Wishing there was a Christian version of Lady Gaga.
Nov 30th by JonCan we please put TobyMac in a laboratory somewhere and get him on top of this already? Seriously, lock him and Kirk Franklin and Mandisa and maybe Barlow Girl in a room in Nashville and don’t let them come out until they’ve figured out how Christianity can have their own version of the uber popular dance sensation Lady Gaga.
Why?
I have three reasons we need a Christian Lady Gaga.
1. Her music is impossibly catchy.
If you’ve never heard any Lady Gaga music, please don’t google her as a result of this post because if you do, you will never, ever get the songs out of your head. “Just dance” and “Poker Face” are like some sort of neon-colored musical starfish that attach themselves to your brain the very second you hear them. If Bible verses were as easy to remember as her music I would have the entire New Testament memorized by now. And it’s easy to change the lyrics into anything you want. A few weeks ago I did a speech called “Date Less Jerks,” and my friend Jarrett Stevens walked in before it started singing to the tune of “Just Dance,” with these words, “Date Less Jerks, gonna be alright, do ba do ba, Date Less Jerks.” This music can’t be stopped.
2. The lyrics are impossibly dirty.
Dang you Lady Gaga, you’re lyrics are so filthy I can’t even throw out a Christian disclaimer to justify listening to your music. My favorite one to say is usually, “This isn’t a Christian band, but I really like the beat and I don’t really notice the lyrics. I just listen for the beat.” Or another good one is, “The writing is really good, I just like the writing.” But you eliminated any possibility of using a Christian disclaimer or even throwing a verbal canary Lady Gaga when you wrote a that chorus about disco. You know what I’m talking about. Ridiculous.
3. The music is impossibly fun.
You know why you turn that song up loud and sing it when no one else is in the car? Because it’s fun. Lady Gaga makes fun music. But you know who is a bigger fan of fun than Lady Gaga? You know who invented fun and music and sex and all the amazing stuff that all the Lady Gaga lyrics in the world will never truly capture? God. We know the creator of all those things and need to make music that reflects that relationship.
Is there already a Christian version of Lady Gaga? Have I missed her? It’s possible and it’s also possible that Rob Bell’s opinion on the whole concept of having a Christian version of anything in his book Velvet Elvis makes this whole post irrelevant. I’m not sure.
But maybe I am not the only one that wishes there were a Christian version of Lady Gaga.
Have you ever thought, I wish there was a Christian version of _________?
Let’s play fill in the blanks today.
“I wish there was a Christian version of ____________”
Comments
I want a Christian Daft Punk!
Hey, y'all forgot Larry Norman! (Or perhaps y'all didn't and I just missed it.) His "I Feel Like Dying" is bluesy and great.
That said, I like Pink and Nine Inch Nails. It's hard to create Christian rock when you're that surly, I think.
I wish there was a Christian version of Robert Pattinson.
Just bein’ honest.
I so appreciate this post.there the enemy goes again enticing us with
catchy, fun and dirty things. I wish there was a Christian version of…hmmm
can’t think of anything this early. God must be taking care
of it all!
Three words: Family Force 5.
You're totally right! I googled 'Christian alternative to Lady Gaga' because I love her music so much, but her messages are so gross, I can't listen to it. It's frusturating.
Christian Version of Digital Underground = Freedom of Soul
Christian Version of Queensryche = Sacred Warrior
um…you're reaching on this one…
I want a Christian version of Christian radio here in Georgia!
Christian Version of Public Enemy = P.I.D. or Apocalypse
Christian Version of Neil Diamond = Wayne Watson or Russ Taff
Christian Version of Stevie Ray Vaughn = Sleepy Ray
Christian Version of Tony McAlpine = Jeff Scheetz
I can't come up with anything I wish to have a 'Christian version' of – though I can appreciate the idea; it feels like I've been here before I just can't remember when or why. I do prefer wholesome music though but my tastes are well looked after.
http://imgur.com/33PgY.jpg (cover of 2006 issue of Revolver)
Christian Version of Ratt = Whitecross
Dan – YES! Awesome, isn't it?
Yes! Whitecross rocks! More hair than a hair club for men convention!
(no offense to any hair club customers now – don't start!)
I wish there was a Christian version of Coldplay.
I think it's totally possible to have Christian music that isn't boring. And there's a lot of music that isn't SPECIFICALLY Christian in it's message, but doesn't have really dodgy content like Lady Gaga does. Art and creativity was created BY God, but it doesn't have to have immoral stuff added to be interesting.
