"South Park" is going after Christian Rock.

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-10-29 06:22pm

Evanescence aren't that bad but i think that's because their lyrics can easily be interpreted as non-religious lyrics

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » 2003-10-29 06:23pm

Bug-Eyed Earl wrote:In tomorrow's episode, the kids create a band, and Cartman decides to make it Christian rock. It shows him softly singing about Jesus in a packed arena, and all of the kids have their eyes closed, and are slowly swaying in unison.

I thought Christian Rock, though deserving to be mocked, simply would never get such treatment, due to apathy. So THANK YOU SOUTH PARK!

I'm happy with that.

Zac Naloen · Post by **Zac Naloen** » 2003-10-29 06:25pm

2000AD wrote:Evanescence aren't that bad but i think that's because their lyrics can easily be interpreted as non-religious lyrics

i hadn't realised evanesence were christian rock, although, that didn't stop me disliking them lol

i got bored of them after listening to the album a couple of times.

thank god i didn't purchase it lol

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-10-29 06:27pm

Zac Naloen wrote:
2000AD wrote:Evanescence aren't that bad but i think that's because their lyrics can easily be interpreted as non-religious lyrics

i hadn't realised evanesence were christian rock, although, that didn't stop me disliking them lol

i got bored of them after listening to the album a couple of times.

thank god i didn't purchase it lol

A newspaper had an article on them, saying that CR was coming back. The fact that their guitarist wears a dog collar (religious one, not canine) was a bit of a clue as well.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-10-29 06:32pm

Zac Naloen wrote:
2000AD wrote:Evanescence aren't that bad but i think that's because their lyrics can easily be interpreted as non-religious lyrics
i hadn't realised evanesence were christian rock, although, that didn't stop me disliking them lol

i got bored of them after listening to the album a couple of times.

thank god i didn't purchase it lol

It is rather unclear whether or not they are. In the past they had made comments that made it seem like they are.

Though recently, in an interview, one of the members was questioning why they were so high on Christian charts.

jenat-lai · Post by **jenat-lai** » 2003-10-29 07:10pm

American and english christian rock tends to suck.

Some Australian stuff is okay, though there is alot of drabble out there too.

The new New Zealand bands from Parachute and The Lads are pretty cool, but The Lads arn't always christian, though the guys themselves are. For newzealanders theyre pretty alright. lol.
They sing about love, God, life, depression, canabalism <g>, and lonliness... and SPACE mwahaha.

*explosion of rock guitar sound*
Do you. Ever wonder? Wonder what is beyond this big blue ball?
Is there, something under, something underneath the surface of it All?

There's one Million Billion Planets, Spinning out in space,
Galaxies and galaxies who put them all in place
(he) set them all in motion
all the powers that can be
it's such a funny notion
That he would care for Me

Notice the rhyme? A song that rhymes and makes sense. What coolness.

or

"I crashlanded all alone
My ship was broken down when -I first saw you!-
A constellation on your own
The space between us was electric.
How you brightened up the sky.

You're a star (youre a star)
There will never be one like you -ah-
your a staaaaaar. Built to shine
would you be mine?"

etc.

Ive been waiting for this moment. Nearly time for me to fly

You're a star (youre a star)
There will never be one like you -ah-
your a staaaaaar. Built to shine
would you be mine?"

Do you feel the same as me?
Or is this just astronomy?
but I got this crazy notion baby
that maybe you would like to be with me.

Your a star (etc)

yes, these two songs are on the same ALBUM.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-10-29 08:35pm

I'm going to close down my computer, I'm going to walk away, and I'm going to play AC/DC very, very loud to drown out the horrible voices in my head.

AC/DC will make it all go away...

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-29 08:41pm

Jenat, the lat two sets of lyrics could very well have been Earth, Wind, and Fire songs....

Nothing special about the lyrics, though, IMHO, it would have to be backed up with some big time musical talent to be good. AC/DC doesn't Rock simply for lyrics, you know. they just rock.

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2003-10-29 09:00pm

I'm suprised no one here has ranted about Creed yet.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-29 09:11pm

GAWD, WP! No words of the Elder Gods around Bunny!!!

I really don't want to rant about how much smegma (sp?) Creed drinks on a daily basis.....

