What makes Faith of a Child by The O.C. Supertones notable?

Faith of a Child was notable for its commercial success, debuting at No. 31 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart. Its blend of traditional hymns and punk rock elements resonated with fans seeking contemporary expressions of faith, further influencing the genre's sound and approach in the mid-2000s. Released in 2005, Faith of a Child marked The O.C. Supertones' fifth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the Christian punk scene after their previous effort, Chase the Sun, which achieved considerable acclaim. By this time, the band had solidified its identity as a bridge between punk rock and worship music, appealing to both the youth group circuit and broader audiences.

Who is Faith of a Child for?

Faith of a Child works well if you're into energetic moments of youthful exuberance, short bursts of spiritual reflection and communal sing-along experiences.

How many songs are on Faith of a Child?

Faith of a Child has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Faith of a Child

The O.C. Supertones · 2005

42 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

Energetic punk rock arrangements infuse classic hymns with a youthful exuberance and spiritual fervor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Come Thou Fount — This opening track reinterprets an iconic hymn with an upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, setting the tone for the album’s energetic fusion of genres.
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Faith of a Child — The title track encapsulates the album’s core theme, emphasizing childlike faith through lively instrumentals and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Here I Am to Worship — This well-known worship song is transformed into a punk anthem, highlighting the band's ability to merge worship with high-energy performance while maintaining spiritual depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

energetic moments of youthful exuberance
short bursts of spiritual reflection
communal sing-along experiences
uplifting messages of hope
celebratory anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer introspective, slow tracks
want heavy, intricate production

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2005, Faith of a Child marked The O.C. Supertones' fifth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the Christian punk scene after their previous effort, Chase the Sun, which achieved considerable acclaim. By this time, the band had solidified its identity as a bridge between punk rock and worship music, appealing to both the youth group circuit and broader audiences.
Stylistic neighbors: Five Iron Frenzy· Reel Big Fish· Less Than Jake

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Come Thou Fount 2:55
2 Remember 3:48
3 How Deep the Father’s Love 3:18
4 Here I Am to Worship 3:47
5 Blessed Assurance 3:15
6 Shepherd Is the Lamb 4:39
7 Faith of a Child 3:38
8 Louder Than the Mob 4:51
9 Hold on to Jesus 3:44
10 Away From You 5:05
11 Hallelujah 3:41

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