I wish there was a Christian version of ORIGINALITY.
I wish Christian consumers:
A) Had enough balls to accept something other than a cleaned-up replacement.
B) Didn't draw a sacred/secular line; just wanting something "safe" is missing the point.
This is what leads to having so much anesthetized music on Christian radio.
There is some great "Christian" (I'm with Mr. Bell on the use of that word) music out there, though.
For me it has nothing to do with balls. Do we make the same comment about those who prefer Splenda over sugar? Diet over regular? What's the big deal? There's plenty of original Christian music out there. The problem is that alot of it is centered around the CCM format. Nothing wrong with that per se, but much of CCM music doesn't "hit" for younger people or anyone who wants to thump. Therefore, I'm very happy for those willing to emulate what's hot out there. Luke I'm going to assume that you are a Christian, and probably don't have kids. If I'm wrong let me know. So here's the deal, what if by some chance we have an unsaved teenager who thinks that CCM Christian music is weak sounding, and won't have any part of it. How do you or I know that some of these "cleaned-up replacements" won't help to save someone out there who will refuse to listen to any other music unless it "sounds like" one of the secular counterparts that they are already used to listening to?
We don't. And the fact of the matter is that it takes all kinds of music to reach people, and we will never know which type helps lead people to Christ. So as a Christian, aren't you willing to "allow" the music for the hope that it might help lead someone to Christ?I don't necessarily like old hymns, but I say go for it because there's an audience out there that feels closer to God when they hear it. God will use anything and anybody he wants to to reach people so the more vehicles we have to do that, the better it is.
I agree. Although I am a recovering Christian Culture snob, I still kind of shivver when I listen to Christian radio here in Georgia. It is all about keeping your kids safe and being nice to people, and it is basically Casting Crowns, Third Day, Natalie Grant, and their clones. Why don't Christians want to make edgy music anymore? When I first came to Christ, many Christians were experimenting with heavy metal, speed metal (see Sacred Warrior), and Rap (see PID, Freedom of Soul, Apocalypse), but now Christian music is mainly geared towards white middle-income, middle-aged, stay at home moms with 2 kids, and living in the suburbs. Has Christian music publishers and producers ever noticed that the majority of kids today are listening to R&B/hip hop inspired music?
Hi Dan. I thought I'd help here. I have spent hours researching exactly what you mention and I'm happy to report that I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. The problem is that it's not advertised. I am a "retired" secular radio DJ so I think I can speak to the issue in general. Stations fund their operation either by listener support (donation) or commericals. In general (though I hate to generalize) the people who donate also want to listen to this genre of Christian music. Not bad mouthing any particular age groups here, just saying that the more established age groups are the ones that typically give. So unfortunately, they have to program to what will fund the operation.
Didn't mean to rattle on and on here. With that said, google "Christian hard rock", "Christian Rap", etc. – basically anything you can think of. It's funny that you talk about this because I'm thinking of starting a website specifically to get the word out about bands that I've found that someone else may be interested in listening to but didn't know that they exist. Oh and get this – iTunes probably has the album you run across. The problem is that natively iTunes leaves alot to be desired when it comes to searching. So go the google route first, find out about a band or a particular album, then go to iTunes to sample the album. I'm in NC, and in the same boat. We've got one Christian station and they are "light rock" sounding. Great for someone out there – more power to them. But for me it sounds like they have the WOW disk set for the current year, each year, and just keep playing the same songs over and over. If you'll post an email address I'll see if I can come up with some band names and we can take this off line.
Hi Joe! i will pass on giving out my email, but I do appreciate your input. Just for the record: I do listen to the Christian radio station here in western GA much of the day, and I do have to admit that they have THANKFULLY rid their airwaves of some of the "bits" that were a bit over the top (such as the Intelligence for Living segments – not much more than how to keep you and your kids hands free of germs – and one of their radio promos that had a woman almost talking in a "I am speaking to my 3 year old" voice). Also the DJ last night actually said a prayer on the air, which is something the good Christian radion station in southern Minnesota (Praise FM) does all the time. And I do think Casting Crowns is a good group with a great message!
I really like this post. To be honest, I'm one of those musicians that thinks like you. I haven't listened to Lady Gaga, but I definitely agree with you-why can't Christians glorify God with fun, energetic, dance music. That's probably why I love techno and crunk-I'm a big fan of Family Force 5. Anywho, I'm with ya! Good post.
