Comments on: Sweet Jesus! Where Rock Meets Religion

By: dave

dave — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:32:55 +0000

How ’bout “Plastic Jesus” from Cool Hand Luke
“I don’t’ care if it rains or freezes long as I got my plastic Jesus riding on the dashboard of my car…

By: judas built my hot rod

judas built my hot rod — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:06:52 +0000

this article could have been written by a 5th grader for all its (lack of) charm and depth. sorry, but this seems like something that would be on a blog and not included in “rock journalism”.
as for my vote regarding best Jesus song, it would have to be r.e.m.
“i can’t say that i love Jesus
that would be a hollow claim.
‘judge not lest ye be judged’
what a beautiful refrain”

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:22:11 +0000

What a one-sided, repressive article. Honestly.

By: Phil Goodman

Phil Goodman — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:25:12 +0000

“Jesus done left Chicago” and an iconic guitar named Pearly Gates; the Reverend Billy calling “take me with you Jesus” before digging into the most righteous-sounding Les Paul ever made. Can’t see how that one was skipped — it’s almost too perfect. Unless merely “acceptable” is the criteria.

By: Jennn

Jennn — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:53:03 +0000

I was a little surprised by your change of heart at the end.
Although, we did grow up in the decades where Carman and MC Hammer fused the RAP and CHRISTIAN genres. (Who could forget “Who’s In The House” and “Pray”, respectively?)
Once that happened, I realized ANYTHING was possible!
It’s interesting how a band like MXPX was sort of brought down by their christian affiliation… yet, a band like Underoath really celebrates it. Emo and Christian made an unlikely marriage it seemed… but hey, if kids are feeling more in touch with their emotions, why not be more in touch with their spirituality too? I suppose the future generations could be going in a worse direction.

By: billybob

billybob — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:21:54 +0000

Jesus Christ… Get a Grip!!!

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:52:41 +0000

Jason,

Totally agree, although it was hard picking out just one of their songs. Although, come to think of it, they have one specifically titled “Jesus” don’t they? On the other hand they have the Committee to Keep Music Evil, so I could probably write an entire article on them in relation to this topic. Hmm… part two???

Ah well, a great song nonetheless.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:15:01 +0000

The Brain Jonestown Massacre

By: Darla

Darla — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:57:39 +0000

“I turned to Jesus and stayed there with him. I fell in deep but deep but I learned how to swim”—who sings this one?
Love the article by the way!

By: god.

god. — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:49:07 +0000

Whoa whoa whoa. People. Let’s not get off the topic too much here, which is supposed to be rock and religion.

This article isn’t so much about defining what Christianity is or isn’t, but about what kinds of songs that include Jesus that make for a good rock song. I think it’s great.