another attempt by greedy men in suits to cash in on something. Basically "Christian
Rock" is just another product that is pushed to be sold by men in suits sitting behind desks who are saying, "You stupid Christian youth, this is your
music". Another product to be sold, conning you out of your money. Most Christian
Rock has
rock trappings but the melodies and song structures are lame, derivative and not very original or exciting. The lyrics are usually preachy, pompous, overbearing and propagandistic. True songwriters write from the heart, not according to some format or formula. If you want to hear entertaining
rock'
n'roll that covers themes that Christians can relate to, there is plenty of it. U2 is an excellent example, they
ROCK. Also, Pink Floyd,
Genesis, the Ramones, the Beatles, Rush, Peter Gabriel and many other big name acts cover mature topics, yes, even with religious references and inspiration. Jesus can be found in everything, if you look hard enough.
Christian
rock ain't nothing but propaganda for right wing fundies who care about the "message" more the
music. It ain't really too different, in that aspect, from so-called Nazi
rock. It's just propaganda, a product. Most of it is really just lame "adult" pop anyway. "You Light Up My Life" is one of the most goopy and hideous pieces of trash to ever hit the charts and airwaves. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a great slab of "Jesus
rock" because it comes from the HEART, like rock'n'roll is supposed to do in the first place.