What "Christian Rock" would you recommend?

by AlmostAtheist 35 Replies latest jw friends

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  AlmostAtheist

  >>Why would anyone (except x-tians) want to listen to religious propaganda masquerading as "music" ?

  I think most music is a propaganda of sorts. A message combined with a catchy tune is alluring. You can like the music and subconsciously begin to "like" the message without even thinking about it. Hence you get a congregation of loving JW's singing joyfully, "Though thousands will be falling, at your very side". *shudder, on so many levels*

  So I don't want to dismiss it on that basis alone. Honestly, I don't expect myself to become a huge "CastingCrowns" fan (I pick on them because I find the name amusing). I just don't like knowing that a JW-induced prejudice may still exist in me. If I'm gonna hate it, I wanna hate it because it sucks. Not because JW's taught me to hate it. Right now I don't know which it is.

  Thanks for the suggestions, All. I'll give 'em a whack.

  Dave
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  seek2find

  I was really impressed by a Third Day song called "Nothing Compares". Its based on Pauls words at Phil 3:8 the Live version is awesome. seek2find
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  cyrus

  CHRISTIAN ROCK /THEY CAN SIT ON MY EX CHRISTIAN ROCK
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  kid-A

  "I think most music is a propaganda of sorts."

  Not sure what you mean by this. 99% of pop music is about sex and/or relationships, so I dont really see how that classifies as propaganda on any level. Some bands (and mostly limited to alternative genres such as punk or hard rock) take political stances, but this is really just a sub-genre of rock. In any case, these are merely the opinions of the artists, they are not attempting to change ones metaphysical understanding of the universe, nor are they talking about the eternal salvation of the soul.....

  Whats left? Jazz, House, Trance, Techno, drum'n'bass, classical, all for the most part with no lyrics, only melody or beats. The message behind x-tian music is quite clear: Praise Jesus, or burn in hell!.....or did I miss something? LOL............
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  AlmostAtheist

  >>Not sure what you mean by this. 99% of pop music is about sex and/or relationships,

  Consider "Secret Lover". Here's a light, flowery, happy sounding song about two people having an extra-marital affair. It's presented in such a fluffy way, the listener is (or could be) left with a feeling that it's not too bad. And perhaps it's not, I'm not trying to moralize. I'm trying to show that what would be considered by many people to be a "bad message" was presented in a "good song", and it was very popular.

  I agree with you that not all music carries a message as obviously as religious music does. And when it does, it's only the artist's opinion. But how would Christian (or whatever religion) music be different? It's still just their opinion. They may be more serious in defending their opinion as the only right one, but I'm not obligated to take it that way.

  I have heard some of it, and it isn't all "serve god or die". Some were ballads based on Bible stories. Some were prayers of thanks. In fact, I don't recall hearing a "serve god or die" one, but then I only heard a few.

  Can I assume you won't be needing pirated copies? ;-)

  It's all good, Kid-A. In the end, I'm sure I'll wind up not liking it either. It's just uncomfortable to not like something that I've never tried.

  Dave
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  DanTheMan

  Rock is the music of rebellion. Evangelical xtians are submitters to authority. Regardless of how hard they try to cop the rocker look, they are owned. Every time I hear Christian rock, it's by accident, and I recognize the fact that it's Christian rock before I ever even pay attention to the lyrics, because the music itself is so tepid.

  Stick with the real thing bro.

  
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  AlmostAtheist

  OK, well, it was just an experiment. Yeah, I couldn't enjoy it. It reminded me of when I went to an Easter service at a church. This eerie feeling of being around utterly deluded people. (No offense intended, just my opinion/impression)

  Though I must say, THESE guys were pretty awesome:

  

  Dave
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  RichieRich

  I really like Lamb of God. It's very inspirational.
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  free2beme

  Anything not found in the Christian section, and was labeled rock and put out in the 1970's and had no mention of Christ, Jesus, God and Christianity. Personally, I would say Pink Floyd or Steve Miller Band.
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  Sasha

  Spare me...pull-ease!!!!