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i don't gravitate toward it because it is too predictable. to me, if a groups falls under the wing of the christian media empire, the band will be limited in their ability to express themselves. they have to be acceptible for the shelves of a christian bookstore, so the content and tone of the music will be a certain way. not always, but usually.
a lot of the christian music i have heard just isn't that good. i'm not sure why. many acts are marketed as the "christian version of _____" (insert popular mainstream artist). so it's like a sub par version of already sub par music. since i don't really like the mainstream artists to being with, i do not really embrace the christian counterpart either.
one christian artist that i like is sufjan stevens. i don't think he is very associated with the whole christian media empire, which is a good thing in my opinion. yet he is doing his own thing, making interesting music. and he is has achieved appeal with many people (regardless of their beliefs), at least on the underground. another worthy group is the danielson famile, who have been recognized for their unique sound. in these cases, i think the quality and originality of the craft supersedes the label of "christian music."
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