Up until Junior High, I was not allowed to listen to "secular" music, so this book was really interesting to me. Andrew Beaujon interviews Steve Taylor, discusses Stryper, Petra, DC talk, and other Christian artists I remember. In addition to giving a competent history of Christian music, Andrew Beaujon also takes a reader on a tour of the current Christian Rock scene, which has become much more diverse. Apparently Christian Rock no longer sucks as much as it did when I was growing up.

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This is an interesting read because it's a very critical look at Christian Rock, written by someone who does not share the faith of the subject material (i.e. - he is NOT a Christian). The author, Beaujon, makes no bones about this fact throughout the book. That being said, he gives a pretty reasonable and fair review of all things Christian music.
What I found most interesting was that the author interviewed LOTS of different people who represent different parts of the industry. Some controversial, some not at all controversial. Regardless of the individual, he gives a healthy respect toward their point of view, despite his difference of opinion with their faith.
This book is a good read if you want an "outsider's" perspective on how Christians appear to the worldly (to be read - non Christian). Beaujon is not shy about being critical where criticism is warranted. He is also very fair to compliment where compliments are due.
Overall a very interesting and good read!

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