Alternative Christian Music (ACM) is classified as a genre of alternative rock music that is typically contains uplifting lyrics referencing Christian beliefs, faith in God, and other worldly spiritual views.
Differing slightly from Christian rock music, this music tends to place more emphasis on musical style rather than lyrical content, though this varies from artist to artist. Some bands insert only a modicum of faith-based content into their lyrics, while others focus on faith-filled messages throughout most of their songs.
Alternative Christian Music began emerging onto the mainstream in the early 1980s through various punk and new wave bands such as Andy McCarroll and Moral Support, Undercover, Quickflight, Youth Choir, and Daniel Amos. While many of these bands eventually disbanded, many more quickly took their place, and several bands of the genre became very successful, overpowering Christian pop music and crossing over into mainstream markets.
The popularity of alternative music has helped propel alternative Christian music ever forward, fulfilling the needs of many listeners who appreciate both the musical style and the faith-based lyrics. |
