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Join Spotlight host Joe Kleon for a one hour in-depth look into backward masking in popular music. Backward Masking, or placing hidden messages that are recorded backwards within a musical composition, dates back to the 1960s. We will cover the history of this conspiracy theory and hear backward masking examples from The Beatles, Cheap Trick, Metallica, Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard. Prince, Jay Z, Pink Floyd, Judas Priest and more! Does backward mask ...
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A podcast exploring the Christian Rock subculture of the late 20th Century: where it came from, what it was, and what it turned into. With hosts Matt Beaton, Doug Dickens, and Tony Hormillosa.
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Sorta Christian: Danny Balis Interview (#014)
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Send us a text We interview the Texas musician and radio personality Danny Balis, from the bands Sorta, King Bucks, Bastards of Soul and Silver Skylarks, and from his long tenure on Dallas' talk radio show The Ticket. We talk about his journey through Christian Rock as a youth under the tutelage of Brother Bruce, throwing his secular records away, …
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Write Drunk, Edit Sober: Daniel Hopkins Interview Part 2 (#013)
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Send us a text We continue our conversation with musician Daniel Hopkins of the band Radiant, also known as Denim Wonder. Daniel recounts how Radiant got to play in Times Square on New Years Eve for the Jimmy Kimmel Show. We discuss the current state of Christian music. We talk about what is was like to be a Christian on tour, including encounterin…
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Chik-Fil-A is the Christian Rock of Fast Food: Daniel Hopkins Interview Part 1 (#012)
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Send us a text We have our first guest!! We talk with the musician Daniel Hopkins of the band Radiant, also known as Denim Wonder. He talks about growing up with Christian music, sneaking secular CD's into the house, loving Creed and The Dave Matthews Band, listening to great music in spite of the lyrics, and songwriting. We discuss the "dangerous …
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The Throes - All The Flowers Growing In Your Mother's Eyes (#011)
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Send us a Text Message. We discuss the video of the Mike Knott tribute concert that just dropped on YouTube. Matt listens to Starflyer 59 for the first time ever. We take a survey of secular songs that were co-opted by Christians for their own purposes. Matt describes his teenage initiation into the Cult of R.E.M. We take a deep dive into the semin…
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Lord Have Mercy On Me: Christian Themes in Secular Music (#010)
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the spiritual roots of popular music and listen to examples of Christian themes that have shown up outside of the Christian Rock cloister throughout the decades, from Black Gospel quartets, through Elvis, Johnny Cash, and into the modern rock of the 1990's and 2000's. Plus, another edition of "We Were Wron…
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Bowl of Wrath: Questioning the Theology of Christian Rock (#009)
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Send us a text We revisit some of our favorite Christian rock songs from our youth and discuss the lyrics and theological messages that were being communicated through the music. Also, did Dante create our modern conception of Hell? Why do we talk about Adam Again so much? How was one of the most uplifting hymns of all time written by a man who los…
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Satanic Panic! The Evils of Backward Masking (#008)
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Send us a Text Message. SPOOKY ALERT: We delve into the Devil-obsessed 80's, when demonic messages were deciphered by playing rock music backwards. We listen to some of the most notorious tracks and test for ourselves whether nefarious incantations were being subliminally infiltrated into the minds of the youth. Also, was skate culture Satanic? Did…
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Oh My Sweet Rapture! Christian Rock at the End of the World (#007)
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Send us a text The Apocalypse is here in this week's episode! We discuss how Premillennial Dispensationalism informed the American Evangelical culture in the 70's and 80's, and how the End of Days affected the Christian music of the time. Also: what do you do when the Rapture doesn't happen in the middle of 7th grade Bible class? Is not sinning mor…
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Lust Control! Guilt, Sin and Shame in Christian Rock (#006)
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how ideas about Christian guilt and shame found their way into Christian rock. Also, have you ever seen 60,000 grown men weeping like babies? What is "The Big M"? What's so bad about music with a message? Is Ringo Starr still alive? Bands discussed: Altar Boys Keith Green Lust Control One Bad Pig The 77's …
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We Get A Big Warm Sweet Interior Glowing: The Music of Terry Scott Taylor (#005)
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the catalog of Christian alt-rock artist Terry Scott Taylor, who began his career fronting the band Daniel Amos, and went on to make albums with the Swirling Eddies and Lost Dogs, as well as recording many solo albums. We courageously face eternal conundrums such as, was Amy Grant into the occult? What a…
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Church Chad Would Not Approve: Crossing Over into the Secular World (#004)
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Send us a text In this episode, we dig into the concept of “crossing over”, when Christian artists would try to break into the mainstream music world. We dig into crucial topics like, were all of the founders of CCM on drugs? Is David Bazan too preachy? Can God be embarrassed? We open this episode with an exhortation from our brother Church Chad, w…
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I Don't Wanna Get Kicked Out: RIP Michael Knott (#003)
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Send us a text Michael Knott passed away on March 12, 2024. He was a highly prolific musician and label owner who fronted many bands, including Lifesavers, Life Savers Underground, L.S. Underground, L.S.U., Cush, Bombay Babies, and more. He also released many solo albums under his own name. For the three of us, he is important as the main force beh…
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If You Can Go Without Sinning For Just One Minute, Then You Can Go Two (#002)
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into each of our backgrounds and how we were introduced to the Christian alt rock world. We wrestle with hard-hitting questions like, how do you know which album to buy based on the cover art alone? If you can go just one minute without sin, can you go two? What was the best Christian album of the era and why…
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The Choir is the Sex Pistols of Christian Rock (#001)
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Send us a text In this first episode, we tackle the important questions like; Is backwards masking real? Do Catholics speak in tongues? Was Keith Green too preachy? Was it more punk rock to be in a Christian band than to be a punk? Is The Choir the Sex Pistols of Christian rock? Bands discussed: LSU Altar Boys U2 The Sundays The Choir Adam Again Da…
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