narkowicz – Vocals, acoustic guitar
Mark Adams – Vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Andrew Viney – Occasional yells, acoustic bass
Tim Gleeson – Vocals, drum, percussion
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Wasn’t sure what this was by the band name or title, and there a lot of songs. A comedy troupe? An avant-garde noise band? Turns out it is a folk-ish quirky rock band, kind of like if Hokus Pick was more acoustic and from Australia, with a good dose of traditional folk songs thrown in. In fact, six of the songs are traditional songs or covers of Woody Guthrie and Iva Twydell. Sometimes you think it is a throwback to Gospel/traditional music, other times they might be opening for the Dead Milkmen. You also hear harmonica, mandolin, and other folk-y instruments. The band calls themselves “acoustic pop thrashabilly” and that works. Seems they went on to releases several albums and singles after this one.
(this is not my review)
I was unable to find any info on this Gem. If you know something. Let me know
Very Rare,Out Of Print,Hard To Find Tape to Digital(24bit/48khz)
Members:
Willcarter-Castratti - All guitars,leand & Harmony vocals
Steve Black-Lead/Harmony vocals,Keyboard
Fontaine Isles-Drums,Percussion,Harmony vocals
Mike Jones-Bass
Tracks:
1.Child of Glory
2.Of Sea and Sky
3.All I'll Ever Need
4.Simple Dreams
5.Sundraquilanthria
6.Navigation: One
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Christian Alt Rock
Sick Underground Guitar
1990 (no label)
Utrecht, Netherlands
Edwin Ogenio – Sick guitar, lead vocals
Gerard van Driesten – Bass, background vocals
Renee – Percussions
Steef – Drums, background vocals
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This appears to be a side project from members of Decision D. The sound here is more like sloppy alternative grunge rock. Maybe comparable to LS Underground or Four Living Creatures, but without the tight musicianship. Or maybe mixed with the looseness of Breakfast with Amy? Either way, it’s not that the songs are bad – just a little too long. They all ramble a bit… or a lot. This is actually a live album, so a lot of this could be stuff that was improvised somewhat. Seems that they later shortened their name to Clappies, and released at least one more demo called Dancing Away Depression. Also note that the song “Repent and Sing” listed on the cover does not appear on the actual tape.(not review)
Dark’s End
1992 (no label)
Marbach, Germany
Uli Horner – Vocals
Martin Zettler – Guitars
Dirk Nising – Bass
Christian Schmidt – Drums
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Dan Koenig – Guitar, vocals
Roger Arendse – Bass, backing vocals
Lisa Klive-Koenig – Drums, vocals, keyboards
James D. Murray – Bass clarinet
Christian Alt. Rock
Very Rare Demo Tape
Q-Pek & Owens are from One Bad Pig
Paul Q-Pek - Lead vocals, guitarSam Nunes - Bass, vocals
Michael Willoughby - Keyboards, vocals
Phillip Owens - Drums, vocals
Maury Millican - Guitar on “Tear Down the Walls”
P.Q. - Keyboards
A bunch of strange people taking up space in the studio - The “Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey!” Chorus
Truth Be Told
Kingdom Come
Mrs. Lowery
Tear Down The Walls
Boxes
The Healing
Christian Rock/Metal
Blizzful Zample
1993 (no label)
Sweden
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Christian AOR
Cry Out
1987 (no label)
Jacksonville, Oregon, USA
Lynda Holt Morrison – Lead vocals
Dave Day – Guitar, lead vocals
Jeff Bates – Keyboards, guitar, vocals
Larry Wicks – Bass, vocals, guitar
John Scott Armes – Drums, percussion
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Side 2:
This is not the same Zion that was started by Rex Scott before he formed X-Sinner. This is a hard rock band from Oregon that borders on heavy metal at times, and 80s rock at other times.
Christian Rock/Metal
Check out this great band from Brazil
Good things are coming soon with this band..
Tracklist:
Christian Hard Rock
Note: I edited all talking after track 2
Fans of REZ(Resurrection Band)
It’s Good to Be Alive
1988 (no label)
The Netherlands
Ytsje Droogsma – Vocals
Jouke Droogsma – Vocals and lead guitar
Jurjen Wind – Rhythm guitar
Benno Nijmeyer – Bass
Johan Boersma – Drums
Just want to let you all know that i'm still working on getting the 30+ demo tapes posted.. So, As soon I get them converted over to digital. Will post them here...
