My initial attraction to the Christian Rock band Skillet has waned in much the same fashion that most music gradually fades from my favor, but "You Are My Hope" from the album Alien Youth remains a favorite. Aside from being a great tune -- not to hard & not too soft -- the lyrics are an extension of the musical theme that's been rattling around my head lately: God's love and my need for Him.
What is really great, though, is that shortly after the tragedies on 9/11 a Christian radio station mixed in parts of the speeches that Billy Graham and George Bush made in the public memorials that followed to create a noble tribute to the fallen and a source of comfort for those who remained. Very touching and it's my preferred rendition. At the time it was free on the band's Web site, but I'm not sure where you would be able to find it today.
But go to the there anyway as, like many of the Christian groups, they often allow free downloads of selected songs. I just picked up "Imperfection" from the new album Collide. It's pretty good and the samples of the rest of the songs are making me think of grabbing this album for $9.99 on iTunes.
