Remember this is a poll based on a guitarists overall versatility and ability. NOT LYRICS! Too many people don't even want to give Phil a listen when they find out he is a Christian artist. Phil is the most amazing guitarist I have ever seen. He is capable of blazing fast runs on an electric (or acoustic) guitar or the most beautiful fingerpicking (with one finger missing) you've ever heard. NOBODY can compare with his looping abilities, he his amazingly versatile. Pinky volume swells, e-bow, tapping harmonics, sweep picking, tasteful whammy bar licks, muting techniques. All I can say is go see him live, it could just scar you up for life!Check out these videos of him and see for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FD6DF20604357179