Apostles of Rock

Named a Choice Outstanding Acadmeic Book for 2000.

A groundbreaking, inclusive, carefully reasoned, and thoroughly objective study of Contemporary Christian music.

~Choice

Argues that debates over 'authenticity,' and which musicians truly define the genre, are more intense in Christian music because of the artists' deeply held beliefs.

~Chronicle of Higher Education

Comprehensive and well-researched.

~Church History

Presents a picture of C-Pop splintered into factions yet fundamentally united by its roots in American evangelicalism and commercial popular music.

~First Things

The authors' expertise is self-evident and their references to scholarly, popular, and industry literature is impressive. I do not know of another work that so carefully, completely, and thoughtfully analyzes this genre of music.

~John B. Boles

The thoughtful analyses and conclusions are invaluable to historians and other scholars.

~Journal of Southern History

Provides a well-researched look at the philosophies of contemporary Christian musicians and the effect of their music.

~Lexington Herald Leader

Offers the finest analysis to date of the CCM art world and its several subcultures. The authors' use of sociological, musical, and theological sources is impressive.

~Religious Studies Review

A thorough description of the art world of contemporary Christian music.

~Sociology of Religion

Has much to offer in the way of articulating a thorough cultural analysis of the fragmented reality of CCM.

~Sojouners

This study opens new areas of inquiry seldom considered by scholars of popular culture and music.

~True Tunes