Awkward Christian Album Covers With Titles That Went Hilariously Wrong - Rare Historical Photos

Religious music has long been created to inspire faith, uplift spirits, and carry meaningful messages.

But somewhere along the way, a number of Christian albums managed to miss the mark with cover art and titles that now seem unintentionally suggestive, awkward, or simply bizarre.

While the music may have been sincere, the presentation sometimes leaves modern audiences wondering how anyone thought these combinations were a good idea.

Among the more unusual examples is The Afternoon Tea-Baggers, a name that already sounds less like a gospel group and more like a parody sketch
Then there’s Don’t Pity Me, which on its own isn’t entirely strange, but when paired with dated cover photography, the mood shifts from serious to unintentionally comical.

And perhaps the most unforgettable is the Rathbuns’ album, boldly titled I’ve Tasted and I Know the Lord is Good.

Though undoubtedly meant as a statement of devotion, it reads today with an awkward, almost risqué undertone that’s hard to ignore.

This pattern continues across a surprising number of releases. Titles such as Reach Out and Touch Me or Sounds of His Coming were most likely chosen with the intent of closeness to God, yet in hindsight they lean far more toward the suggestive than the spiritual.

The covers themselves only add to the effect. From amateur design choices to stiff family portraits with forced smiles, many of these albums resemble awkward yearbook photos rather than professional releases.

The attempt at seriousness often heightens the humor, as though the very effort to appear devout ended up making the result unintentionally funny. The sincerity of the artists is clear, but so is the disconnect between intention and execution.

Looking back, it’s easy to laugh at these awkward covers and their unfortunate titles, yet they also carry a certain charm.

They represent an era when sincerity outweighed polish, and when small-town gospel groups could put their devotion on vinyl without worrying about double meanings or modern interpretations.

(Photo credit: Jessy Hanson via Flickr / Upscaled by RHP).