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The Swirling Eddies was a sort of supergroup, made up of members of several well-known bands from the 80s and 90s Christian alternative scene, mostly centered around southern California. Although sometimes the band members took silly pseudonyms, it is widely know that members came from Daniel Amos, Adam Again, The Choir, and others. The Eddies were the goofy counterparts to the members’ other respective bands, which more often than not tackled more serious subject matter in the music and lyrics. For the most part, this band put silliness and novelty first.… Continued →

This folk/alternative/roots supergroup emerged in the early 90s as prominent members of four huge Christian bands came together in a new way altogether. Michael Roe of the Seventy Sevens, Terry Scott Taylor of Daniel Amos, Gene Eugene of Adam Again, and Derri Daugherty of the Choir joined their songwriting, playing, and singing skills and released the brilliant debut Scenic Routes in 1992. The album was an amalgamation of all things Americana: folk, country, gospel, bluegrass, blues, and rock and roll all coming together with an alternative tinge.… Continued →

I first discovered this band from Tim Henderson (Warlord/Mr Bishops Fist) one night as we were talking about obscure Christian bands from the past. Body and Soul was a one-off solo project from Daniel Amos keyboardist Rob Watson. Body and Soul released only one 7″ in 1983, and never did anything else. Side A featured “Something’s Going On Here,” which is a good song, but is more typical of 80s new wave/pop. It sounds like a track you’d hear in an 80s action comedy film, something akin to Adventures in Babysitting.… Continued →