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-10-29 09:52pm

neoolong wrote:
Zac Naloen wrote:
2000AD wrote:Evanescence aren't that bad but i think that's because their lyrics can easily be interpreted as non-religious lyrics
i hadn't realised evanesence were christian rock, although, that didn't stop me disliking them lol

i got bored of them after listening to the album a couple of times.

thank god i didn't purchase it lol
It is rather unclear whether or not they are. In the past they had made comments that made it seem like they are.

Though recently, in an interview, one of the members was questioning why they were so high on Christian charts.

I believe that they were taken off of the Christian charts because they were considered too secular. Either that or some of their songs were fast-paced and non-depessing, two things I usually don't associate with Christian Rock.

Rye · Post by **Rye** » 2003-10-29 10:28pm

Wicked Pilot wrote:I'm suprised no one here has ranted about Creed yet.

Gugh. Creed suck ass. Bloody moaning bastards. Just a morose and craptacular band whose only real achievement in my opinion was being involved with the scream 3 soundtrack.

That do for you?

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-10-29 10:33pm

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:
neoolong wrote:
Zac Naloen wrote: i hadn't realised evanesence were christian rock, although, that didn't stop me disliking them lol

i got bored of them after listening to the album a couple of times.

thank god i didn't purchase it lol
It is rather unclear whether or not they are. In the past they had made comments that made it seem like they are.

Though recently, in an interview, one of the members was questioning why they were so high on Christian charts.
I believe that they were taken off of the Christian charts because they were considered too secular. Either that or some of their songs were fast-paced and non-depessing, two things I usually don't associate with Christian Rock.

I think that in some interviews, they've said that there isn't anything that was meant as Christian in the Christian rock type.

Some members are Christian, but that doesn't make the music Christian.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-10-29 10:37pm

Evanescence is Christian, really? I thought they were just shitty alt-rawk.

Oh, and Creed is the worst band ever.

Ever.

Ever.

EVER!!!

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-10-29 10:41pm

HemlockGrey wrote:I'm going to close down my computer, I'm going to walk away, and I'm going to play AC/DC very, very loud to drown out the horrible voices in my head.

AC/DC will make it all go away...

Highway To Hell will drive away the Christians. That and Black Sabbath.

Bug-Eyed Earl · Post by **Bug-Eyed Earl** » 2003-10-29 10:56pm

Well, that was the best fucking thing ever.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2003-10-29 10:58pm

That is without a doubt one of their best episodes.
"I wanna get down on my knees and start feeling Jesus.
I wanna feel his salvation all over my face."

Classic.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2003-10-29 11:02pm

I agree, this episode ROCKED! I loved how Cartman kept ripping on Token for being black. Genius.

Plus the stuff about the RIAA and Lars Ulrich was just brilliant. After seeing the season premiere I thought that South Park might have been losing some steam, but after tonights episode I'm confident that they have plenty of stuff they can squeeze out of the characters.

BlkbrryTheGreat · Post by **BlkbrryTheGreat** » 2003-10-29 11:15pm

My favorite line from that episode

Kyle: You don't know anything about Christianity Cartman!"

Cartman: "I know enough to exploit it..."

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2003-10-29 11:27pm

That episode made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-10-29 11:32pm

OH oh! Two more hours until it comes on here! The anticipation!

Demiurge · Post by **Demiurge** » 2003-10-29 11:49pm

The Kernel wrote:I agree, this episode ROCKED! I loved how Cartman kept ripping on Token for being black. Genius.

Plus the stuff about the RIAA and Lars Ulrich was just brilliant. After seeing the season premiere I thought that South Park might have been losing some steam, but after tonights episode I'm confident that they have plenty of stuff they can squeeze out of the characters.

You have to like the crab people!

"Craaaaab peeeople, craaaaab peeeople...!"

Alferd Packer · Post by **Alferd Packer** » 2003-10-30 12:22am

Ah, that episode was great.

Especially at the end when Butters....oh, well, I better not spoil it.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-10-30 12:24am

Aww...I missed it. Any ideas when the rerun will be on, or did anyone by chance record it on their comp?

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2003-10-30 03:29pm

I'm sure if you go looking that its already up through Kazaa or one of its gnutella cousins.

Oh yes and back to the whole "Christian Rock sucks" point. I forgot to mention a few listenable bands starting with Jars of Clay who are actually pretty good.

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