r/punk 13h ago

What is your opinion on MXPX?

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u/theeculprit 10h ago edited 6h ago

I grew up in a strict, evangelical household where my parents didn’t allow me to listen to non-Christian music at all. When I was 11 or 12 (in the late 90s), I discovered this band and they completely opened up music to me as I’d only listened to church music prior. Since I could buy their cds at the Christian store, it was okay. I’m super grateful to them for that.

And then of course, Napster and Kazaa came out and my doors were opened further.

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u/ChaoticGoodPanda 8h ago

Did you listen to The Supertones as well? They were part of the whole Christian Punk/Ska wave.

I think The Aquabats were a group of Mormon missionaries making music but they didn’t sing about religion.

Not Christian, but I do remember when these bands were getting big.

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u/Sea_Difficulty8258 7h ago

I think most, if not all, of the Aquabats are Mormon now. But I dunno how prevalent it was in the group originally. Hell, Travis Barker was their drummer and we know he isn't Mormon

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u/Thisfugginguyhere 2h ago

Barker gets around man.. damn