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| From | "Miguel Motta" <a2j@bellsouth.net> |
| Subject | Re: PFR info? |
| Date | Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:32:16 -0400 |
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Tony, in reply to your inquiry, yes you're correct; PFR is/was a Christian
pop/rock band and a very incredible one at that... They definitely had a
60's edge to their music... Sadly, they disbanded a few years ago but their
CD's are worth looking for (Ebay?)... In any case I "googled" the following
review from one of their albums that should give you an idea of what PFR
is/was about...
(Online review for the PFR album titled "Them")
After 3 successful projects, this young rock band has returned yet again to
hit the Christian rock scene with a winner, this time their last.
PFR may be one of the best rock bands in Christian music. They have proven
their ability to appeal to audiences outside the Christian realm, too,
without compromising their message. Them is no exception to this trend. In
fact, one of the songs ("Anything") states this point in a straightforward
fashion: "it doesn't mean anything without you - just a nice melody without
you." This band has consistently recorded hot fresh rock as good as anything
the secular world has to offer, while refusing to compromise their beliefs
for the sake of popularity.
The album begins with "Pour Me Out," a characteristically energetic song
that's not afraid to try out various instrumental riffs. The meaning behind
the song is wrapped up in the words of the title: a request to be poured out
so that God can have complete use of them.
"Daddy Never Cried" is another taste of the hard fast rock PFR is known for.
With a fast beat, lots of hard guitar riffs, and PFR's oft-used instrumental
bridge, the song hits you right in the gut the way rock music was intended
to, and yet it doesn't miss the touch of finesse needed to be considered
"quality music." I've seen few bands that can consistently and successfully
blend finesse and edge into good solid rock music ... PFR does it every
time.
"Anything" follows with a smooth beat and some hard-hitting lyrics. "Nothing
I'll ever do could ever hold a candle to the love displayed in You since you
forgave me." They (or we) can be the most successful, popular, wealthy
people on Earth, but what good does it do us if we don't have Christ? Not
very much. A hundred years from now, if we're lucky, we may be a footnote in
a history text ... big deal! But a hundred years for now, if we've led the
life Christ would have us lead, if He's been evident in us, the effect we've
had can be displayed in many new Christians on the way to Heaven that may
never have accepted His love if it weren't for us. That tends to put things
in perspective, doesn't it?
One of the most beautiful songs PFR has produced follows, with a deceptive
title: "Fight." The title brings thoughts of a hard-hitting song, and in a
sense it's right. The song speaks of the battles fought on our knees,
battles we may never physically see or understand, but that are more
important than any human war.
Paul says that we fight not against flesh and blood, but against the powers
and spirits of evil. Human wars may kill millions of people, but at least
the danger is clear, and the opponent is known. Spiritual wars are many
times more dangerous, because the opponent is deceptive. Satan has the
ability to be one of the most beautiful, alluring creatures, and his sole
goal is to lead us away from the Lord. And if we don't study and know the
enemy, he will succeed. That's why the battles fought on our knees are the
topic of this song.
"Line of Love" shows the same blend of edge and quality. The guitars and
percussion have the rocking alternative edge necessary to keep your ears
interested, but there is still a background overtone of well thought out
music. The message is that the line of love drawn between you and God keeps
you within His reach always, e.g. you'll never go far enough to be out of
His love.
From the extraordinary "Ordinary Day" to the subtly powerful title track, to
the hard-rocking "Kingdom Smile," Them is a definite winner.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Gettig" <tony@gettig.net>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: PFR info?
> On Tue, 2004-06-15 at 01:54, Wizface@aol.com wrote:
> > I'm just finishing up mixing a fabulous power-pop album tonite with the
band 6 of 1 (hopefully I'll unleash this on you guys soon), but the lead
singer introduced me to a band I was oblivious to called simply PFR (does
that mean Pray for Rain?). They had one song that was remarkably
jellyfish-like, called.... hmmm, well he took the CD home with him, but a
song about their dog. Fabulous stuff. I think they were somewhat of a
christian rock band, looking at the liner notes. Anybody have more info
about this band? Certainly seems worth persuing more of their material, but
like Sgt. Shultz, "I know No-o-o-o-thing!'
> > I know somebody on this list must be into them....
> > -mike wiz
>
> Pardon me while I delurk...
>
> Dude, PFR rocks. I think they started out as "Pray For Rain" but
> shortened it to PFR. (Maybe I have that backwards?) The tune you are
> referring to is probably "Goldie's Last Day". Christian lyrics or not,
> their tunes hold up IMO. I'm not sure they are even playing together
> anymore, but their CD's should be easy to find.
>
> If I'm not mistaken, one of the guys (drummer?) is married to the singer
> gal of Sixpence None The Richer.
>
>
> Tony Gettig
>
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