Whats a 'christian rock' band?

GooseMan · 09-12-2002, 02:52 PM

I've heard that bands like Linkin Park and POD (I think) among others are known as 'christian rock' bands...

what does that mean, exactly? That there's christian guys in the band? That they sing about christian stuff?

I'm confused

driggity · 09-12-2002, 02:52 PM

yup

JGard · 09-12-2002, 02:54 PM

yes, they sing about God.

Creed is another "christian band"

bunch'a'fools if you ask me

Ferg · 09-12-2002, 02:56 PM

The original "Christian Rock" band.

they used to throw bibles at the audience......

Ferg

Ferg · 09-12-2002, 02:57 PM

even worse in color.......

thrashvr6 · 09-12-2002, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GooseMan
I've heard that bands like Linkin Park and POD (I think) among others are known as 'christian rock' bands...

what does that mean, exactly? That there's christian guys in the band? That they sing about christian stuff?

I'm confused

I think it is an oxymoron, since rock and roll is the devils music.. All that sinful noise and shaking of the hips and such. Good christians don't need any more music than the rapturous melody that fills their heads when they read the bible.

Ferg · 09-12-2002, 02:59 PM

The thing about the Chirstian music industry is that it has a huge, ready to buy captive audience, the marketing is already done. Watch TBN on the weekends and you'll see the truly christian bands.

Ferg

phillywrx · 09-12-2002, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thrashvr6

I think it is an oxymoron, since rock and roll is the devils music.. All that sinful noise and shaking of the hips and such. Good christians don't need any more music than the rapturous melody that fills their heads when they read the bible.

i have never laughed that hard in my life.

dmitrik4 · 09-12-2002, 03:05 PM

IIRC,

P.O.D. = Payable On Death.

ooooooooooooooooo...

tundra · 09-12-2002, 03:05 PM

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Yep.

Linkin Park is a Christian band? Is that true?
Oh btw what's TBN

2Point5RS · 09-12-2002, 03:07 PM

Jays of Clay is another band..

GooseMan · 09-12-2002, 03:08 PM

hrm.....weird. if you listen to their lyrics, they dont say anything about anything christian, really.

well, I've only listened to their singles on TV and the radio and such, but still...doesnt sound very 'godly' to me

ryball · 09-12-2002, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by tundra
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Yep.

Linkin Park is a Christian band? Is that true?
Oh btw what's TBN

The Bible Network... I'm guessing...

-=C=- · 09-12-2002, 03:12 PM

I know you guys don't want my thoughts (after all, I'm the resident "Jesus Freak")....but.

Christian rock is just christian based music in a rock genre.

POD is a somewhat christian band (not even their website speaks of them as christian, but our christian stations play them so maybe I'm out of the loop...but I like their music...hehe)

Creed and Linkin park are not christian bands. They have never been. Just because someone mentions the name Jesus or talks about the "afterlife" in some way, and doesn't cuss in their songs does not make them a christian or a christian band.

The denotion "christian rock" is simply to identify the type of music. If you just said "rock" people wouldn't think of it being christian and if you just called all christian music "christian" then you'd have kids wondering if the group is a rock group, gospel, or rap, or whatever. It's for marketing I guess.

"C" -- OT's Bible Thumper.

P.S. A small list of real christian rock bands...

JARS OF CLAY
SWITCHFOOT
TOBY MAC (mix of rap/rock)
SKILLET
AUDIO ADRENALINE
NEWSBOYS
PILLAR
PAX217
PROJECT 86

Ferg · 09-12-2002, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tundra
Linkin Park is a Christian band? Is that true?
Oh btw what's TBN

I'll ask my friend Ian, he played bass on half that album. I don't remember him ever mentioning that they were. He certainly isn't.

TBN = Trinity Broadcasting Network. The Reverend MC Hammer has a show with them....

Ferg

tundra · 09-12-2002, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ryball

The Bible Network... I'm guessing...

