http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:17:15 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/13/104943.php#comment-695343 Ex-gays are funny. 695343@blogcritics.org Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:17:15 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/13/104943.php#comment-695167 Kravitz's infusion of his spirituality in to his recent albums is becoming more and more commonplace in "secular" music in general. We're seeing more "crossover" bands that deliver their message in both the religious and the pop-culture worlds. See the Goo Goo Dolls - "Better Days" and Switchfoot (any of theirs) and many many more. This has been going on forever, really, but recently has started to pick up more strongly, as artists are discovering that it's cool to be spiritual in their music. I think it speaks to an underlying need in our culture, a need to get back to the heart of what music is all about -- expression of your innermost self, your faith, and your beliefs. Without that, music is empty and the audience is lost. <a href="http://www.spiritrax.com">Christian and Jewish Worship Music Backing Tracks and Accompaniment</a> <a href="http://www.productiontrax.com">Royalty Free Music, Sound Effects, Stock Footage, and Photos for Production</a> 695167@blogcritics.org Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:19:00 EST