It seems like alot of Christian bands...

[FFD]

The problem being, most Christian artists have no concept of breaking ground and expanding genre horizons, they are just concerned with music that will appeal to the CCM masses, or ever worse, they desire only to be a Christian Version of a Secular Artist, in order to appeal to the Youth Group Kids.

In my relatively short time listening to Christian music, I have noticed that certain songs contain riffs that are very similar to other riffs contained in music by secular artists.

For example, Disciple (a band I do like) in the song, " I Just Know", have certain guitar passages that sound almost identical to a Pantera song called, "Walk".

Another example is Kutless (another band I enjoy), they sometimes sound a lot like the band, Staind. The song "Treason" comes to mind.

 

[God.is.my.force]

The problem being, most Christian artists have no concept of breaking ground and expanding genre horizons, they are just concerned with music that will appeal to the CCM masses, or ever worse, they desire only to be a Christian Version of a Secular Artist, in order to appeal to the Youth Group Kids.

And the bands that are really big do try to expand, as far as Christian music. Also, I think that the Christian record companies are doing the same think.

 

[MoreInSorrow]

And the bands that are really big do try to expand, as far as Christian music. Also, I think that the Christian record companies are doing the same think.

Ok, not trying to bust your chops here, but tell me what Third Day, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, or Michael W Smith have done to try to 'expand'......

 

[JesusWasn'tWhite]

Don't forget Steven Curtis Chapman!
All of his songs sound exactly the same, and while there are some slightly better than mediocre ones, come on.
This is my thought about many CCM artists (especially the ones that are constantly played on my local CCM station) who are doing the same thing over and over:
How long are you going to milk it?

Seriously, how long are they going to do the *exact* same thing, just to put out another half-arsed record to make money? Don't even get me started on bands who just keep on because of their proclaimed "worship" albums...

 

[squeak]

Yeah you can tell the diffrence, and I'm not generalizing, but I totally agree--unique sound that isn't weird is good----but i also think that it presents some challenges like with Maroon 5's sound they have to be careful of what they sing

Maroon 5 aren't Christians-are they? Never heard of them being Christians. Sorry I could be getting the completely wrong end of the stick, but it sounded like you were referring to them as a Christian band...

 

[JaelWasWickedCool]

Don't forget Steven Curtis Chapman!
All of his songs sound exactly the same, and while there are some slightly better than mediocre ones, come on.

OH MAN. i don't remember what two songs anymore, but steven curtis chapman definitely has two songs that sound EXACTLY alike except for the lyrics. i mean, all his songs are pretty similar in sound, but these two songs are identical. i will say though, the man has written some catchy (if not necessarily always good..) songs.

 

[philN]

Saddle Up Your Horses!

That's the only SCC song I know. Which is sad because I have quite a few albums by him (I have relatives that are big fans of him, so they give me his albums [most of which have not been listened to] for Christmas and Easter and birthdays)

 

[MoreInSorrow]

Saddle Up Your Horses!

That's the only SCC song I know. Which is sad because I have quite a few albums by him (I have relatives that are big fans of him, so they give me his albums [most of which have not been listened to] for Christmas and Easter and birthdays)

Those are some cruel, heartless people....

 

[philN]

Those are some cruel, heartless people....

I know.

Sometimes I cry myself to sleep just knowing that deep in the back of my closet I have Steven Curtis Chapman cds.

 

[foo-oswald]

Don't forget Steven Curtis Chapman!

Ouch...I'd really prefer to go ahead and forget him...

 

[squeak]

Maroon 5 aren't Christians-are they? Never heard of them being Christians. Sorry I could be getting the completely wrong end of the stick, but it sounded like you were referring to them as a Christian band...

*bump*

 

[baj24]

Todd Agnew has the low voice but he doesn't quite fit with the others. His lyrics (Imo) are honestly the best there is out there. again imo..

I saw Todd Agnew in concert a while back and he was amazingly good live, but I found his cd to be bit lousy. The production seemed cheap sounding or something, but as far as CCM artists go, he's above the pack in terms of lyrics. Now if he could just get a decent producer...

 

[baj24]

Seriously, how long are they going to do the *exact* same thing, just to put out another half-arsed record to make money? Don't even get me started on bands who just keep on because of their proclaimed "worship" albums...

Well, I don't mind a good "worship" album, my problem is how many different versions of "Better is One Day" and "Draw Me Close" do we need? It seems it's obligatory for nearly every christian artist that comes on the scene to do a "worship" album and it's lacking creativity and it's getting old.

 

[holyrokker]

I wouldn't consider Third Day to be grunge...they are southern rock...name one southern rock band in CCM other than Third Day. The only time they were grunge is Conspiracy Number 5 and that was back when it was the trend unlike now.

Isn't Casting Crowns southern rock/country rock?

Someone mentioned Glenn Kaiser - he plays Blues