OOooOOoooOOoH

Gooseman: Yea me neither..... I just listened to some of their mp3s I have here at work and I hear nothing too godly..... hmmm

FaTbOyRaLLy · 09-12-2002, 03:17 PM

I don't think Linkin Park is a Christian band, seeing that people preaching next to the bars on Main Street, HB say music like that is the devil. I say:monkey: your all a bunch of

. Anyway thats what my experience has given me. Hey anyone seen the BOZZ Impreza STi RA from Japan, nice scoobie, HEhehehehe.

P.S. I think it's RA not sure though.

Johnny Knoxville · 09-12-2002, 03:17 PM

who gives a crap? if you like the music, it doesnt matter.
ive listened to both linkin park and pod and i cant tell that theyre singing about praising the lord and all that garbage.

If my opinion...a band is a "christian rock band" when they have song titles such as "Our God is an awesome God", and crap like that.

im hungry.
J.K.

FaTbOyRaLLy · 09-12-2002, 03:20 PM

I mean Scooby, hey I am a Noobie.

FaTbOyRaLLy · 09-12-2002, 03:24 PM

Ok I am just gonna stop posting until I can remember the spelling for everything. And I am not trying Post Whore... although...

chkltcow · 09-12-2002, 03:27 PM

My favorite is Christian rap

I remember flipping through channels one night, and there was a rap video on. I turned it back thinking "who is that?" I started listening to it a bit... listening to the lyrics... and then I noticed the TBN logo in the corner. Hardcore Christian Gangsta Rap.... HILARIOUS~!!!

-=C=- · 09-12-2002, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FaTbOyRaLLy
I mean Scooby, hey I am a Noobie.

Scooby
scoobie
scuby
scuubbiee

they are all acceptable...in fact in keith's world the more weird additions you add to the word the cooler you are.

niceguybille · 09-12-2002, 03:28 PM

i have to agree with j.k. i listen to all music including some christian bands, i could really care less about one's personal beliefs. i'm more into the music than what people do in their spare time!
>>>>bille

p.s. Yspinem you forgot eastwest.....

smp291 · 09-12-2002, 03:29 PM

My favorite christian band is slayer they are so nice and godly.....

chkltcow · 09-12-2002, 03:32 PM

http://www.grapetreerecords.com/preachas_bio.html

http://stations.mp3s.com/stations/20...e_records.html

Uhhh....

yeahh.............

09-12-2002, 02:52 PM	#1
GooseMan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2462 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal, Canadia Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon 2005 Triumph Sprint ST	Whats a 'christian rock' band? I've heard that bands like Linkin Park and POD (I think) among others are known as 'christian rock' bands... what does that mean, exactly? That there's christian guys in the band? That they sing about christian stuff? I'm confused

09-12-2002, 02:59 PM	#7
Ferg coma pony Moderator Member#: 14145 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Portland TopScoob HQ Vehicle: '02 WRX '97 Tacoma Hitting big mit der Lama	The thing about the Chirstian music industry is that it has a huge, ready to buy captive audience, the marketing is already done. Watch TBN on the weekends and you'll see the truly christian bands. Ferg Last edited by Ferg; 09-12-2002 at 03:18 PM.

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niceguybille Scooby Newbie Member#: 17642 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: moore, ok Vehicle: 02 wrx mbp	agreeingw/j.k. i have to agree with j.k. i listen to all music including some christian bands, i could really care less about one's personal beliefs. i'm more into the music than what people do in their spare time! >>>>bille p.s. Yspinem you forgot eastwest.....

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09-12-2002, 02:52 PM	#2
driggity Scooby Specialist Member#: 7453 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Wagon 5MT/Cloth Limited Edition	yup

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JGard Pooptastic Member#: 1904 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Salem, MA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Premium 5dr 1991 Mazda Miata	yes, they sing about God. Creed is another "christian band" bunch'a'fools if you ask me

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Ferg coma pony Moderator Member#: 14145 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Portland TopScoob HQ Vehicle: '02 WRX '97 Tacoma Hitting big mit der Lama	The original "Christian Rock" band. they used to throw bibles at the audience...... Ferg

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Ferg coma pony Moderator Member#: 14145 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Portland TopScoob HQ Vehicle: '02 WRX '97 Tacoma Hitting big mit der Lama	even worse in color.......

