Catholic Teens Music?

[Auntie]

I'm not sure if this should be posted here, or the Teen forum, or the Music forum. So, I thought I'd ask you guys first.

Okay, my niece is almost 12 years old, and she is really into listening to her CD's with the head phones on. She has CD's by these artists:

Aaron Carter
Sheryl Crow
Cher
Dreamstreet(I think that's what it was)
Enya(sp?)
And others.

I listened to a little of Aaron Carter, and it sounds like rap with not too good lyrics.

So I'm thinking I want to buy her some CD's, something Christian but Catholic, but the music has to be "cool".

The problem is, I don't know beans about the music that kids like nowadays. I did a Google search and found Rachael Lampa. She is supposed to be good, but don't they all say that if they're trying to sell you a CD! And, there are so many artists out there, how can I decide on something I've never heard?

Anyway, can somebody give me the names of a few good artists, preferably Catholic artists, singing "cool" Christian music?

Thanks!

 

[VOW]

To Auntie:

Sometimes you have to 'throw in the towel' when it comes to the stuff that kids listen to. Even if you censor the music in the home, the kid has access to the garbage elsewhere. I'm not copping out completely, though. Many albums have the lyrics available, and if I found something offensive, OUT the CD would go!

We were able to control a lot of what our kids listen to by playing DADDY'S oldies. My kids grew up with Jim Reeves. (a little bit of Englebert was thrown into the mix, too, LOL) My husband also has quite a collection of oldies rock from the fifties and sixties. WHOLESOME MUSIC, LOL!

Elvis is REALLY big now, because of the 25th anniversary of his death. Maybe an Elvis commemorative CD?


Peace,
~VOW

 

[KC Catholic]

Well..you know what my answer is going to be.....

 

[VOW]

/me snorts loudly, then races towards the Kleenex box....


Peace,
~VOW

 

[Auntie]

You guys are no help at all!

VOW, if I buy her a Jim Reeves CD, do you think she will like it? j/k

Actually, I like Jim Reeves, but somehow, I don't think she will!

I was thinking of something non-secular, something to put her mind on Christ. She listens to the CD's for hours, and with the head phones on, so I find myself wondering what is being "drummed" into her young and innocent brain--she is only 12 yrs old. Also, her 9 yr old sister likes to immitate her and will follow in her sister footsteps.

 

[VOW]

Well, okay, skip Jim Reeves.

How about Elvis?

(then of course, there's also the Early Beatles....)


Peace and laughter,
~VOW

 

[Polycarp]

Auntie_Belle_Um

I recomend that you go to your local Christian Bookstore and ask a clerk - particularly a young clerk -

There are several good stores in my town - and the clerks tend to be young adults and they are very willing to talk about Christian music.

Groups like Third Day, Jars of Clay, Petra, Amy Grant, 4Him, etc.

John Michael Tablot happens to be my favorite artist but he does not typically apeal to youth.

 

[Polycarp]

Vow said -

Sometimes you have to 'throw in the towel' when it comes to the stuff that kids listen to

Auntie - I think people 'throw in the towel' too much these days. I find it very sad that parents and family do not take responsibility for their young ones. It is a parents responsibility to form that child and tell them what is right and wrong, and to punish willfull disobedence.

 

[VOW]

Oh, sheesh, Poly:

You had to be REASONABLE, LOL!

Auntie, his advice is very good. I do know that the Berean Christian book stores have an EXTENSIVE music section. Find a kid there who looks to be the same age as your niece, and ask away!

And Poly: ten laps around the forum for being such a wise guy.....

<snicker>


Peace,
~VOW

 

[Polycarp]

/me winks at vow knowingly

 

[Auntie]

Thanks, Poly. That is a good suggestion and I will do that.

 

[nyj]

Catholic Christian and cool... hrm, for children that is a tall order.

The one guy I can think of, off the top of my head, would be "Fr. Stan Fortuna" the Rappin' Monk from the Bronx. Two other Catholic bands would be "Burlap to Cashmere" and "Crispin".

There are a number of good, cool Christian bands though that I like, dunno if any of them are Catholic but this Catholic would endorse them:

Switchfoot, Audio Adrenaline, Third Day, P.O.D., Jars of Clay, The Waiting, Smalltown Poets, D.C. Talk, All-Star United, and Sonicflood are all good. P.O.D. has probably received the most publicity and I'm sure your niece has probably already heard of them.

 

[Auntie]

Thanks, nyj. I'm printing out your reply and taking it to the store with me!

 

[LilyLamb]

The group my 15 year old teen likes the most at the moment is MXPX ... he also likes Third Day (just got a new cassette by them), Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, dcTalk, Skillet, Petra, Switchfoot ... and he just circled some in the music guide that I've never heard of ... Beanbag, Bleach and East West.

My girls like the above favorites along with some female vocals by Out of Eden, Rebecca St. James, Christine Glass, Plumb and Avalon ...

If you ask the attendant who sounds the most like the groups she's listening to you'll get some good guidelines ... I can't remember which one, Jaci Velasquez or Rebecca St. James, but one of them sounds a lot like Cher.

You might want to get her a variety CD and ask her to let you know which group she likes the best ... the WOW CD's have a large variety of music ... usually one side is more "hip" than the other.

 

[DaveKerwin]

since catholics are christians, how about listen to general christian music.

my favorite band is a christian group from the UK called Delirious. this is a link to their website

www.delirious.co.uk

PM me if you like them and want the name of a good cd they do, you can find them at some secular stores, and most christian book stores.

 

[DaveKerwin]

Third Day is great
Audio Adrenaline is great


If the person is into Rap, then let me know. I know every christian rap artist.

 

[Jilliwilly]

Scarecrow & Tinmen are an AWESOME Catholic band!!!!

Matt Maher is really good as well...and Catholic!

Justin McRoberts...you should have no trouble finding him in a christian bookstore...and he's Catholic

Fr. Stan Fortuna is awesome as well!

My fav Christian bands that are not Catholic..but still good!... are Solomon's Wish and Plumb!

Check out www.apostlemusic.com or www.catholicmusicnetwork.com for some contemporary Catholic artists.

And for the record...I head Rachael Lampa is a charasmatic Catholic...

 

[Auntie]

Thanks guys!

You've all given me alot of good info, thanks so much!