Point of Grace was one of contemporary Christian music's biggest bands in the 1990s. While other acts may be more well known to today's generation of listeners, Point of Grace was immensely successful: their first 25 singles over eight years all went to number one on Christian radio charts. That's an incredible streak few artists can match. They're also one of the few early '90s Christian bands still making new music.
Similar to other Christian bands and artists, Point of Grace regularly releases Christmas music. They've dropped a whopping four holiday-based albums, plus compilations. To celebrate the release of their latest project, Sing Noel, let's look back at some of Point of Grace's holiday highlights.
"When Love Came Down"
A true product of its era, this original song comes with a catchy vocal hook that builds into a cinematic finish (it feels like it was ripped from the soundtrack of a classic Christmas movie). Focusing on the first Christmas night when Jesus was born, the song is a true example of the best of Point of Grace's popular sound, with an added orchestral flare for the holiday season.
"Let There Be Light"
An original from the band's second Christmas album, Winter Wonderland, this song again goes for a big cinematic chorus to engage listeners in the joy of the season. Featuring a prominent guest vocal spot by contemporary artist John David Webster, you could be forgiven for not even realizing this is a Point of Grace track at first. But by its stirring finish, it cements itself as a definite highlight among the band's Christmas catalog.
"Tennessee Christmas"
The title track from their 2008 Christmas compilation is a reverent cover of Amy Grant's signature original song. An ode to the Christmas season as experienced in Tennessee, the song is a legitimate modern classic full of nostalgia and warmth.
Point of Grace doesn't change things up too much from the original, which should endear it to fans of Amy's version. A softer contrast to the often-cinematic originals populating this list, this showed that the ladies of Point of Grace knew how to produce both orchestrated showstoppers and intimate ballads.
"Labor of Love"
Another more low-key offering, this song's message conveys how the first Christmas night wasn't quite as clean as is often romanticized in song. It was after all the birth of a baby. And the birth of a baby is not a silent event. Still, for the mother of Christ, it was a labor of love willingly undertaken. This thoughtful original pays tribute to that cooperation with God's plan that opened the door for the greatest gift of all.
"Gloria (The King Has Come)"
The new single from the band's latest Christmas release, the aforementioned, Noel, this single is a must-add to your holiday playlist. This slow-building worship anthem has that classic Point of Grace sound while boasting a strong musical influence created by worship bands from Hillsong Church.
With a cinematic flair to fit in with the greatest of the band's Christmas output, this pleasing-to-the-ears song will undoubtedly become a staple of their biggest holiday hits.
J.J. Francesco is a long-time contributor to the NRT Staff. He's published the novel 'Because of Austin' and regularly seeks new ways to engage faith, life, and community. He is currently working on releasing a brand new novel.
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