Christian Rock is making a comeback. The West Chester based band "The Field People" is appearing on the local music scene. Playing gigs in local restaurants such as the Iron Hill Brewery and Doc Magrogran's, West Chester is restoring the appeal of contemporary religious music.Now while I am all in favor of people having fun, enjoying music while experiencing religious revival, Christian Rock has one problem. It sucks.
I do not wish ill to "The Field People", but there is something awkward about preaching while hitting the whammy bar and banging on drums. Music itself today has regressed in quality. Rap has turned from creative expression to "niggas fucking bitches and getting paid", and rock has morphed from peace, love, and happiness to "aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhh" (screamo).
I can understand why some enjoy religious music. It engrosses the spirit through gentle chanting, prayer, or song. But trying to appeal to modern audiences through crappy rock will not work. Before you call me a pagan rock-worshiping savage, realize how bad this music is.
Sure its a drunk Irish guy with a heavy accent satirizing Christian rock, but don't tell me he doesn't have a valid point.