Yep! 100%
John, have you ever considered the possibility that Lady Gaga is a secular version of David Crowder?
Christian version of 3oh!3. Their lyrics are horrible but I just love rollin through wal-marty kickin their business. Mmm. That's lovely.
I still listen to them, I just carry an extra bottle of penicillin with me for afterwards.
THAT WOULD BE FREAKING AMAZING! hahah..good job brotha.
I don't wish there was a Christian version of any musician. I just purchase, listen, and enjoy the heathen versions
Thank God heathens can sing too huh! lol
See you there!
Just found you guys, or I woulda posted something sooner!!
I agree with some of the above such as Adam Sandler and Eminem.. It's funny, a group from our church went up to Six Flags on Friday and we were talking about this.. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to hear Dane Cook as a Christian!! He already has that spout about him telling an Atheist, "God bless you" ( I love it!!) I haven't heard anything of his recently..
Oh, and speaking of "snipet", (I was reading your terms that Christians can get away with.. LOL) I heard him say it, or post it in one of his blogs a while back, and have been using the term ever since :]
Hey not that I would want this, but it is a funny thought. How about a Christian version of Rick James? haha NOT! Seriously though, thanks for this post!
THANKS for this post. I so much agree.
Our God is such a creative God.
Creating the world and all of creation beautifully…and magnificently.
So us being in his image, have also been gifted in creativity.
Then the question I am fighting so hard to find the answer to is why is the world producing so much more creative work then Christians?
I am a HUGE Lady Gaga fan. I hate her lyrics, but I am mesmerized by her creativity. She is not afraid to just be who she is. To push the limits. To create a new style of music and entertainment.
I listen to Christian music, and I am bored out of my mind- not to mention so much of it is so irrelevant!
Someone mentioned above they would like a christian band alternative to Coldplay….well let me tell you, Jesus has spoken to me so many times through their music, more then any "Zoe Girl" or "Newsboys"……..
We need to step up the game.
We need to push the limits.
WE NEED TO BE REAL and RELEVANT to the world.
Then, let's see what happens.
Until then, I will continue to listen to Gaga.
Yeah… no. A Christian version of Lady Gaga would be sort of painful because what Lady Gaga is promoting is what traditional Christian society tries to squash. Lady Gaga's songs are great, and her image is an inspiration to people like myself who are different. A Christian version of that just wouldn't work because most Christian music is about returning to God and etc., which is rather conformist in that it encourages a return to traditional worship of God. A "Christian" version of Lady Gaga would have to be just as controversial, and it would actually have to go AGAINST mainstream Christianity.
Also, why do you want another Lady Gaga? Lady Gaga is herself, I love her as herself, and I don't anyone else to be like her. I want other people to be good in other ways. Tobymac is great–in his own way (though since I stopped being a Christian, I haven't listened to his stuff as much). If he, or any other Christian musician, tried to be like Lady Gaga, it'd just be a rip-off. I like diversity in my music.
I just heard a new Christian artist, Beckah Shae, whose beat in "Here in this moment" and "Life" both have a very appealing "Lady Gaga" like sound. Check it out.
Lady Gaga sings about all things ungodly, or in rebellion to God. The style or beats that are in her music are no reason for any Christian to listen to them. True followers of Christ today and many in the past have sacrificed much more than not just listening to ungodly music. If it is to much to not listen to lady ga ga, you should consider how deep your commitment to Christ is and reevaluate your walk with Him. This is not legalism, this is called walking in holiness. We are witnesses to the world, we are not to participate in worldy ungodly things to be those witnesses. For that is contrary to our new nature, and in disobedience to God. It is God who saves through us, and we save nobody on our own. God bless you all, and i pray that we can all hold fast to walking close to Christ, impacting our world through godliness, in humble obedience to our Father, and spending time with Him. If you want to have anything to do with lady gaga, simply pray for her salvation.
I like all sorts of Christian contemperary, rock, rap, etc. Listen to that which builds up the body, and does not tear down.
Marcus you are right on man! Keep up the good work, and the good fight! On a side note, I learned several years back that I could successfully take a song that had neural lyrics (not good not bad, like some songs about love, etc.) but maybe had one bad line and then take that line of the song out. Similar in theory to what's done to movies when they are played on network television (or what they USED to do – seems lately it's not edited much). Anyway I've had some successful results and it's pretty cool. Watch the lyrics sites though – some can give you massive spyware.
