Do you consider U2 "Christian Rock?"

[SunnyDRE]

Just curious. Discussing it on another forum.

[sweetness]

boring rock

[Black Sabbath]

No.

[DirtyDeeds]

What, because of one indirect mention of Jesus in "Pride?"

[Rovim]

What, because of one indirect mention of Jesus in "Pride?"

Didn't they consider giving up on making music cause of religion in the 90's?

Anyway, I don't consider them christian rock.

[axlrod]

No.

Skillet is a Christian Rock band - one of the opening acts for GNR in Quebec city this coming Friday the 12th.

Rock N' Roll written on Kim Walker's collar.

[WhazUp]

Nah, some of the songs may reference religion but more in just trying to convey a feeling or a more general point.

They may or may not be religious, but they aren't a religious band

[Dazey]

Nah they're just Irish.

[luciusfunk]

What, because of one indirect mention of Jesus in "Pride?"

You haven't heard much U2, have you?

They may be Christians, but I wouldn't consider them a Christian band.

Edited July 8, 2013 by TygerStryke

[Iron MikeyJ]

I vote for other, as in shitty.

[luciusfunk]

I vote for other, as in shitty.

Seriously? You might not like them, but can't you just answer the fucking question? Gotta be different, try to be funny.

[Iron MikeyJ]

I vote for other, as in shitty.

Seriously? You might not like them, but can't you just answer the fucking question? Gotta be different, try to be funny.

Well shit, I guess I pissed in your cherioes.

[DirtyDeeds]

What, because of one indirect mention of Jesus in "Pride?"

You haven't heard much U2, have you?

They may be Christians, but I wouldn't consider them a Christian band.

You got me.

I kind of just stopped with the regular songs you hear after they all sounded basically the same, and that sameness being something I felt was alright but nothing to write home about.

[Black Sabbath]

People who say U2 sound the same clearly haven't listened to U2.

I'm not going to turn this thread into a discussion on that, but Sunday Bloody Sunday sounds nothing like Even Better Than The Real Thing which sounds nothing like Vertigo.

But that's just me.

[axlslash]

They are Christians, they play rock, but they are definitely not Christian rock. Sure some songs have religious overtones, but that's just 'cause they're good lyricists. Pride isn't about Jesus, it's about martyrdom in general. They tackle big themes, sometimes through a religious lens. But that's not a general catch-all for their music.

[dalsh327]

There were some bible quotes in the songs , but there's prob. more mention of Jesus in Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan songs, and Tom Waits had some biblical stuff in some of his songs. Leonard Cohen & Lou Reed I'm pretty sure did as well.

Edited July 9, 2013 by dalsh327

[Johnny Drama]

Wasn't October Christian?

[luciusfunk]

40 from War is directly from the Bible.

Wake Up Dead Man: "Jesus, Jesus help me. I'm alone in this world..."

I vote for other, as in shitty.

Seriously? You might not like them, but can't you just answer the fucking question? Gotta be different, try to be funny.

Well shit, I guess I pissed in your cherioes.

I don't eat Cheerios.

[wasted]

early on they considered themselves a christian rock band for one record, then decided to drop it as it wasn't commercial. I remember the head master or principle of our school playing U2 songs at assembly. Their songs of Joshua Tree had many bible related lines. I liked Rattle and Hum and Achtung Baby era. Unknown Caller is a bit suspect.

[Nobodys_Fault]

If Christians playing rock music equates to "Christian Rock" then there are a lot of bands that fall in to the category.

U2 pepper their songs with a lot of vague, spiritual imagery but are always careful to not cross the line to preaching.

[originalgnrnewgnr]

their album pop is very underated. their best work, i miss MOFO live...

[TombRaider]

I used to literally hate U2. I found them too boring. Until I actualy gave them a chance. I'm not a fan, not even close. But they do have great songs.

[dalsh327]

[SunnyDRE]

you guys do realize christian bookstores sell their albums? right?

[DirtyDeeds]

you guys do realize christian bookstores sell their albums? right?

That implies people have been to Christian book stores (I've been to a couple small Catholic book stores and online book stores). So probably most people don't realize. I didn't.