Will There Be a New Category of Bad Songs Soon?

by WTWizard 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • WTWizard
    WTWizard

    I have already seen one thread on the April Kool-Aid, and it is not pretty. They are now starting to crack down on "valueless things", including excess (that is, what is not inherent in the misery or necessary for life itself) fun, sleep, or any sex or money. They put that in the same category with apostate material and independent Bible study (which, interestingly, has helped quite a few people). More details will be forthcoming as more threads start to appear about this.

    One thing I found quite possible is that, now that excess fun is viewed as "valueless" and hence bad, is that there will be a new class of "bad" songs. Formerly, most of those songs were viewed as questionable since there is some hint of immorality that might follow the song (however, the song did not itself mention any). These songs are those that just glorify having a good time, without mention of alcohol, drugs, or sex. Included are such classics as Listen To the Music by the Doobie Brothers, All Night Long by Lionel Richie, Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone, Boogie Fever by the Sylvers, Good Times by Chic, Ladies Night and Celebration by Kool and the Gang, and Old Time Rock 'n Roll by Bob Seger. These songs do not outwardly feature immorality or use of alcohol or drugs. They all do glorify having a good time.

    I bet that this move is going to soon shrink people's music collections some more. It was bad enough that they had to get rid of the "satanic" music and songs that glorified sex, violence, and/or drugs. And many people had to get rid of those old KISS (Knights In Satan's Service) records that were totally harmless. Now, songs that are not bad by the old standard will soon be seeing the inside of the dumpster or trash can. The above listed songs are a good starting point, and I am sure many more will be added to the list. Not to mention all those old Beach Boys standards, as well as the one-hit wonder The Hondells with Little Honda and other bubblegum rock and psychedelic rock from the late 1960s and early 1970s. I predict some serious gaps in people's collections in those areas in the very near future, perhaps at the Grand Boasting Session when the talks integrate the April Kool-Aid with things like this.

    If I were still in, I would sure hope that the article was another parody or a joke. Only time will tell for sure what they are going to do with it, and soon the April Kool-Aid (along with the March) will be posted for all to see for sure. But, I am afraid that it might be coming to pass this time. Already they are cracking down on things they have no business on (oral sex, missing boasting sessions, pioneering, college, and children finishing high school quickly to pioneer sooner). Therefore, I have no reason to doubt that we will soon be seeing more threads of the April Kool-Aid like we did the September Kingdumb Misery.

  • sir82
    sir82

    Come to think of it, it's been a while since they've had a good "boogey-man" form of music to condemn. In the 50's & 60's it was "rock & roll" in general. The 70's & 80's brought condemnation of "heavy metal", and in the 90's they came down on "rap".

    It's been a good 15 years since they've identified and attacked a new form of "dangerous" music. They're overdue.

    Coming in the May 2008 study edition of the WT: "Hannah Montana: Is she a good role model for true Christians?"

  • Pubsinger
    Pubsinger
    Included are such classics as Listen To the Music by the Doobie Brothers, All Night Long by Lionel Richie, Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone, Boogie Fever by the Sylvers, Good Times by Chic, Ladies Night and Celebration by Kool and the Gang, and Old Time Rock 'n Roll by Bob Seger

    For once I'm with the WT

    Those ARE terrible songs . . .

  • Nosferatu
    Nosferatu

    Well, I think we're now down to the following "approved" performers / bands:

    Zamfir
    Kenny G
    Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
    Floyd Cramer
    and Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music album.

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