" Apostles of Rock is the first objective, comprehensive examination of the contemporary Christian music phenomenon. Some see CCM performers as ministers or musical missionaries, while others define them as entertainers or artists. This popular musical movement clearly evokes a variety of responses concerning the relationship between Christ and culture. The resulting tensions have splintered the genre and given rise to misunderstanding, conflict, and an obsessive focus on self-examination. As Christian stars Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DC Talk, and Sixpence None the Richer climb the mainstream charts, Jay Howard and John Streck talk about CCM as an important movement and show how this musical genre relates to a larger popular culture. They map the world of CCM by bringing together the perspectives of the people who perform, study, market, and listen to this music. By examining CCM lyrics, interviews, performances, web sites, and chat rooms, Howard and Streck uncover the religious and aesthetic tensions within the CCM community. Ultimately, the conflict centered around Christian music reflects the modern religious community's understanding of evangelicalism and the community's complex relationship with American popular culture.
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"A groundbreaking, inclusive, carefully reasoned, and thoroughly objective study of Contemporary Christian music." -- Choice
"Argues that debates over 'authenticity,' and which musicians truly define the genre, are more intense in Christian music because of the artists' deeply held beliefs." -- Chronicle of Higher Education
"Comprehensive and well-researched." -- Church History
"Presents a picture of C-Pop splintered into factions yet fundamentally united by its roots in American evangelicalism and commercial popular music." -- First Things
"The authors' expertise is self-evident and their references to scholarly, popular, and industry literature is impressive. I do not know of another work that so carefully, completely, and thoughtfully analyzes this genre of music." -- John B. Boles
"The thoughtful analyses and conclusions are invaluable to historians and other scholars." -- Journal of Southern History
"Provides a well-researched look at the philosophies of contemporary Christian musicians and the effect of their music." -- Lexington Herald Leader
"Offers the finest analysis to date of the CCM art world and its several subcultures. The authors' use of sociological, musical, and theological sources is impressive." -- Religious Studies Review
"A thorough description of the art world of contemporary Christian music." -- Sociology of Religion
"Has much to offer in the way of articulating a thorough cultural analysis of the fragmented reality of CCM." -- Sojouners
"This study opens new areas of inquiry seldom considered by scholars of popular culture and music." -- True Tunes
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Apostles of rock is an interesting look at the world of Contemporary Christian Music. It is part history, part study of the tension between christ and culture. The authors try to show how Christian muscians attempt to reach a wide audience and still remain true to their Christian ideals. The book is well researched and enjoyable to read. I would recommmend this to students of modern chrisitan culture and artists trying to balance their faith and the world of entertainment
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In his history of popular music and the emergence of rock and roll, Philip Ennis opens with a metaphor drawn from the schoolyard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
separational artists, transformational artists, sanctified entertainment, elevator muzik, dry bones dance, positive pop, evangelical market, music art world, integrational approach, mainstream music industry, gospel music industry, contemplative critic, transformational perspective, evangelical subculture, rock aesthetic, wholesome alternative, mainstream marketplace, mainstream popular music, contemporary evangelicalism, crossover success, mainstream success, grey world Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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