X the album
compilation album series
The X series is a collection of compilation albums and DVDs released by BEC Recordings promoting Christian rock music from bands signed to Capitol Christian Music Group, specifically Tooth & Nail Records, Solid State Records, Gotee Records, ForeFront Records, Sparrow Records, Fervent Records, Flicker Records, Essential Records, Inpop Records and INO Records. The color of 'X' 2012 was red-orange and was released on April 3, 2012.
Rock Compilations
The rock compilations promote general Christian rock and have a little variety into metal, hip-hop, and rap.
X 2003
Disc 1
Disc 2
X 2004
X 2005
X 2006
X 2007
X 2008
Notes
X 2008 also came with a secret link that you could use to download a "New Music Sampler".
X 2008: New Rock Sampler
X Christmas
X Christmas features some of BEC Recordings top bands showing their stuff for Christmas.
X 2009
Notes
This is the first time that Capital Lights, Philmont, and Since October have been on an X album, although Capital Lights performed "His Favorite Christmas Story" on X Christmas.
X 2010
X 2011
X 2012
DVDs
The X Series DVDs are a compilation of Christian music videos promoting the same artists as the rock compilations. They began the same year as the rock compilations, in 2003.
X 2003
X 2004
X 2005
X 2006
X 2007
X 2008
X 2008: The Videos includes eight bonus videos by the following artists:
nevertheless, Chasing Victory The Send, Future of Forestry, Ruth, Manafest, Project 86, and Seventh Day Slumber.
X 2009
X 2009 is sold with a bonus DVD of Christian Rock music videos from various artists, which is the first X album to do so.
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