"Bad tapes".   That is the phrase a good friend used to describe when people have unhealthy thought patterns repetitiously swirling around in their head.   Remember mixed tapes from when we were kids? Okay, all my 80's and 90's friends know what I'm talking about. All of my iPod generation friends

Jars of Clay's first single propelled them into the spotlight of American culture, not just CCM. They've continued to make great music that is challenging and comforting, but none of their other songs have seen the success of "Flood."