Christian Contemporary Music

"haters gonna hate" used mostly by people who deserve a lot of the flak they get. JK

@Bethany: Yes I have heard that one. It was on their debut album, which I have. Did you like it?

Yes, I did. Kind of one of their more "rocky" songs, I guess, but it's an awesome song.

"haters gonna hate" used mostly by people who deserve a lot of the flak they get. JK

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!

What is everyone's favorite artist?

tobyMac.

None!

You ask hard questions! I'd have to say Tenth Avenue North, with great sound, and amazing lyrics.

I don't think I've heard of that band. What type of songs do they do? :P

Ha ha ha. Very funny.
They write songs that can't be heard. :P

Do you like casting crowns?

no

Carissa, do you really have to? I mean, you could just stay quiet! :)

Sorry. I'll be quiet.

Not exactly my favorite of their songs, but it's good. :) BTW what do you think of their latest? (It's on my mind because it's stuck in my head right now… :P)

Jason Gray, Natalie Grant, Britt Nicole, and Newsboys. If I had to pick just one it would be Jason Gray.

I thought you said Casting Crowns was your favorite a while ago??? :P It's okay if you change your mind. I do that a lot too. :) BTW, @Bethany - I think I've posted this before, but Casting Crowns is my favorite, and I also really like Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe, Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, and Chris Tomlin. :)

What is everyone's favorite artist?

Probably Pablo Picasso. JK!

Casting Crowns is in my (longer) list of favorite artists that includes Mandisa, Matthew West, etc.

Okay :) Not that it matters, but I was just wondering.

BTW, completely off topic, but did you want to send me an email so I could connect you with Emily? (If you've already done it, sorry - I don't receive emails from new addresses right away.) We are leaving Monday morning, so if you're going to, try to do it by tomorrow.

John Cooper

I like Matt Maher and Colton Dixon.

From where?

BTW what do you think of their latest? (It's on my mind because it's stuck in my head right now... :P)

Um… sorry I never saw this… what is their latest? I probably haven't heard it cause the only place I usually hear their songs is at the Christian book store. :P

I believe the latest Casting Crowns release is "All You Ever Wanted." But Matthew can correct me if that's not what he's talking about.

I read some sad news just now. Blanca is stepping down from Group 1 Crew, as of earlier this week. So now Manny is left to lead the group all by himself. Kinda detracts from the meaning of the word "Group"…. =\

Here's the post Blanca made: http://www.group1crew.com/updates/special-message-blanca-45601

NO!! That's terrible!

Ok… no, I haven't heard it then.

I know…. I don't know how Manwell is going to go on from here. Maybe someone new will come on. But then I'll probably dislike that even more. =( It was bad enough when Pablo left…. >_>

He needs another person in the band, otherwise it can't really be Group 1 Crew.

Yeah…. it will be interesting to see who gets the job. Maybe someone will leave another band to come and help him out. xP

MY favorite is the gregorian chants!!!!

LOL JK

Any of you who like Chris Tomlin - have you heard his song "God's Great Dance Floor?" If so, what do you think of it?

I love that song! I always get up and dance to it! (If I'm alone. :P)

Lol! Me too. :P Although, I think it's my least favorite of all of his songs that I've heard. Just because of the words… they sorta don't make a whole lot of sense. And how does the "I feel alive, I come alive, I am alive on God's great dance floor" part tie into the rest of the song? But I still do like the song. ;)

Hey, if you guys are able to, search "Keith Green - The Sheep and the Goats (Live)" on YouTube - it might be other places too. This recording was from the 70s, I think, so his hair is… interesting. :P But the song is AWESOME - I'd say it's one of his best.
If you do get a chance to watch it, watch his hair bouncing - it's pretty funny. ;)

facepalm

It is people like you who bring a bad name to CCM. xP

This is the Wikipedia definition of FF5's style, which I think is remarkably accurate:

"Family Force 5 has been cited as a crunk rock band, mixing a diverse set of music styles including punk, rap, post-hardcore, R&B, funk, dance, electronica, and rap metal with positive, party lyrics."

But…. they are not contemporary Christian. =P

And, the word "crunk", comes from two words. "Crazy" and "drunk".

Right on! Yeah, FF5 is definitely not Christian, although I do believe they were at one time. But songs like X Girlfriend show that they aren't the kind of clean family music we Christian hope for.
"Radiation" is a supposedly Christian song by them.

Sadly, they went the way of Sleeping with Sirens and Relient K. They used to be at least appropriate, but now they may as well be on secular radio with Maroon 5 and Miley Cyrus. :(

Please try to be nice in your correction. I don't think Abigail was hurt by it… but I know I am a more timid person (in real life) and I might have taken it as harsh. Could you have worded it differently maybe?

Yeah, I figured you could handle it. ;)
What do you think of Britt Nicole?

i like her music alot!

Me too! :)

my favorite is "ready or not" what is yours?
well if u have one they are all good lol

I like “glow” best I think! ;)

yea that one is cool

All This Time is definitely my favorite of Britt's songs. :)

@noah, what do you think of Britt Nicole?? Just wondering…

Have any of you heard Keith Green's songs???

Yes! It's been awhile since I heard it though. Do you listen to his music a lot?

@Matthew: Yeah! That one is so good!

Oh, yeah! That's what comes from having a dad who loves some of the music from the 70s, I guess. :P

For me it's a mom. lol! :D

Have any of you heard of MercyMe's new song "Shake"?