I'm excited for the Re:Sound label that Mars Hill (Mark Driscoll's church) has started. It's Seattle, so some of the music doesn't feel like what you'd hear on the radio. Take a listen to some of their stuff. Stuf from Shai Linne and Lampmode Records is of the hook too. Aside from that, I can't think of many good Christian artists.
So true!
My eight year old (step daughter, I'm only 22) heard Lady Gaga over at her mother's house and is now begging me and my hubby to download some song for her. I knew she was dirty, but I tried to find some songs that were the least bit age appropriate…no can do.
I've been searching now for a Christian Lady Gaga to find a fun compramise. Not too much luck there.
Look at Becka Shae everyone, her song Life…. Great.
I think its obvious that this young lady heard Pokerface and wanted to write a "good" song like it. I mean the message lyrically is nice, but recording and writing quality are very poor… I mean a valiant effort to bring something that is "Gaga-ish" to Christian music but … yeah
I think it sad people would say they "would continue to listen to lady Ga Ga" until a Christian version of her comes out.
This shows a lack of commitment to Christ, and if this lack of commitment continues you should read 1st John 2:1-5 to see if you really are saved and have been born again into a new creation to follow Him.
Words make music, and the words in lady Ga Ga's songs are anti-God because they are anti-holy, which is who God is, HOLY. We are to be holy if we belong to Him. We should WANT to be holy if we belong to Him. Thus listen to music that builds up walking with Christ, and there are many rock, rap, contemporary, country, dance, etc songs that glorify Christ rather than sing about everything He hates. Jesus laid down His life for our sin, what will you lay down?
In response to everyone that says Lady Gaga sings about unGodly concepts in her songs: have you even listened to a full album?
Speechless (The Fame Monster)- a song written about her father and his possible open heart surgery. No profanity, no swearing.
Papparazzi (The Fame)- good beat, simply deals with the troubles of fame and the effects of papparazzi. Clean versions of the song are available via radio and possible walmart.
Just Dance (The Fame)- a song about dancing. How is that unGodly?
Alejandro (The Fame Monster)- forgetting past lovers, moving on.
Bad Romance (The Fame Monster)- falling in love with your best friend and accepting them for who they are. Sounds like a good message to me.
Telephone (The Fame Monster)- it’s just about her boyfriend calling her.
Not ALL of her songs are about sex; just LoveGame, Poker Face, and Teeth. So you’ve been listening to what the news reports say about her. Make your own opinion for yourself, stop believing what conservative Bill O’Reilley has to say about today’s trendy topics because that creates ignorance. And then those ignorant people serve no greater good in society when they cannot think for themselves.
Interesting, but you say not ALL of her songs. We all know she sings about ungodly things and glorifies them. If an artist sings just ONE song that is anti-God's character that gives us reason enough to not listen to that artist. See the problem here is you think Christians should drink a glass of water if it only is 20 percent dirty. Until lady GaGa becomes Christian, (if she ever does and i pray so) we should refrain from listening to those who continue to glorify sin in as you say (SOME) of her songs. Glorying sin in just one song is enough. Set yourselves apart for Christ.
Give me a break!
Just Dance (The Fame)- a song about dancing. How is that unGodly?
Did you listen to the entire song, or just the chorus and then move on? The song is about getting drunk and then "Oh well, just dance!" Go back and listen again. Sheesh! You're right – we all do need to make our own opinion. But when you do, make sure you have all of the facts – not just the chorus!
For the record some of you don't have a clue who Lady GaGa is ,and for the rest who do her music is catchy purposely. She is in with the new world order in every video she is always throwing up masonic signs,or covering up one eye. She has been seduced by seducing spirits,she is of the ANTI CHRIST movement and is said to be leading this generation. We don't republicate the world the world republicates us the Christians which means to be CHRIST LIKE. Don't Believe Me check out TheMusic Industry Exposed on youtube. You'll find out that Katy Perry sold her soul to the devil and she is a preachers kid.
Church Wake Up it's time to stop playing church and Become the Church. God will not be mocked and this type of music mocks The Almighty God that's why you can't get as close to God as you would like.
Do away with MOCKERY and you will once again have Peace that surpasses all understanding Trust Me.
