Self - part of an individual's personality composed of self-awareness and self-image
Lead Singer Stephen Christian explains the maturation of Anberlin's music through their sound. He explains that lyrically, their first album was more childish with "Man v. World" views. However, their third album, Cities, was more adult in its concepts of "Man v. Self".
Mass Media - the means for delivering impersonal communications to a vast audience
In Anberlin's latest note on Facebook, they are requesting their fans to "help us out and call your local rock stations and tell them you wanna hear it [Closer, their new single]", using both Facebook and the radio as mass media to spread the word about their new single.
Looking-Glass Self - a self image based on how we think others see us
In Anberlin's single (as of Feb 2011), "Closer", lead singer Stephen Christian sings about a betrayal he has experienced in the past; "Do you expect me to be or believe you? Do you accept me when it's me you can see through?" This song deals with his struggle to come to grips with his own self-image based on how he feels others see him after betrayal.
Mass Media - the means for delivering impersonal communications to a vast audience.
Taking advantage of the mass media is a great way for various organizations to send updates and other information to followers. Anberlin has their own website, which offers information on the latest news, tour dates, and merchandise. They have also appeared on popular billboard lists and have preformed on the Late Show with Jay Leno.
Significant Others - people, such as parents, who have special importance for socialization.
Anberlin commonly references God in their songs as a significant other of sorts who helps guide and shape their lives. "If you need a friend. Don't look to a stranger. You know in the end. I'll always be there. And when you're in doubt. When you're in danger. Take a look all around. I'll be there." They portray God as a father figure who encourages them and gives them a sense of direction.
Generalized Other - term for widespread cultural norms and values we use as a reference in evaluating ourselves.
Although normally thought of as a type of significant other, people in relationships would probably be considered generalized others in the field of sociology, as they don't necessarily help to "socialize" a person, but they define a person. In the song, Inevitable, Stephen Christian sings about a lover. Having a lover is a cultural norm, and he feels that because he does, it defines who he is. "I want to break every clock. The hands of time could never move again. We could stay in this moment for the rest of our lives. I want to be your last first kiss"
Mass Media - the means for delivering impersonal communications to a vast audience
Looking-Glass Self - a self image based on how we think others see us
Mass Media - the means for delivering impersonal communications to a vast audience.
- Taking advantage of the mass media is a great way for various organizations to send updates and other information to followers. Anberlin has their own website, which offers information on the latest news, tour dates, and merchandise. They have also appeared on popular billboard lists and have preformed on the Late Show with Jay Leno.
Significant Others - people, such as parents, who have special importance for socialization.
Generalized Other - term for widespread cultural norms and values we use as a reference in evaluating ourselves.