What is it about that sound

I was riding in the car one day with the drummer and lead singer of the band I was playing with for while. It was a five hour drive and we had plenty to discuss, so being musicians we only talked about music. The interesting point that was made through this conversation was that Christian music, in general, is cheesy. It is true. What is the last Christian band you listened to? Aside from a handful of bands Christian music as a whole is not in the same game as the rest.

Why would I make this point? This is not a plea for all of to live passionately for Christ and try to not be the annoying religious types that turn people off. I just want to merely point out what music is not cheesy. Think for a second about the last song that was stuck in your head? What was it? What did you like about it that made your mind stay on it?

For me that song has been "Wish You Were Hear" by Pink Floyd, however, often times it some Counting Crows song. The other night I listened to the live 10 minute version of "Round Here" and I was emotionally touched by it. There was some sense of passion that was communicated to my soul and so many others. If you have not heard either of these two songs please check them out. Notice the difference they have compared to the latest Pop Christian hit.