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Contents 1 Additional Information Needed in this Article 2 Pages for deletion 3 Genre 4 Wait, what? 5 Let's Rock 6 Record Label? 7 "Format"

[edit] Additional Information Needed in this Article

Any article on MXPX that doesn't mention their spirituality or history in the Christian music market is radically incomplete. That struggle, along with their related struggles bouncing between labels, virtually defines this bands history.

changed a grammatical error. thanks. dantedanti

• This article needs to mention their side projects, The Cootees and Arthur. EdGl 01:52, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

Added information about their release for 'prey' Deltro 05:36, 7 July 2006

[edit] Pages for deletion

Why should this article be deleted? I don't think this article should be deleted. That's why I removed "Pages for deletion" until I find out why someone added "Pages for deletion" or it should be deleted. Alex 101 15:24, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

This is because the user who did this (24.164.79.187) hates me for voting to delete an article that he probably wrote (here). Look at my user page; see how it has a bunch of wikilinks? He/she/it decided to put all those articles up for deletion without giving any reason at all (look at his contributions). I assumed good faith until I saw he tried it on this article too. *sigh* EdGl 21:09, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Genre

I noticed their genre has been edited several times; we should clarify it here. I say MxPx is pop-punk. -EdGl 00:35, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

I say you're right. There are barely any REAL punk bands anyway. Pop-punk is new punk basically.24.64.223.203 02:41, 29 June 2006 (UTC)HappyBoy

I think we should change the genre from punk to pop punk/christian punk DavidJJJ 14:39, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Why is it that they are still labelled as "Christian Punk"? What makes them "Christian Punk"? Furthermore, isnt "Christian Punk" just an oxymoron that contradicts each other because Punk Rock is about self driven DIY ethics with an anarchical attitude... therefore, in order to be "Christian Punk" it must be music devoted against Christianity and MxPx is clearly is neither for or against Christianity in their music.

You're wrong. "Christianity" is a religion, and "punk", in this case, is a musical genre. "Christian punk" is Christian-themed punk rock. "DIY" means "do it yourself", so Christians can't do anything by themselves? They can't be "anarchial" either? Read Christian anarchy. Have you even read any MxPx lyrics? Christian themes abound in many of their songs. Read Christian punk and get educated on this. —EdGl 18:41, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

I'd just like to clarify something here, when interviewing Michele Herrera (Mike's mother) we specifically asked her what genre MxPx considers themselves to be a part of, since all the sources online were ambiguous. Her reply? (I can't claim this is an original quote, my notes are at home) "They're a punk band with members who are Christians." So yes, the members of the band themselves are Christan, but they no longer consider their music to be. Allynfolksjr 05:39, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

MxPx is a Christian band. [1] MxPx should definitely be listed as punk rock at least. — Phantasy Phanatik | talk | contribs 01:03, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wait, what?

FTA: "MxPx cites their influences from 70s, 80s and 90s bands like Bad Religion (ironic, considering their anti-religious stance and music)..." I hardly think this is appropriate, and I feel that there is no encyclopedic value to the encapsulated note. I am removing it. If someone can come up with a _good_ reason to put it back, discuss. Lunis Neko 03:20, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Let's Rock

Where do you think Let's Rock should be added in the discography? It's hard to define whether it's an album, EP or other. Philtrauferson

I'd say under "Compilation albums". It's not a "real" album, so it wouldn't fit under albums. Also, it's just rare songs and b-sides, which is basically what "Let It Happen" is. And it certainly isn't an EP. —EdGl 22:32, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Record Label?

Is MxPx on SideOneDummy Records or Tooth & Nail? Did they go back to T&N? On T&N's website MxPx is back under artist rather then alumni, they were under alumni a couple weeks ago.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 65.54.155.59 (talk • contribs).

This is a mistake; they didn't go back to Tooth and Nail. The reason why they put them under artists is because MxPx is releasing Let It Happen Deluxe Edition under T&N (T&N still has the rights to it... long story). —EdGl 22:08, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

ok thanks for clearing that up

it says in their wikipedia page that their back on T & N

Yeah, I reverted that edit. —EdGl 01:25, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

I have also just removed the paragraph about leaving SideOneDummy on the "Current status" section. Alex 03:10, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "Format"

Do we need the "format" headings on all the tables?

The only one that isn't a CD is under the heading "DVD".

RanDawg 14:49, 21 March 2007 (UTC)