Also while Steanso wasn't looking (getting ready for Festivus), someone took one of his favorite radio stations (102.3 FM, which was a sort of classic rock station- dubbed world class rock) and turned it into some kind of Christian rock station. I hate Christiasn rock. I don't care if you're the most devout Christian in the world- there's no excuse for the blandness and lack of style that have always permeated Christian rock (from Stryper to Creed to Jars of Clay). If you're religious, just try to carve out a little niche of respect for regular rock music, ok? Just because some of the songs are about sex and drugs doesn't mean that the world is going to fall apart around us. Rock songs are typically kind of like blues music, anyway- they usually bemoan mistakes and sing songs of tradgedy and regret- they aren't meant to provide instruction guides for better living. Some of the best classical (and obviously gospel) music in the world was written by and for Christians, so let's just leave rock music alone, ok?
But they've taken away the station that I listen to on my 'puter at work. I tell ya, you can't turn your back for one second...
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102.3? That station has been rockin' Austin for years and years... what a let down, man.
I'm not sure what the correlation is between the message of Christian Rock and it's odd insistence on the ultra-bland "Christian Rock" sound. Is there fear that if you rock too hard you're going to get turned away at the pearly gates?
I assume there is well-done Christian Rock out there. but like not-specifically-Christian pop music, it is not the cream which rises to the top.
I have a short commute to work and usually have time to listen to one song on the way...and usually on 102.3. This morning, however, I experienced a rather shitty song by someone who sounded like Donnie Osmand. It's disturbing I know what Donnie Osmand sounds like but more disturbing I have to find another station that doesn't suck at 7:30 am.
Love,
RRR - The Elf
I failed to mention I'm a Christian and believe God will overlook my poo-pooing the shitty Christian Rock stations.
I've shuddered in annoyance when subjected to this genre and wondered if I'm going to hell b/c I dislike it so much. I later realized there are other things to ponder in regards to my soul than my opinion of, say, sometimes "Christian" artist Scott Stapp...who appears to enjoy stuffing his pants with a foil--covered cucumber. This reminded me how much that guy annoys me. I had to rant a bit but I'll tell you one thing...I don't want to go to hell, but if I do satan himself will have Scott Stapp there singing in his overdramatic, Bono-envy stylings just to f*ck with me.
RRR
God bless The Elf!!! Preach, sister, preach!!!
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