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Christian Hard Rock
Wavering Deficit
1997 (no label)
Clyde, New York, USA
Sherri Schmitz Smith – Most guitars, lead vocals, percussion
Shawn Harnish – Some guitar parts
Scott Andrezejewski – Bass guitar on some songs
Tim Reed – Bass on all other songs
Art Ralston – Drums
Jim Hinrich – Background vocals, congas
Tim Sampson – Harmonica
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Casa Alianza
Sanctuary: Songs for the Voiceless
1996 (no label)
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Alison Eve – Vocals, classical guitar
Paul A. Davies – Electric guitar, classical guitar, synth lead guitar, background vocals
Phillip Rainey – Bass
Alyson Rainey – Violin
Paul Cudby – Drums, percussion
Helen Turner – Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Rachel Coates – Acoustic guitar, low whistle, vocals
Jason Bell – Chapman stick
Richard Coates – Drums, percussion
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This demo is basically a split tape recorded to benefit Casa Alianza, an organization that works to protect street children in Guatemala. The contact information is in England, so I am guessing these are two UK based bands raising money for relief work in Central America. Eve & The Garden is an ethereal folk band – the synths and violin probably adding to that feeling. Their song does surprisingly pick up the pace during the chorus – wasn’t expecting that. The Rumors are True is a Celtic folk band that reminds me of Iona in some ways, but more on the folk side. Having a chapman stick and low whistle on their song probably helps that comparison, but those two instruments are always a plus in my book.(not review)
Christian Groove Metal
Between U and Me
1995 (no label)
South Lake Tahoe, California, USA
Scott Thomas – Lead Vocals
Russ Cootey – All guitars
The Unstoppable Rev. Chim Chim – Bass
Jeremy Orris – Drums
Christian Alt. Rock
Politics, Poetry, and…
1990 (no label)
Brisbane, Australia
Jonathan Sargeant – Vocals
Timothy Hills – Guitar, vocals
Ben Thomson – Bass
Phil Neil – Drums
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Christian Industrial Metal/Rock
Ponderings
1996 137 Records
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Brian C. Jones – Electronic wizard, vocals, general nuisance
Scott D. Lee – Apprentice, graphics, public relations
Scott Barrett – Guitars
Heavy Cat – Violin on “The Tree”
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Christian Heavy Metal
Rock and Roll
1988 (no label)
Porterville, California, USA
Gina Taylor – Vocals
Mike Taylor – Guitars
Eric Claussen – Additional guitars
Kevin D. Davis – Bass
Marty Dodson – Drums
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Honestly, I thought this would be some form of alternative or
progressive rock based on the band name and cover. But it turns out it
is female fronted heavy metal. They tend to blend in some progressive
metal parts with some commercial metal parts in many songs. For example,
the first track has guitar riffs and playing that leans progressive
metal, while the verses definitely have a commercial metal style (guitar
drops out while a plodding bass/drum mixture comes to the front). If
you were to tell me that the guitarist was a huge Queensryche fan, while
the main songwriter was a commercial metal fan, I would believe it.
It’s a mixture that works well (not my review)
Christian Rock
The Voice
1989 (no label)
Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
Heather Hathaway – Vocals
Robb Marrs – Vocals
John Marrs – Keyboards, classical guitar, synth, drum programming
Eric Douthitt – Electronic percussion, drum programming
Side 1:
Side 2:
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Christian Industrial
If another has the following:
1994-Strain
1995-Black and...
