man... i have always associated the term 'christian rock' with 'annoying rock'... ridiculously untalented mtv 'artists' such as p.o.d., michelle branch & lifehouse make a mockery of some of the most potent material the world has ever dealt with, ie, the power of religion and its role in society. i have only recently discovered thrice, and i have been completely, 100 percent impressed. their music not only makes me want to jump around and scream, it engages my intellect... something very few bands have done, and certainly something that no christian band has ever done before. songs like 'the red death,' 'a subtle dagger,' 'betrayal is a symptom,' 'deadbolt,' and 'where idols once stood' take on the topic of the symptoms of immorality and their consequences, with remarkable lyrical poignance and musicianship. i am not christian, but i have great respect for those who represent their faith with such brilliance, and especially those who do so with music so transcendental of our unfortunately diminishing expectations, that it helps us to at least 'see the light' of what music can and should be.
man... i have always associated the term 'christian rock' with 'annoying rock'... ridiculously untalented mtv 'artists' such as p.o.d., michelle branch & lifehouse make a mockery of some of the most potent material the world has ever dealt with, ie, the power of religion and its role in society. i have only recently discovered thrice, and i have been completely, 100 percent impressed. their music not only makes me want to jump around and scream, it engages my intellect... something very few bands have done, and certainly something that no christian band has ever done before. songs like 'the red death,' 'a subtle dagger,' 'betrayal is a symptom,' 'deadbolt,' and 'where idols once stood' take on the topic of the symptoms of immorality and their consequences, with remarkable lyrical poignance and musicianship. i am not christian, but i have great respect for those who represent their faith with such brilliance, and especially those who do so with music so transcendental of our unfortunately diminishing expectations, that it helps us to at least 'see the light' of what music can and should be.