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My friend absolutely loves 311. I would like to get him into some Christian music with good lyrics. He would listen to it if the band sounded like 311. Do you have any suggestions?
--Heidi
Thanks so much for caring about your friend. And I must say that your concern is not without reason. 311's newest release, Soundsystem, comes sprinkled with profanity, earning the warning label: "Explicit Content." It should also be pointed out that 311 is Omaha police lingo for indecent exposure. (The band is originally from Omaha.) Uhh, definitely not a cool name.
Another uncool thing about the band is its outspoken stand for the legalization of marijuana. 311 …