Sept. 11th, 2001 ERA ROCK APPRECIATION THREAD! 3 Doors Down, Staind, Nickelback

[TraceOneInfinite]

I think this was a really unique era in Rock Music, and in music history in general.  I'm going to be posting some vintage tracks from this era.  I'm lumping them under the category of "Christian" Rock—but that's not what it was called them.  I am calling it that now, because in retrospect you will notice a divine soul and spirit in this music that is no longer present in American culture.  Plus, most the artists I'm going to be placing here have actually professed a strongly Christian video that was present in white American culture in 2000 and 2001 leading up to September 11th, 2001.

I was not a fan of this music when it was dominating radio and video.  I did like it though.  You couldn't NOT like it.  Now I am rediscovering it in full and what a great treasure we lost.

My first video for this thread will blow you away.  It has a Hollywood script and A-list actors like Titanic's Billy Zane and the girl from American Beauty.  It's got horses and a carriage, it's got a glowing white flower, and it's a got a man visiting his deceased wife in a cemetery before she transforms into a ghost.  Absolutely breathtaking.  This will be a count up (rather than a countdown) of the best tracks from this era. 

Coming in at #1 is Staind - "Epiphany" directed by Fred Durst and starring Billy Zane



Hope you enjoyed this first piece, and be back periodically to respond to comments and post more vintage videos from this era...

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Coming in at #2 is 3 Doors Down "Kryptonite"



You might remember this track—NBC aired it at the beginning of their NBA on NBC epic Western Conference Finals Shaq and the Lakers vs the Webber and the Sacramento Kings.  Shaq was going by the nickname Superman at the time. 

You will notice a strong, Christ-like, uplifting spirit—message to this song.  Personal story, I had a girl at the time.  She was my x-girlfriend and I was trying desperately to get her back.  Every once in a while she'd throw me bone and say some touching words or spend some quality time with me.  The lines fit perfectly for me, because I literally was going crazy at this time in my life and she could still say nice things about me from time to time.

...notice just the subtle patriotism we see, the American flag at the top of the bar

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Coming in at #3 we have Edwin McCain's "I'll Be"



These guys might have actually gone off and officially entered the Christian Rock genre of music after these hit songs.  Very uplifting message of redemption, change, and love that overcomes all in the face of any storm and peels back the dark clouds, and brings back the heavenly sun.

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Coming in at #4. today we have Creed "Sacrifice" 



Yet another powerful, inspiring Christian Rock tune from this era.  If we are going to be conspiratorial about it, we could ask the question.  Why were major labels promoting such uplifting Rock music in these times, from artists who openly professed a Christian faith, love of country, and traditional values?  Notice, even the kids playing baseball in the video represents Americanism.  Baseball is America's oldest pastime.  Now think, what was going on during that era?

Sept. 11th, 2001, Bush era War Hawk Republicans Afghan and later Iraq invasion.  So were the powers that be then allowing and encouraging this music to be promoted to the highest levels to create a more patriotic climate and atmosphere of the times?  Versus today.

...also, notice the subtle placement of the American flags, the baptism in the river water of Noah's flood, and the "SACRIFICE" signs on the theatre.  It's like... "SACRIFICE FOR YOUR COUNTRY!!"  SACRIFICE FOR JESUS LIKE HE SACRIFICED FOR US.

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Coming in at #5 is Michelle Branch "All You Wanted".



This is my first female addition to the countdown, but I feel it still fits the theme of somewhat Christian Rock Music.  Michelle has that all-American girl next door sort of appeal.  The song is very wholesome compared to what similar artists like Taylor Swift would be doing nowadays.  She is beautiful and seems to know how to play the guitar--may have even written her own songs.  This was one of her two big megahits, the other one being "Everywhere".  Really happy, inspiring, uplifting music from that era.

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staind was dope

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Now coming in at #6 is Linkin Park "In The End"



The vocals on this song are so raw and painful.  It's like Kurt Cobain with a more polished hip-hop sound--and then this guy had that same thing that Pac had, River Pheonix had, Keith Ledger had, that tormented genius quality that had him end up dying at a very young age.  Spectacular song was a mega-hit in that era.  And it's again, also really wholesome compared to the music today.  They never espoused any Christian viewpoint, but it's possible.  The guy is singing pretty honorably about something a lot of guys go through--where they are actually the one staying true to love--and being being betrayed by it.

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Coming in at #7. is Lifehouse "Hanging by a Moment"



I remember I had a friend my freshman year of college when this song was blowing up on radio.  He told me the song is about God.   He said, listen to the lyrics, it says, "Starving for truth... the truth is God."  I said, "no man, what are you talking about, it's just your typical love song." 

...but the fact that that was even a conversation back then explains what era we were living in Pre-Sept. 11th. 

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staind was dope

I've got a couple more coming from Staind on the countdown

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Now coming in at #6 is Linkin Park "In The End"



The vocals on this song are so raw and painful.  It's like Kurt Cobain with a more polished hip-hop sound--and then this guy had that same thing that Pac had, River Pheonix had, Keith Ledger had, that tormented genius quality that had him end up dying at a very young age.  Spectacular song was a mega-hit in that era.  And it's again, also really wholesome compared to the music today.  They never espoused any Christian viewpoint, but it's possible.  The guy is singing pretty honorably about something a lot of guys go through--where they are actually the one staying true to love--and being being betrayed by it.

the only thing I ever liked Jayz on was that album he did with Linkin Park

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the only thing I ever liked Jayz on was that album he did with Linkin Park

The song "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor is a great song.  You hear Jay-Z talking at the end of the song, but he doesn't perform on it (thank God).  So I knew he did some work with those guys, but I've never heard it.   Maybe I'll give it a chance if you have a song to suggest.

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The song "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor is a great song.  You hear Jay-Z talking at the end of the song, but he doesn't perform on it (thank God).  So I knew he did some work with those guys, but I've never heard it.   Maybe I'll give it a chance if you have a song to suggest.

it was basically a mash up album

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it was basically a mash up album

Okay.. I remember this.  Probably would be dope without Jay-Z.

Reminds a bit of that album that Xzibit appeared on that was pretty dope.  Do you remember the mashup album by some beatmakers, it had a few bangers and Xzibit's joint was one of them?  But the sound was a bit like this and came out around the same time

[HighEyeCue]

Okay.. I remember this.  Probably would be dope without Jay-Z.

Reminds a bit of that album that Xzibit appeared on that was pretty dope.  Do you remember the mashup album by some beatmakers, it had a few bangers and Xzibit's joint was one of them?  But the sound was a bit like this and came out around the same time

is this the one? if it is yeah I remember it