Need clairification – are you saying that because I listen to Christian rock (Toby mac for example) that I'm somehow mocking God? Or are you saying that Lady Gaga is mocking God?
On Katy Perry – I know nothing about her personally, and can only guess what may have happened. I will leave you with this: I believe that once saved always saved. Granted you can get so far away that you don't have a relationship with God. But His blood covers all. And,
let's just pretend for a moment that Katy Perry was pondering returning to her relationship with God. Then she came across this site and read how someone said she sold her soul to the devil. How do you think that might make her feel? Do you think it would somehow convict her, or push her further away? Not sure of the answer but my guess would be the latter. We don't have to condone what she does, or even listen to it. However, we do have to forgive just as God forgives. Sin is Sin – there are no levels; and what she's doing is no different than the last sin you and I both committed.
Maybe christians shouldn’t try to grab on to the worlds sounds. Maybe we should trust God to send us new sounds. Its not going to be a new chrisitan artist or a book or some style. People are going to have to really let god send revival to this nation, we have to show this nation his power. Oh but God is going to send us a new sound , stuff like rick pino, jesus culture, correy russel, heather clark, eddie james, kim walker. Its about music that isn’t just “christian”music we need love songs to jesus. Oh yeh I’m 16 so I’m not some old guy saying this. Care to ask questions email me at piercebradleys@gmail.com oh yeh I’m not saying all other christian music is bad because each style could connect to a person. I’m just saying I believe this is the new sound from heaven.
We just launched two sites that might be want you're all looking for!
http://musicpear.com – Christian Alternatives to Mainstream Music
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& http://musictorch.com – Shining a Light on Exceptional Christian Music
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Enjoy!
Great sites, awesome concepts! As a suggestion, on the Torch site you may add genres that way one could navigate quickly to the style they are interested in hearing. Thanks!!
I like Kylie Minogue.
My friend went to a GaGa Concert, it cost him 150 bucks a ticket. I dont know if christians would purchase tickets to a concert of someone like this. they would be about 200 bucks due to Christian inflation.
I was searching for a Christian version of Lady GaGa & found this artist with only 5 singles. She sounds so much like LG. Check her out! http://soundcloud.com/janetmendez
Why do you need a "Christian" version of someone else? Can art not just be art for it's own sake? Does the use of a divinely origined gift not in it's own way being glory back to God? I can't stand the concept of having a "Christian" version of something. When I write music, I write music. Whatever is inside me comes out. Sometimes it's "good" and sometimes it's "bad," but at least I'm not pretending I'm something more than what i really am and LYING to people who might eventually be extremely hurt if I had some massive fanbase and got caught up in some scandal. Purposely throwing a few religious words in a song and limiting certain themes is nothing other than really shitty censorship. People are people and to expect any more is to set yourself up for inevitable failure and tons of unnecessary guilt, all at the heeding of someone who calls himself a "religious authority" which in actuality has NOTHING to do with a single person's divine relationship.
Who in the world said that wanting to listen to Christian music was setting yourself up for anything other than wanting to listen to Christian music? I'll give it to you that we don't know about the private life of the artist. WHO CARES? If you'll notice, I'm sure that there's a "pop" radio station in your town. And I just bet that they didn't check out all of their lives and say "if you don't party, or if you don't have a lifestyle that matches whatever you're singing about then we aren't going to play your songs". People don't listen to a pop station and think "I wonder if this person was really doing "x" when they were singing about "x". How rediculous does it sound to say "Now if this person really doesn't go to the club, but he's singing about going to the club, then I won't listen to him anymore because I like clubs!!"
Stop thinking so deep man and just listen to the music. No one in the Christian music industry is perfect. No one in any music industry is perfect. In fact, I'm glad that they aren't because they might write a song that I can relate to!
It's not about being able to pass a "white glove test" to create a song. It's about the journey. And as far as the classification of "sounding like someone" – I think that's cool because it helps me decide on the style – not because they specifically sound like someone else. Like it or not, even you will "sound like someone else" when you put a single out on the radio. Then someone can come along and say "I'll listen because I have an idea of what they will sound like".
Oh and as far as limiting certain themes: Don't dare wear any jeans because that's just classifying yourself to a particular group that doesn't like slacks or shorts. I suppose that an action movie is censorship against a drama flick? Chefs who make cheese cake are censoring all of their guest against pie.
