Not her chsoen style of music, but whats an Australian Idol winner to do. My look at the Charts [ans some songs I've used or will be using away from the mixed audiences of the rarified air of a synod or Sydney based event.ġ. The Alternative Hymnal amongst them!! HOWEVER. There are plenty of more authoritive sources on chart songs than my humble view, perception or ministry suggestions. which ignores the chart success of albums 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' and 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb'!! The last few weeks I have continued my usual habit of having Rage, Video Hits and/or Channel V on in the background or as a shared activity with 3 year old Lucy despite the curious notion in peoples minds that I'm stuck in a 1980s U2 vortex. This is the first of what will unreliably be a monthly input about the charting songs in Australia!! I have the integrity to sugges that I can't get near their stuff for more than one song at a time. Unfortunately someone else will have to bring you Ja Rule, Usher and Co. Green Day bring the irreverence of punk and the energy of great musos to a serious subjectīeyond that 'Grinspoon' have agreat album out and are worth a listen!! Reaction and comment to the current climate in the US and its slipping place in the world. Kicks butt live by all reports!! Upstaging more than one headline act over the last 12 months. Great story of a Yr12 Triple J Unearthed winner and her subsequent recordings. Journey songs, somgs of wishing for a scar to remind one so young of what they've learnt along life's so far short but real and meaningful journey. Its actually a good soundtrack for real images and questions in relation to Christmas good will and cheer vs a world in dire need!!Īnother god discussion starter about relationships, transience, disappointment and the talent of such a young artist. "Do They Know Its Christmas" Band Aid 20 remake of the original collaborationĬhris Martin, Dido, Bono and the usual chart topping suspects do a good job reworking the fundraiser for African need. worhty discussion starter for a girls groupģ. 'Home and Away' starlet crosses over with a standard pop rock tune about a non attentive boyfriend and the dilema of hanging in or moving on. The film clip is reminscent of REMs 'Everybody Hurts'Ģ. themes of esteem, relationships, goals and experiences. Great clip from a band who do a good job of lyrcally representing the life of an average adolescent. "Welcome to My Life" Simple Plan see 'The Alternative Hymnal" Or catch 'Jesus of Montreal' and give Mel Gibson a miss!!ġ.
whether Matthew, Mark, Luke or John and the rest. To be reminded of any of this, read the story for yourself. Not a model for "success" NO but a model for grace, life, hope and direction. Reindeer footprints in the sprinkled powderĪbove all the paradox of the weak and vulnerable child born in difficult circumstances living a vision of how the world could be different and getting it so right it challenges the established 'God in a box' arrangements and leads to the death of that child.
Carrots, rum balls and a cold beer for Santa