analysis: Why do we stop exploring new music as we get older?

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-26/ ... /102006492

[brent]

It's a double whammy for CCM fans. People mature spiritually, which can change preferences.

[Progfan]

We don’t.

[Diehardpetrafan:)]

You run out eventually I guess

[Mountain Man]

I'm in my 50's and haven't stopped exploring new music. On the contrary, my taste in music has become more diverse over time.

[rexreed]

It's a double whammy for CCM fans. People mature spiritually, which can change preferences.

This statement tracks. I really used to like Newsboys but man, It's the same thing over and over. Like the songwriters are stuck in 4th grade. They had some growth right up until Going Public and Take me to Your Leader- then I guess they figured out the formula. Now, give me a good lyric with some crafty riffs and *I'm a fan for life. Stryper music has gotten better, but the lyrics don't show a lot of growth. As for seeking out new music- it's not as easy as it used to be in some ways. But, it is really easy in other ways. Radio isn't a great place to discover new artists, but streaming is wide open. Unfortunately that means sifting through a lot of things that I don't respond to.

[Mountain Man]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

[Diehardpetrafan:)]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

Larry Norman wrote that wacky rapture song though

[Mountain Man]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

Larry Norman wrote that wacky rapture song though

Which song is that?

[sickasadog]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

Larry Norman wrote that wacky rapture song though

Which song is that?

She's probably referring to I Wish We'd All Been Ready, a "Left Behind" type of song. This might seem wacky now, but it was pretty standard fare in the church I grew up in. I think it's healthy to have questions regarding people's interpretations of the scriptures, including song lyrics. Most artists that I like have lyrics that I don't necessarily agree with.

[Mountain Man]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

Larry Norman wrote that wacky rapture song though

Which song is that?

She's probably referring to I Wish We'd All Been Ready, a "Left Behind" type of song. This might seem wacky now, but it was pretty standard fare in the church I grew up in. I think it's healthy to have questions regarding people's interpretations of the scriptures, including song lyrics. Most artists that I like have lyrics that I don't necessarily agree with.

"I Wish We'd All Been Ready" basically quotes scripture concerning people engaged in an activity where one is taken in the rapture, and the other is left alone. Of course whether or not that is literal or metaphorical is up for debate.

[George Harrison]

I don't reaally agree with the theology of that song but I do like it the music. I believe it was featured in some movie called A Thief in the Night (1972).

[Diehardpetrafan:)]

To be honest, lyrics in popular music, secular or Christian, are rarely great, so I don't pay much attention to them, but I think music is greater than the sum of its parts, so I can still enjoy it even if some of the individual pieces may be mediocre.

That said, two lyricist I particularly enjoy are Steve Taylor and the late Larry Norman, both of whom pull no punches in their writing.

Larry Norman wrote that wacky rapture song though

Which song is that?

She's probably referring to I Wish We'd All Been Ready, a "Left Behind" type of song. This might seem wacky now, but it was pretty standard fare in the church I grew up in. I think it's healthy to have questions regarding people's interpretations of the scriptures, including song lyrics. Most artists that I like have lyrics that I don't necessarily agree with.

"I Wish We'd All Been Ready" basically quotes scripture concerning people engaged in an actively where one is taken in the rapture, and the other is left alone. Of course whether or not that is literal or metaphorical is up for debate.

It quotes scripture but the rapture is a wrong doctrine you find in evangelical (aka most) churches, at least in my area. But I agree with George, I like it for the music

[kpec3]

Give my music a try. It's Christian rock. Tons of stuff there.

Kpec3 arrival "Pentecost UP EP"
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5 ... 5IEq8QOp0B

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xcC1cC ... thqPel46yw

[rexreed]

It's a double whammy for CCM fans. People mature spiritually, which can change preferences.

Maybe even triple whammy- people mature spiritually- and there isn't much in the way of nostalgia acts like with regular music.