I'm so tired of political correctness that I could puke! Categories are created so that people can choose what they like. Go back to the radio again and scan your dial. Is the country music station shutting down the rock station? No? Yet how dare they have a country station and censor all of those pop people! Nothing again you dude – it's against the mentality.
You're talking about the exact mentality I'm bringing up. I grew up being force fed KLTY and not being given the rich musical appreciation and history I could have. Did it really help me? A good chunk of Christian music isn't music for it's own sake, it's something else that exists minus some elements. You know how diet soda frequently tastes like crap? There's a reason for that. "Christian" musicians are expected to live up to a gold standard and it's no better than being a Disney recording artist, trying to be pretty for the camera. They all have to follow certain rules to stay "good" (or is it "safe and fun for the whole family?") or you might piss off fanny may in the youth group. Are you honestly telling me you want to hear watered down versions of something else rather than actual creative energy and inspiration, or is that too much to ask of an "artist?" I felt this way even when I gave a crap about mainstream Christianity. The vast majority of the folks in the "Christian" music biz could take a hint from Jennifer Knapp and try making actual crap at some point.
I know what you're referring to – Amy Grant comes to mind. However, there are those of us like me that aren't into the judging business – and if those who are remember, that the Bible says that only God will be the judge. I welcome all creativity but CHOOSE to stay in a certain window. With that said, if someone was truly being creative and yet listened to their final product and it happened to "sound like" then I'm ok with it. Whatever – it all has a place. If Fanny May gets pissed, then Fanny May needs to get over it.
I'll give you a perfect example: "Raze". In my opinion, they had great music and a great message. One of them got busted for something – I forget exactly what it was. I did NOT stop listening to it just because of the bust. The music is still great and still has a great message. Remember Cannerus that not all of us have the mentality that you describe,
and I really and truly hope that you don't let that get in the way of having a relationship with God. Don't let the comments or mentality of one or a set of people stop you from having that relationship. When humans put our own "spin" on what the Bible says, then it's wrong. Subscribe to what the Bible says, and believe – despite those who have crossed your path and made you draw another conclusion.
Sometimes Christians don't acurately represent Christianity. Wiping your believe away is just as tragic as hating a particular race after meeting someone of that particular color because you assume that everyone of that color is exactly as the person you met. Don't give a crap about mainstream Christianity. Give a crap about your personal relationship with God. The rest you don't have to pay attention to unless you want to.
here's a good song that sounds like lady gaga that it christian her name is beckah shae (A pop, r&b, hip-hop, neo-soul, gospel, Christian singer from Nashville, TN.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RETfAqNT0c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vul3ovWEYtQ – this sounds lady gaga
Go Gen-X! Me too! Farrrel and Farrell's "Let the whole world know…" remember that one?
Oops I mean – who? Never heard of them. LOL Remember by now we were all supposed to be in a hover craft on the way to work – not this car stuff still!
Talk to you later – I'm going to go take care of the grey in my goatee! haha
I'm sorry, I don't wish that. There seems to be too much darkness and twistedness in her music and videos.
Not a problem. I admit unfortunately that we have to be cautious these days due to all of the internet freaks out there – so I'm with ya not giving out an email. I actually have a junk email address, a family email address, and a friends email address that I can nuke at anytime if I start getting freak emails, or junk. Anyway – nice to chat with you.
Thanks Joe! I do some searching on Itunes (that makes me cool) for some older Christian music. I was blessed to find some of the stuff I have on cassette tape, even some of the more obscure (that makes me REALLY cool) stuff! I do like some (read not much) of the newer Christian music, but usually it is the praise and worship stuff. No matter how much recovery I do in overcoming being a Christian culture snob, I still just can't shake the feeling that Contemporary Christian music today is extremely lacking in originality and creativity. God Bless!
I think you're correct Dan. Nothing we can do there I guess but to turn it off (or pop in a CD of what we've found on the web – hehe). I listen to secular music too, as long as it's what I call "neutral" meaning it's not talking about anything good or bad really, like relationship issues, etc. I did a search for "internet only" Christian stations and got some good hits on dance music, rock, rap, etc. They don't sound the best over the web, but at least they give you the artist names/songs so you can go search for a better sounding copy if you really want it. I also use some software called "Audials One". Talk about set and forget. I'll set it to record a station all night, and then when I stop it the next morning, all of the MP3's are there with artist names/ etc. You might check that out. God Bless to you too down there in the A.T.L.