Caedmon's Call formed in 1993 around Derek Webb and Danielle Johnston, with other members like Aaron Tate, Kris Kehr, and Josh Moore joining over time. They put out seven studio albums, starting with their self-titled debut in 1997, which set up their folk-rock approach. Later records like 'Long Line of Lovers' and 'In the Company of Angels' brought in touches of Celtic, blues, and soul.
Their song 'Mother India' came from a 1998 tour of India, where the band saw poverty firsthand. It became one of their more pointed expressions, though it's not in their current top songs list. Their catalog includes tracks like 'Step By Step,' 'The Church,' and 'Miss You,' which have stayed in rotation for listeners.
In 2002, they drew some criticism for a song called 'The God of No Wonder,' which some read as questioning faith. The band has since stopped recording together, but their albums remain available.
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