I've personally never been a fan of religious music except for many a few that I've heard.
I am actual a fan I like it being a Christian the music puts a positive influence over my mood when I am feeling down etc. 
I guess it has to do with not being religious, but it's also that most of it really doesn't sound that good.
I can agree with you there I don't like all of the music I have a selective few some of it sounds like speaking rather then singing and some is just plain out hard to understand. 
Agreed, some of it is barely music since it's just some talking or preaching with some slight intrumentals.
Now the women singers is what catches my attention the most their voice and music professions is so lovely.
I can agree, I much prefer religious music when it is sung by a really angelic woman's voice.
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