Christian Rock : The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
12-03-07, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveWadding
I know THAT existed. but there was never an album before their first one with Bring Me to Life on it.
12-03-07, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush18
I would consider it (origin) to be their first album. The band has since said it was more of a demos record, but I don't accept an 11 song cd released on a label not being an album. All that aside, I like origin better than fallen. I think they should have stuck with more electronic sounding drums.
It's definitely their 1st album...but it still doesnt have Bring Me to Life on it.
12-12-07, 06:02 PM
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I'll join in on the chorus of praise for Pedro the Lion/David Bazan.
I like a band called Bleach, who are also considered "Christian Rock"
Dishwalla is kinda up there for me, but I only dug a few songs. The lead singer has an amazing voice, though.
Other Christian Rock bands I've heard of and listened to, but never really got into, were Plankeye, Seventh Day Jesus, and All Star United.
I like the first J.O.C. album, too.
I like a band called Bleach, who are also considered "Christian Rock"
Dishwalla is kinda up there for me, but I only dug a few songs. The lead singer has an amazing voice, though.
Other Christian Rock bands I've heard of and listened to, but never really got into, were Plankeye, Seventh Day Jesus, and All Star United.
I like the first J.O.C. album, too.
12-12-07, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SlingshotBandit
Other Christian Rock bands I've heard of and listened to, but never really got into, were Plankeye, Seventh Day Jesus, and All Star United.
I also really like the second Common Children album as well as the freakin' fantastic album "Love and Poverty" by Christine Glass.
The funny thing about some even smaller bands is how truly underground they really are. Take a band that is already indie-ish and tag it Christian and you just segmented the hell out of it. There was a time period from '96 to '99 where I mostly only purchased Christian oriented music and plenty of it stood up to whatever secular counterparts were out there. It fascinated me that this music existed.
But, of course, there is a mountain of dung as well. Way too much of it just followed what was mainstream about two years behind the times.
12-14-07, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush18
mewithoutYou.
The only other Christian band i ever really listen to is Embodyment. They are also very good and don't beat you over the head with their message.
12-19-07, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by xmiyux
mewithoutyou is an absolutely incredible band no matter what religious affiliation you have.
The only other Christian band i ever really listen to is Embodyment. They are also very good and don't beat you over the head with their message.
The only other Christian band i ever really listen to is Embodyment. They are also very good and don't beat you over the head with their message.
I also forgot to mention Roadside Monument. Non-traditional song structures with great musicians.
12-20-07, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
I stopped listening to CCM in 2000, but each of those bands had some fantastic songs.
I also really like the second Common Children album as well as the freakin' fantastic album "Love and Poverty" by Christine Glass.
The funny thing about some even smaller bands is how truly underground they really are. Take a band that is already indie-ish and tag it Christian and you just segmented the hell out of it. There was a time period from '96 to '99 where I mostly only purchased Christian oriented music and plenty of it stood up to whatever secular counterparts were out there. It fascinated me that this music existed.
But, of course, there is a mountain of dung as well. Way too much of it just followed what was mainstream about two years behind the times.
I also really like the second Common Children album as well as the freakin' fantastic album "Love and Poverty" by Christine Glass.
The funny thing about some even smaller bands is how truly underground they really are. Take a band that is already indie-ish and tag it Christian and you just segmented the hell out of it. There was a time period from '96 to '99 where I mostly only purchased Christian oriented music and plenty of it stood up to whatever secular counterparts were out there. It fascinated me that this music existed.
But, of course, there is a mountain of dung as well. Way too much of it just followed what was mainstream about two years behind the times.
For instance, another Christian rock band -- PFR (Pray for Rain) -- has one of the sickest songs on one of their albums. It's called "Goldie's Last Day." And it's about the death of someone's beloved dog.
But I love the harmonies and the production values on that song alone.Have you heard of them?
12-20-07, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
I stopped listening to CCM in 2000, but each of those bands had some fantastic songs.
I also really like the second Common Children album as well as the freakin' fantastic album "Love and Poverty" by Christine Glass.
The funny thing about some even smaller bands is how truly underground they really are. Take a band that is already indie-ish and tag it Christian and you just segmented the hell out of it. There was a time period from '96 to '99 where I mostly only purchased Christian oriented music and plenty of it stood up to whatever secular counterparts were out there. It fascinated me that this music existed.
But, of course, there is a mountain of dung as well. Way too much of it just followed what was mainstream about two years behind the times.
I also really like the second Common Children album as well as the freakin' fantastic album "Love and Poverty" by Christine Glass.
The funny thing about some even smaller bands is how truly underground they really are. Take a band that is already indie-ish and tag it Christian and you just segmented the hell out of it. There was a time period from '96 to '99 where I mostly only purchased Christian oriented music and plenty of it stood up to whatever secular counterparts were out there. It fascinated me that this music existed.
But, of course, there is a mountain of dung as well. Way too much of it just followed what was mainstream about two years behind the times.
For instance, another Christian rock band -- PFR (Pray for Rain) -- has one of the sickest songs on one of their albums. It's called "Goldie's Last Day." And it's about the death of someone's beloved dog.
But I love the harmonies and the production values on that song alone.Have you heard of them?
12-20-07, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SlingshotBandit
For instance, another Christian rock band -- PFR (Pray for Rain)...I love the harmonies and the production values on that song alone.
Have you heard of them?
Have you heard of them?
12-20-07, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
My favorite Sixpence album is "This Beautiful Mess." Good stuff. They went downhill quickly after that.
The album right after "This Beautiful Mess" is light years more accomplished. I mean, great songs, great production and interesting lyrics.
12-20-07, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
But that is the one with all of the pop crap on it, IIRC.
12-20-07, 12:07 PM
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I dont' remember that one well. I remember buying it right when it came out, listening to it 2 or 3 times, and selling it. There was obviously something about it I didn't like, but after this long I couldn't tell you what it is. Maybe it wasn't that the music was pop-y but something else.
12-21-07, 07:23 AM
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My favorite Christian Rock band is Pillar. I am a little biased because the lead singer is my cousin. They are nominated for a Grammy this year. Check them out at www.pillarmusic.com and www.youtube.com/pillartv
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