anyone heard Christian Rock?

djchameleon · 06-14-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by supermarlin

I hate that people think Switchfoot are good. If you want good music with christian members go to: The Chariot, As I Lay Dying and actually, that's all I like anymore. There used to be others, but I got over metalcore on the most part.

I'd take Switchfoot anyday over As I Lay Dying...

Abysmal

Howard the Duck · 06-14-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

I'd take Switchfoot anyday over As I Lay Dying...

Abysmal

and i'll take Relient K anyday over Switchfoot, same frequency but infinitely catchier

djchameleon · 06-14-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

and i'll take Relient K anyday over Switchfoot, same frequency but infinitely catchier

I like them both but for different reasons, Relient K for being catchy but Switchfoot because it makes me reflect on life in general.

I listen to Switchfoot when I start to get a little depressed with life and it ends up cheering me up.

Curt · 06-16-2011, 09:37 PM

Thousand Foot Krutch or Relient K are pretty good christian bands, strong in their beliefs

Blarobbarg · 06-16-2011, 10:49 PM

I, as an incredibly devout follower of Jesus, have only one thing to say about "Christian rock."

Most of it sucks. So, so much. I can't STAND turning on the Christian radio stations, because 90% of the music makes me want to vomit.

That said, there are a TINY handful of Christian rock bands that I like.

That said, explicitly worship music, not just a label like "Christian rock" has alot going for it right now, what with the likes of Jake Hamilton, Jesus Culture, and John Mark McMillan really going outside the box for what modern church music can sound like. Yes they all use some rock chords, but I would hesitate to call any of them rock bands (or artists. Whatever.) And dang can they make a joyful noise for the Lord, so to speak. It's more than a positive message. It's music from people who know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are communicating with a praising the creator of the universe.

...I really hope thy made any sense at all. It's late and I'm tired.

Surell · 06-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Is Live considered Christian rock? I always heard they were, and i've grown fond of a few of their songs.

LOLPOCALYPSE · 06-17-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Surell

Is Live considered Christian rock? I always heard they were, and i've grown fond of a few of their songs.

No, but they have a lot of heavy Christian themes. They are far better than any band with a self-proclaimed "Christian rock" label and a great band all together.

tommycas · 06-17-2011, 11:27 PM

Good "Christian Rock" acts- Jars of Clay, DC Talk, Sixpence and I believe GUS GUS.

CHCl3 · 06-17-2011, 11:55 PM

This is the only Christian Rock song I've ever heard that was good.

**Janszoon** · 06-18-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Surell

Is Live considered Christian rock? I always heard they were, and i've grown fond of a few of their songs.

I've heard people say that before but I've never understood why. Maybe I'm totally misunderstanding them, but these lyrics from them always struck me as anti-Christian if anything:

Heard a lot of talk about this Jesus
A man of love, and a man of strength
But what a man was two thousand years ago
means nothing at all to me today

06-16-2011, 09:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Curt Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17	Thousand Foot Krutch or Relient K are pretty good christian bands, strong in their beliefs

06-16-2011, 10:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	I, as an incredibly devout follower of Jesus, have only one thing to say about "Christian rock." Most of it sucks. So, so much. I can't STAND turning on the Christian radio stations, because 90% of the music makes me want to vomit. That said, there are a TINY handful of Christian rock bands that I like. That said, explicitly worship music, not just a label like "Christian rock" has alot going for it right now, what with the likes of Jake Hamilton, Jesus Culture, and John Mark McMillan really going outside the box for what modern church music can sound like. Yes they all use some rock chords, but I would hesitate to call any of them rock bands (or artists. Whatever.) And dang can they make a joyful noise for the Lord, so to speak. It's more than a positive message. It's music from people who know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are communicating with a praising the creator of the universe. ...I really hope thy made any sense at all. It's late and I'm tired.

06-17-2011, 11:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
tommycas Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 13	Good "Christian Rock" acts- Jars of Clay, DC Talk, Sixpence and I believe GUS GUS.

06-17-2011, 11:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
CHCl3 Desinigga Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 217	This is the only Christian Rock song I've ever heard that was good.