Family Force 5

jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:20 pm

I would like to know how many of you people out there listen to this band. Personaly, I don't like their style, I'm more of a Bon Jovi person.

I also would like to know why people consider them a "Christian" band? I haven't seen anything about them that's Christian. Of course I've only seen the love addict song, so ya.

mydoghasfleas · Post by **mydoghasfleas** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:19 pm

i like their style, i don't know why though. ive only heard 4 of their songs, but i find symbolism in their music.

JD · Post by JD » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:36 pm

I love their music, I wouldn't really call them a Christian band but it isn't bad music.

The Artful Dodger · Post by **The Artful Dodger** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:43 pm

JJJJ wrote:I also would like to know why people consider them a "Christian" band? I haven't seen anything about them that's Christian. Of course I've only seen the love addict song, so ya.

Well, come on. You can't judge their style and spiritual content by one song. Like, their first CD is rather different from their second.

As for being "christian," all of the band members are Christians. And yes, they do write goofy dance/party music. But that's ok. And they also write Jesus music. "Face Down," "Peachy," "D-I-E 4 Y-O-U," "Radiator," etc.. though I'll admit that sometimes you do have to know the stories and intentions behind the songs.

But yeah, I love Family Force 5. Their style and energy and vocals and craziness and all the guys in the band. In general, they are one of my favorites. $\:D/$

Jugglah · Post by **Jugglah** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:45 am

I love FF5. And they all definitely are Christians. But just because you're a Christian doesn't mean you have to perform explicitly Christian music all the time. Not every artist is called to be a straight up worship leader like Chris Tomlin, etc. And bands like Family Force 5 can have more of a positive impact on non-Christians than worship leaders because they speak the same language. If bands like that live their lives in a way that's pleasing to the Lord, then they're being a "Christian band" by their example.

Guess Who! · Post by **Guess Who!** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:07 am

I would never in a million years have guessed ff5 was a Christian band. Then again, I've only heard about 10 of their songs 2-3 times each. I liked them but not enough to add to my collection of music...

JD · Post by JD » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:14 am

I only have 1 album of them and that is the on with "Drama Queen", "Supersonic", "Kountry Gentlemen", "Luv Addict", "Cadillac Phunque", and "Earthquake" so that's why I like them so much

Elrohir · Post by **Elrohir** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:56 am

Lol. FF5 is like metal/rock/punk/crunk/rap/hip-hop/techno/dance. They're cool. My favorite song is Replace Me. For those wondering how "Christian" they are, Replace Me is a very Christian song.

jasonjannajerryjohn · Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:43 pm

I don't really care if FF5 is a Christian band or not. I was just wondering why people say they are.

FF5 is like metal/rock/punk/crunk/rap/hip-hop/techno/dance.

Yes indeed, I'd rather just have rock by itself without all the others

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J-man · Post by **J-man** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:22 pm

Elrohir wrote:Lol. FF5 is like metal/rock/punk/crunk/rap/hip-hop/techno/dance.

So true..

It's funny, I was just going to listen to them when I saw this topic. So, yeah, I like most of their stuff.

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:48 pm

Eh the only song I ever heard by then was on the tribute CD of DC Talk stuff... I forget what song they did off the top of my head. I wasn't overly impressed by it but I may like their other stuff better if I ever listen to it. $\:D/$

Termite · Post by **Termite** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:44 pm

*takes a deep breath*

FAMILY FORCE 5!!!!!

*coughs* I'm good.

Yes, they are Christian. You have to go behind the songs, to interviews on Jesus Freak Hideout, to concert reviews where they take the time (in a more club-ish area) to share about their faith and how it is the base of their music, etc. They use the rest of their songs as a way to reach the rest of the teenage world. Kids will hear songs like "Kountry Gentleman", say "This is cool!", and then learn more, like what makes them (FF5) tick.
Oh, and the more "Christian" songs, as you peoples say that I know of are...(there might be more...)
Replace Me, Radiator, Supersonic, Love Addict, Never Let Me Go, I Love You To Death, How in the World, D-I-E 4 Y-O-U(itsa martyr song!), Face Down, Dance or Die, Fever(catching a fever from the Holy Spirit), and Wake the Dead(waking up dead music, politics, and spirituality.)

"Love Addict" is one of their better songs.
What I've got in my soul gives me the highest delight. Yeah, it's better than drugs; in fact it's sent from above!
Ok, so their music videos are very disturbing. Oh well. They're entitled to having some fun, even if their idea of fun is kinda screwy.

Oh, and for those that didn't know, Soul Glow Activator got married and has a son named Cash! $\:D/$ I don't know when he got married, but Cash is about 17-20 months. He married the girl with the brown hair and thick head-band from the Love Addict music video.

Go Soli!

EDIT: Haha. Whoops... completely forgot about them! Poor guys. Well, they don't scream, so it's not my fault.

The Artful Dodger · Post by **The Artful Dodger** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:48 pm

Crouton, Chappy, and Xanadu got married too. And Xanadu has a kid.

Really Real Shows are the best! $\:D/$

And they did Mind's Eye by DC Talk.

BrokenButBeautiful · Post by **BrokenButBeautiful** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:31 am

I kinda like them. And it's KrisAnna and Kaka's fault! But whatever...lol.

I'm finally admitting to liking them..lol. I like Replace Me, I Love You to Death, Love Addict, and Radiator the best..

BBB

Elrohir · Post by **Elrohir** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:55 am

The Top Crusader wrote:Eh the only song I ever heard by then was on the tribute CD of DC Talk stuff... I forget what song they did off the top of my head. I wasn't overly impressed by it but I may like their other stuff better if I ever listen to it. $\:D/$

That was a cover of Mind's Eye. It wasn't that good compared to their normal stuff.

Aeva · Post by **Aeva** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:18 pm

I love FF5... thanks to Kaka.

"Wake the Dead" is my favorite song.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:58 pm

I love FF5. My brothers and I were almost going to dress up like them for Halloween, but we couldn't get ahold of enough cool clothing.

The Artful Dodger · Post by **The Artful Dodger** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:58 pm

Frank wrote:I love FF5. My brothers and I were almost going to dress up like them for Halloween, but we couldn't get ahold of enough cool clothing.

Hahaha! Wow, that would be sooo cool. If you ever do..you must post pics. $\:D/$

Evil Chick · Post by **Evil Chick** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:20 pm

I haven't heard a whole bunch of their stuff. But I really like Dance or Die.

Raskolnikov · Post by **Raskolnikov** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:14 pm

Frank wrote:I love FF5. My brothers and I were almost going to dress up like them for Halloween, but we couldn't get ahold of enough cool clothing.

All you have to do is find ridiculously tight jeans, huge sunglasses, a shiny jacket, a couple of hulk fists, maybe a headband... and wear copious amounts of hair gel.

But yeah, FF5 is alright. Don't really listen to 'em much though.