Because I had just reviewed two other Salt pieces, I wasn't going to review this one until I read Daniel's review. I try not to read other reviews in advance because it can color my own review.
But what Daniel wrote made me want to listen, so I did. And, I agree with him. I would love to hear this along with a story about another hard rock band, but maybe one that's on a mission to party.
Being a Christian rock band member is hard, we find out. Hard rock fans don't really want the message (lyrics), many Christians don't favor the music (but do the lyrics).
I can relate to this band and what they believe, and that's another reason I liked it. But, for non-Christians or those that don't know much about all that, it still can be an interesting piece. PD's, team it up with a piece about a local church running a rock band and contempory sermon -- there's one in every town. Or, contrast it with a party-band and let the two stand on their own together.
Review of Rockin' for Jesus
Hans Anderson
Posted on July 06, 2004 at 08:30 AM
But what Daniel wrote made me want to listen, so I did. And, I agree with him. I would love to hear this along with a story about another hard rock band, but maybe one that's on a mission to party.
Being a Christian rock band member is hard, we find out. Hard rock fans don't really want the message (lyrics), many Christians don't favor the music (but do the lyrics).
I can relate to this band and what they believe, and that's another reason I liked it. But, for non-Christians or those that don't know much about all that, it still can be an interesting piece. PD's, team it up with a piece about a local church running a rock band and contempory sermon -- there's one in every town. Or, contrast it with a party-band and let the two stand on their own together.