You listened to them at youth group, and you saw them at concerts like Alive, Creation Fest and Winter Jam. Here are what some of your favorite Christian bands from the 2000s are doing today.
1. Relient K
Sometimes you jammed to “College Kids” and “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” and other times you reflected on deeper theological songs like “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” and “Be My Escape.” A generation of Christian youth headbanged to what many say is the Christian version of Blink-182. Relient K released a new album on July 23 with a quirky, yet mature sound. "Air for Free" is filled with relaxing summertime songs, as well as sincere prayers to God. It is the Relient K you know and love packaged in a new form.
2. Hawk Nelson
For those of us who were feeling lonely in 2007, Hawk Nelson’s fun and fast-paced songs were there for us, and we were grateful to have a “Friend Like that.” Puns aside, Hawk Nelson’s music style changed quite a bit after lead singer Jason Dunn left the band in 2012. Hawk Nelson’s sound the last few years has been Christian contemporary, similar to Newsboys or Tenth Avenue North. If you’re missing Hawk Nelson’s pop-punk sound, check out Jason Dunn’s new band Lights Go Down.
3.Switchfoot
Switchfoot’s latest studio album “Where the Light Shines Through” released on July 8 is filled with the hope of Christ. The theme of the album is overcoming despair and disillusionment. It does not hide their hope in Christ, but at the same time feels accessible to non-Christians. In addition to inspirational songs such as “Where the Light Shines Through” and “Live it Well,” the album also includes fun songs such as “Bull in a China Shop” and “Float.”
4. Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch’s new album "Exhale" released this past June is as heavy and hard-hitting as they’ve ever been, musically and theologically.. If you love their previous albums, this album won’t disappoint. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to have some more variety in their genre of music.
5.Lacey Sturm
While Flyleaf’s future is up in the air after the departure of Kirsten May, their old lead singer Lacey Sturm is still going strong. Sure, she took a break to focus on her family life, but after releasing singles such as “The Reason” and “Mercy Tree” for the Billy Graham Association and “Heavy Prey” for the film “Underworld,” she has finally released her first full album after Flyleaf this past February. For those who had missed her heavy rock style style with a redemptive message, her album “Life Screams” is a welcome home.
What were some of your favorite Christian rock bands from the 2000s? Are there any important ones that I've missed?
