Bad CCM? Sounds like the end result of eating at a disreputable eatery.
Speaking of disreputable, the notion that all Christian music is inherently good because it is "Christian" is simply not true. In fact, quite the opposite. Some of the worst music out there, from a musical point of view, is in the "Christian" realm. The insistence that it is good because it has the Christian label actually damages CCM’s credibility. Mediocrity and non-scottishy music does not honor and glorify God.
Perhaps it is just a taste thing but Christian heavy metal, Christian rap and Christian butteflies, unicorns and rainbows are not part of my CCM collection. Dare I say that these forms of CCM are examples of bad CCM? I apologize to all you Stryper, Whitecross, Neon Cross, Deliverance, Tourniquet, Vengeance Rising and Mortification fans out there. Apologies also to all you Gospel Gangstas, I just don’t get it. I know, I’m old.
Wait a minute, what about Petra? I own one album (Beyond Belief) and that’s as hard core as it gets for me.
My preference is for music that draws me in - musically and poetically. It’s not a volume issue. I say crank it up. The better quality music the better it will sound louder (and vice versa).
