What Matters More?

 

A few months ago I downloaded music by Derek Webb on NoiseTrade.  I have enjoyed listening to it since then. Today I stumbled upon a blog about controversy surrounding his new album (to be released in September I believe). After listening to the song stirring up all this controversy I was a bit depressed. I like the song. It’s challenging and fresh and musically enjoyable. I have to admit that I didn’t go digging around any other places to see what exactly the controversy was, but from what I understand it is rooted in the use of a swear word in the song. I can understand some hesitation because of swearing. I can understand outrage even. But the reaction is rather ironic considering the song is about just that.  And I wonder, are people reacting to the swear word or the fact that they feel challenged by a Christian song that has a swear word? I mean, how scandalous is that, to say you are moved by a song that uses bad language? But seriously, it’s challenging in a positive way and in my opinion the swear word adds to that rather than taking away from it. I have enjoyed the album I have and based on  “What Matters More” I will probably be downloading the new one as well. You can get Derek Webb’s “The Ringing Bell” on NoiseTrade for free by clicking below.