I’d argue there is (at least) one exception. Neal Morse. Yeah, the lyrics in his solo projects are all “hallelujah” but he really makes some good music.
I have made fun of Christian rock for most of my life.
I have also been listening to Spock’s Beard for roughly the same amount of time and only recently it hit me that “fuck, I’ve been listening to and enjoying Christian rock.” For some reason I guess I thought Duel with the Devil was more metaphorical than it actually was? Idk lol.
At this point I don’t even care, they’re too good.
Anybody who’s talented enough to attract Mike Portnoy on drums gets an automatic listen from me. And Neil is about as good as it gets in the prog rock scene these days
I’d argue there is (at least) one exception. Neal Morse. Yeah, the lyrics in his solo projects are all “hallelujah” but he really makes some good music.
I have made fun of Christian rock for most of my life.
I have also been listening to Spock’s Beard for roughly the same amount of time and only recently it hit me that “fuck, I’ve been listening to and enjoying Christian rock.” For some reason I guess I thought Duel with the Devil was more metaphorical than it actually was? Idk lol.
At this point I don’t even care, they’re too good.
Anybody who’s talented enough to attract Mike Portnoy on drums gets an automatic listen from me. And Neil is about as good as it gets in the prog rock scene these days