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Poor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the
American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and
genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. Most distinct were
Scott Hunter's vocals, simultaneously melodic and menacing. The band as a
whole owed a debt to Pink Floyd and The Cure for its high emphasis on
atmosphere, and to Nirvana for its edge. Drummer Jesse Sprinkle was among
the band's greatest assets, propelling song after song with his mastery of
the drum kit. Scott proved to be a tremendous lyricist with philosophical,
metaphorical, and spiritually-oriented topics. Common themes in the lyrics
include introspective struggles with identity and spirituality, struggles
with a superficial, secular, and modern society, and hope for life
abundant. The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music calles the band
"One of the most accomplished and creative Christian bands of the '90s".
