Proud to Suffer from Stockholm Sydrome
Posted September 06, 2009
By wencdj,
How do you review an indescribable album. In a word, Stockholm Syndrome, the latest from is eclectic. Its not exactly Christian, yet it is. It's not exactly a political folk album, yet it is. It's not an easy listen, yet the songs go by quickly. The album is a contradiction of sorts. Most of the songs on the album are cryptic in a way only Starflyer 59 meets Joy Electric could begin to describe. There is no middle ground on this album, you will either love it or hate it, and there is not one song on the album suitable for airplay on Christian Radio. (I dare them to play Freddie, please.) Even Heaven, the most "Christian" song, would raise a holy stink, with its reference to Jesus in a bulletproof car.
As a former college DJ, I am well aware of mainstream bands embraced by the Christian Community (does U2 or Creed ring a bell, anyone?). I would gladly play Stockholm Syndrome on the air on a Christian Radio station, though it would be my first and last day on the air if I did. That said, I throw down a challenge. If you can make a case for the political, social, religious overtoned though not overtly Christian Stockholm Syndrome is a "Christian Album", explain to me why the emotional, haunting, dark, spiritual tones of Amy Lee (aka Evanescence) are not.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Stockholm syndrome will not appeal to every ear, but those who expect more from their music will love this album. I know I do. View All Music And Book Reviews By wencdj | View wencdj's Profile
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