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If Christian pop music has been any reflection of its influences, then it's safe to say Top Christian Pop Songs list has been dominated by hits from the eras of the sixties and seventies. Some of them are classic - I'm thinking about "Jesus" by The Who, and their hit "Baby Let's Play." Others have relevance today - artists such as Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, and Britney Spears come to mind. But there's something else that's been making its way into the Top Christian Pop Songs list, and that's spiritual or inspirational songs. Many of which have risen in recent years to become worldwide sensations.

In fact, one of the very first Top Christian Pop Songs listed was by the band Weezer. But the group they're best known for is a little-known genre called post-punk. That means the group weren't looking back to dinosaurs - they were looking forward to the day when punk would be over, and that day came with the creation of the first rock-oriented Christian band in history, Weezer. But what they remind us of is a much bigger thing, a more square measure of time: the human species.

In an era where many people are redefining what's considered "Christian," there's an obvious lack of inclusivity when it comes to musical tastes and styles. But even if the phrase doesn't lend itself to inclusion in conversation, it's important to remember the evolution of this genre. Because while many genres have risen and fallen in popularity since its beginning, none has experienced quite the same fate as Christian Rock.

The earliest traces of Christian Rock can be found in the works of composers such as Alfred Lord Tennyson. One of his more famous pieces is "Oh! How I Love Thee," from his 18mo. series. While some of the material here is incredibly silly - "Ode To Sleep" has a chorus that goes, "Who let the birds sleep in the christening stone?" - most of the music takes on a distinctly religious tone.

While early Christian pop songs tend to center around Christian themes, the sound of the music itself has evolved significantly through the years. A more recent development is the use of metal effects. This is most apparent in the work of bands such as A Perfect Circle andthrophy.