Let me know. I'm looking for an copy.Thanks
Ängst
The Null Hypothesis
(1995) 137 Records
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Matthew M. Nordan – vocals, instruments
Side 1:
Side 2:
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Christian Metal
128kbps
Tracks:
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Christian Rock / Pop / Metal
-Track Listing-
1. Allegory - Crimson & Snow
2. Anna's Eye Tooth - Child
3. Cybernetix(metal) - Mortal Defilement
4. Epa Aldea - Joy and Tremble
5. Glass House - Welcome
6. Here Lies Franklin - Intro-Mission
7. Insight(metal) - Kids
8. Josiah(rock metal) - In My Life
9. Junno Janni(alt rock) - Grace
10. Living Stones(rock) - Please Help Me
11. Mechanizm(metal) - Devil's Fruit
12. Mr. Crazy - Smile
13. David Peightal Trio - Tracker
14. Scout - Crying Out Your Name
15. Touch Velvet - Broken
Christian Alt. Rock
Source:DirectTAPE recorded at 24bit/48khz . encoded @ 320kbps/48khz
Changed name to Acoustic Shack
Tracks:
I will be there
In love again
I surrender
80s Pop/Rock / CCM
Info:
Bloodline was formed in '86 out of two bands.Sun from St Cloud with Mitch Groethe and Salt which was Nancy Ruby, Dave Ruby, Dan Wood, Clif Cline, and Do Rouse. The group was only active for 2 yrears and recorded the One In The Spirit as the only album in 1987.
Tracklist:
Christian Rock / Pop
Apart From Me
1985 Broken Records
Plymouth, Devonshire, England
Simon Elvin – Lead vocals, piano, synthesizers, clarinet, acoustic guitar, drums, rhythm programmes
Dave Wellington – Backing vocals
Linda Nicols – Backing vocals, duet on “The Need in Me”
Steve Wheeler – Lead guitar, backing vocals on “Warriors”
Side 1:
Side 2:
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Christian Grunge
AKA Crucifix
Rough Mix Song Demo
1994 (no label)
La Grange Park, Illinois, USA
Dan Linhart – Vocals
James Magrini – Guitar, backing vocals
MIke Croschere – Bass
Jeff Bures – Drums
Side 1:
Slipping Through
I Alone
Mind Rape
Crimson Glow
Side 2:
Like a Crown
Down
House Burn
Revelation
Christian Hard Rock
Tracks:
We've got the Spirit!
Sing You Own Kind of Song
Cephas/Psalm 96
Who Am I
Road to Emmaus
Allegory
Christian Alt. Rock / Power Pop
Rare,Out Of Print, Hard To Find
Rough Unmixed Demos (No EQ)
1999 (no label)
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Harry Gore – Vocals, guitar, lead guitar, bass on track 3
Mervin Nickel – Guitars, lead guitar
Henry Gerber – Vocals, bass, guitar on track 3
Mark Corvino – Drums, percussion
1.You’ll Never be a Girl
2.Receive
3.Father God
4.(Ain’t Gonna Live a) Godless Life
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Christian Acoustic / Rock / Alternative Rock
Live in Holland
1986 Hubcap Records
Boardman, Ohio, USA
Terry McCabe – Vocals, acoustic guitar
Side 1:
Sold Out
Breaking Out of Jail
I’m Glad I’m Not Religious
Lord of My Life
Sodom and Gomorrah
Side 2:
Snow Mountain
Dance
Your Letter
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Christian Alt. Rock
Demo
1989 Independent
Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania, USA
Steve Haines – Vocals
Dave Smith – Guitar, vocalsBill Mackie – Acoustic guitar, keys, vocals
Ban Zaslow – Bass
Scott Hopkins – Drums
Lydia Zaslow – Additional vocals on “Looking Forward”
Change the World
No Breakdown Here
Looking Forward
Dancing Soldiers
Skin Deep
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Christian Alt. Rock
Camel Society Kings
1986 Independent
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Anthony Lancenese – Bass
Timmy Marsh – All guitars
Michael Angelino – Voice, drums
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Christian Alt. Rock
1989 Mister M Records (MRM 001)
Dan Donovan – Lead vocals, guitars
Solze – Bass
Mark Stirk – Keyboards, vocals
Ali Byworth – Drums
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Christian Emo / Rock
Afraid EP
1998 (no label)
Gainsville, Florida, USA
Chris Siegle – Vocals, guitar
Brian Gray – Guitar
Dan Gray – Bass
Jonathan Farnell – Drums
Tracklist:
1.5
2.20/20
3.Raining Small Colors
4.One Second of Grace
5.Lost Impurity
6.Afraid
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Christian Punk RockIkthus (aka) changed named to Strongarm in 1993
Members:
Dave Bean-Vocals
Jason Berrgeren-Guitars
Matthew John-Bass
Christ Carbonell-Drums
Tracks:
Follow Me
A Way
Monkeys Uncle
Lazy
Kiss the Son