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tundra Scooby Newbie Member#: 9290 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Columbus, OH area Vehicle: The owner of a 2.5L wrx in 1000 pieces!	^ \| \| Yep. Linkin Park is a Christian band? Is that true? Oh btw what's TBN

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2Point5RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 3639 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Bedford, TX	Jays of Clay is another band..

09-12-2002, 03:08 PM	#12
GooseMan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2462 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal, Canadia Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon 2005 Triumph Sprint ST	hrm.....weird. if you listen to their lyrics, they dont say anything about anything christian, really. well, I've only listened to their singles on TV and the radio and such, but still...doesnt sound very 'godly' to me

09-12-2002, 03:12 PM	#14
-=C=- Scooby Specialist Member#: 7719 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OT 24/7 Vehicle: I no longer own a M3 so stop asking about it	I know you guys don't want my thoughts (after all, I'm the resident "Jesus Freak")....but. Christian rock is just christian based music in a rock genre. POD is a somewhat christian band (not even their website speaks of them as christian, but our christian stations play them so maybe I'm out of the loop...but I like their music...hehe) Creed and Linkin park are not christian bands. They have never been. Just because someone mentions the name Jesus or talks about the "afterlife" in some way, and doesn't cuss in their songs does not make them a christian or a christian band. The denotion "christian rock" is simply to identify the type of music. If you just said "rock" people wouldn't think of it being christian and if you just called all christian music "christian" then you'd have kids wondering if the group is a rock group, gospel, or rap, or whatever. It's for marketing I guess. "C" -- OT's Bible Thumper. P.S. A small list of real christian rock bands... JARS OF CLAY SWITCHFOOT TOBY MAC (mix of rap/rock) SKILLET AUDIO ADRENALINE NEWSBOYS PILLAR PAX217 PROJECT 86

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FaTbOyRaLLy Scooby Newbie Member#: 23770 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On a dirt road Vehicle: 1989 Lancia Delta S4 Gravel Crew	I don't think Linkin Park is a Christian band, seeing that people preaching next to the bars on Main Street, HB say music like that is the devil. I say:monkey: your all a bunch of . Anyway thats what my experience has given me. Hey anyone seen the BOZZ Impreza STi RA from Japan, nice scoobie, HEhehehehe. P.S. I think it's RA not sure though.

09-12-2002, 03:17 PM	#18
Johnny Knoxville Scooby Newbie Member#: 18508 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	who gives a crap? if you like the music, it doesnt matter. ive listened to both linkin park and pod and i cant tell that theyre singing about praising the lord and all that garbage. If my opinion...a band is a "christian rock band" when they have song titles such as "Our God is an awesome God", and crap like that. im hungry. J.K.

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FaTbOyRaLLy Scooby Newbie Member#: 23770 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On a dirt road Vehicle: 1989 Lancia Delta S4 Gravel Crew	I mean Scooby, hey I am a Noobie.

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FaTbOyRaLLy Scooby Newbie Member#: 23770 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On a dirt road Vehicle: 1989 Lancia Delta S4 Gravel Crew	Ok I am just gonna stop posting until I can remember the spelling for everything. And I am not trying Post Whore... although...

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chkltcow Scooby Specialist Member#: 10814 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Stanley, NC Vehicle: '02 WRX 97 Miata M	My favorite is Christian rap I remember flipping through channels one night, and there was a rap video on. I turned it back thinking "who is that?" I started listening to it a bit... listening to the lyrics... and then I noticed the TBN logo in the corner. Hardcore Christian Gangsta Rap.... HILARIOUS~!!!

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smp291 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9520 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Satans Left Testicle Vehicle: 89 weak ass commuter civic	My favorite christian band is slayer they are so nice and godly.....

09-12-2002, 03:32 PM	#25
chkltcow Scooby Specialist Member#: 10814 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Stanley, NC Vehicle: '02 WRX 97 Miata M	http://www.grapetreerecords.com/preachas_bio.html http://stations.mp3s.com/stations/20...e_records.html Uhhh.... yeahh.............