Christian Rock

[DeRick]

At the risk of being misunderstood, by all means, THIS TOPIC IS NOT ABOUT "RELIGION" (or which is wrong or right). I was just wondering if any of you ever listen to what's labeled as "Christian Rock" like MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Jars of clay, Third Day, Petra and DC Talk. I dont label them anything but good bands. its the only modern rock i listen to. Forget the fact theyre labeled "Christian" these are good modern bands, but it seems to me that just because thier Christian they're put in the catagory as "Contemporary Christian Music", thats absurd, in that case why not put George Harrison in "Hindu Rock" (im not saying he was hindu but he seemed to embraced it alot), or what about "Jewish Rock" (i cant name any Jewish artists off the top of my head at the moment) etc..
These are really good positive bands i just listed above. Anyone ever listen to them?

[mrsm]

i've listened to casting crowns and jars of clay more so than the others. i think they are pretty awsome . i listen to a very wide variety of music, depending on the mood, i probably don't listen to christian rock as much. if you get into the marketing aspect of it , there is certainly a market for it.

[chris]

just asking here...are they labelled christian rock because thats what they write about? must be...because i know plenty of musicians of faith who write about the usual rock topics...girls...cars...and going out on a saturday night...who would never be labelled as christain rock. is it possible they are labelled as such because they choose to be? (by way of song topics, that is?)

[jgkojak]

How do I say it...

Just because your schlock/MOR/crap-rock song lyrics are about Jesus doesn't mean your group isn't a schlock/MOR/crap-rock group.

[cherry_tcbp]

Jars of Clay is an amazing band...just check their first album, or "If I Left the Zoo"...they're excellent

[akweaver]

Some rock a little harder but merely want to give credit to God for the gift of music, nothing more. It is agreed not all Christian bands sound good.

Read a conversation about the way Mick Jagger chose to express his faith providing it is???true.

http://thepigtownhorn.blogspot.com/search?q=mick+jagger

[james1985]

How do I say it...

Just because your schlock/MOR/crap-rock song lyrics are about Jesus doesn't mean your group isn't a schlock/MOR/crap-rock group.