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I was skating when I was younger, and the Altar Boys were the christian alternative for bands like Nine Inch Nails and Suicidal Tendancies. Their chord structure and beat truely represent the "grunge - punk" of the eighties (when you could actually tell what the singer was saying).

All in all, if you like punk - this is an Excellent example of the sound punk should have stayed with. I've heard and played many different styles, but I have never heard the clean sound of the Altar Boys' (for lack of a better phrase) 'gut level music' and message replicated anywhere since then.

BUY THIS ALBUM... YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
-- REBELS FOR CHRIST! --

The Altar Boys are a truly original and talented Christian band. Classifying themselves as punk, they are far from the simple 3 chord, music school dropouts of regular world punk. The message on these albums is uplifting plain and simple. The Altar Boys are not afraid to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. Of all the albums the Altar Boys released I like these 2 the best. The music is hard and driving and the messages are plain, simple, and truthful. Lyrically this is some of my favorite rock music.
Mike Stand (lead singer) does have a more poetic and artistically smoother side on his 2 solo albums.

I first heard these guys in a mens clothing store over the store music system in the mid-80's, "Final Hour" was the track playing. It grabbed me deep inside- they really conveyed the agony of His final hours before the cross. I was raised up in a christian home and church, and had wandered far and wide, and this music helped bring me back Home where I belonged. I definitely had a "Heart Lost in Nowhere", and they reminded me that "Life Begins at the Cross". Its punk appeal is still fashionable today, they don't cram their beliefs down your throat, but the message is still loud and clear. One of the best concerts I've ever attended was when they played at the Trenton War Memorial (go figure!) Cheez I miss 'em! Definitely buy this disc!

I must agree with zelig up there. These albums were my lifeline in the 80s. Best played loud and when feeling defiant. Rebel from mainstream "rebellion." Dedicated band members still do it for the love of it all. My records and tapes are all worn down so now i am getting it on CD.

I started listening to them in the late 80's. Ill never forget my first tape with "When Your A Rebel". This band has a great sound, true Christian lyrics, and originality that was hard to find. Hoping to get all of the mp3s again real soon.

I was very excited to receive this item! It has no scratches and plays perfectly. It is so hard to get this item on CD with original cover so receiving this was a bonus. The price was quite reasonable and I certainly got what I paid for. I love the Altar Boys and this CD is a valuable addition to my collection. You have been a pleasure to deal with. Thankyou for your business,

Mary.

I've loved the Replacements for a long time, longer than I've been a Christian. When I found this band who were playing Spirit driven music almost identical to the Replacements sound I was stoked.

Their first album, which is self-titled, is more punk and ska driven, though also very good. But by these two albums here they were playing remarkable power-pop, which I am so blessed to have found. Christian power-pop was something I'd been assuming for years I'd never come across.

Buy this and listen loud and often.

Altar Boys are the keystone of 80's christian rock, an essential to any collection; and frankly these are becoming collectors items. Moreso importantly, on a personal level, these songs/lyric/content have been integral through the last decade of my own christian experience. You'll love these guys.