The mid-’90s in popular music can be described in two words: crap-rock and pop. While the top-40 stations of ’95 were playing Vertical Horizon singles, underground appreciation for Christian music was becoming popular. The most notable God-on-the-sleeve band was Chicago-born group Jars of Clay.

Jars of Clay is that band you may remember hearing over the speakers at Wednesday Bible study, even if you only did go to check out the girls. While you were busy impressing one of these young ladies by pretending to read scriptures, Jars of Clay went on to sell millions of albums and make more money than you ever will.

Despite the mullah, awards and two platinum records, Jars of Clay rarely experienced mainstream success. Only one of the band’s singles, Flood, experienced minimal success in the secular world. Nevertheless, JC had millions of loyal fans, church camps and Bible seminars to keep them busy.

Ten years later, Jars of Clay released an album chronicling their greatest hit singles, which they cleverly titled, well, Greatest Hits. Tracks “Like A Child” and “Worlds Apart” depict the group’s grunge-influenced rock style, while “Show You Love” and “Amazing Grace” will bring anyone to their knees in spiritual worship. All tracks are, interestingly enough, in chronological order, ending with the new song “Love is the Protest.” This suggests that “Greatest Hits” is not a moniker for “farewell.”