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A lifelong Lutheran, Jonathan Rundman is the most prominent ELCA
member to have made a mark in the field of contemporary Christian
music. His sound may be likened to that of college-radio stars like Ben
Kweller or Matthew Sweet (this generation’s descendants of Tom Petty
and Neil Young).
Protestant Rock Ethic (Salt Lady Records, 2006; available at Rundman's Web site)
is a two-disc, 42-song collection that showcases what Rundman has to
offer. A musical potluck, it provides generous helpings of traditional
favorites along with more exotic fare.
About
a third of the album consists of contemporary arrangements of
traditional worship music. Rundman unveils his “Heartland Liturgy,” a
new setting for the Sunday eucharist sung to the accompaniment of
guitar, banjo and tambourine. He also performs several hymns from
Lutheran worship books, singing them as if they were current pop songs
intended for radio stations.Artist shows his Lutheran roots.
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