Just scanning the above couple of sentences, I can know pronounce that “White” Christian music really does blow, because it does not borrow from black gospel influences.
It’s like today’s country music, which is just sucky rock and roll with a twang. Black gospel music gave birth to the blues. Many church singers of gospel went on to become blues singers (ah, the devil’s music). That sense of timing and rhythm, is just lacking in “white” christian music.
Heck, even Bob Dylan’s “Gotta Serve Somebody” is way times better than modern white christian music. If any of you have a chance, go catch Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers (blues) Tommy does a great rendition of Dylan’s “Gotta Serve Somebody”
It’s just my opinion, but I find that “White” christian music to be whiney and self serving preachy. “Black” gospel on the other hand contains a morality play inside and offers redemption for the sinner. Plus, it has a beat and to an old rock and roll listener, gospel far more easily crosses over, while “white” christian music stays just where it is.
Just one man’s opinion If you like “White” Christian music, good for you. Enjoy it, sing it,let it uplift you. I just happen to think other styles of music are better.
I love Casting Crowns and Tenth Avenue North. Great messages.