Though the progressive Christianisation of the Roman Empire in the 4th century did not confer upon bishops civil authority within the state, the gradual withdrawal of imperial authority during the 5th century left the pope the senior imperial civilian official in Rome, as bishops were increasingly directing civil affairs in other cities of the Western Empire.

Though he gave the impression of sympathy with progressive and liberal causes, he had no enthusiasm for the New Deal of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt ( which Bennett eventually tried to emulate, after floundering without solutions for several years ), and he never advocated massive government action to alleviate depression in Canada.

Though progressive metal was, and has remained, primarily an album-oriented genre, this mainstream exposure increased the genre's profile, and opened doors for other bands.

Though adhering to neither the progressive or conservative factions among French musicians of the era, Dukas had the friendship and respect of both.

Though SMPT: e contained the thirty-one minute opus " All of the Above ", the band's second studio album, 2001's Bridge Across Forever, found the band flexing their muscles further in the long form for which progressive rock is known.

Though there are many individualistic variants of Illbient, the music is characterized by interesting dub-wise layering of soundscapes, hip hop-influenced use of samples and a progressive approach to beat programming that encompasses all genres of world groove and electronic music.

Though the work is often described as being in the key of D major, the tonal scheme of the symphony as whole is progressive.

Though the people here are progressive in thought, they prefer traditional way of life.

Though progressive in its intent, this legislation was gutted by the British Parliament which did not want to lose its legal superiority.

Though the Westons were not wealthy, they were well connected and through her uncle ’ s patronage Weston was educated in England, where she lived until she returned to Boston in 1828, to serve as principal of a newly founded and socially progressive girls ’ high school.

Though the common law was sometimes comparatively progressive, sometimes not, the first statutes to prohibit discrimination focused on gender and race emerged in the 1960s as the Civil Rights Act was passed in the United States.

Though he gave the impression of sympathy with progressive and liberal causes, he had no enthusiasm for the New Deal of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt ( which Bennett tried to emulate ), and he never advocated massive government action to alleviate depression in Canada.

Though that vision was never achieved two factors led to a more innovative and experimental nature at Kirkland: first, the introduction of progressive views of undergraduate education on the part of Millicent C. McIntosh, former President of Barnard College, and second, the mandate to " make a fresh attack on introducing major fields of learning " without being constrained by the more traditional patterns at Hamilton-a mandate embraced by Kirkland's president, Samuel F. Babbitt.

Though progressive in that regard, Berlin was still planning on opening with a minstrel skit.

Though his earlier works, influenced by the progressive writers of his times, showed a marked leftist and socialist leanings, his later work progressively became stark in portraying the darkness of the human psyche, as humanist values progressively declined around the Partition.

Though it initially focused on more progressive rock and heavy metal, as the decade progressed it would also embrace the emergence of ( and become a seminal label of ) alternative rock, particularly grunge, with influential acts like Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Weezer and Beck.

Though most of these bands maintain a progressive attitude as to the nature of their sound ( Remains of the Day actually includes a violinist among its members ), there is a staunch refusal to separate themselves categorically from their hardcore punk provenances.

Though following progressive dogma at every turn, such as the introduction of child labor laws, factory inspection codes, safety codes for mines, health and sanitary laws, and employer ’ s liability for workers, Haskell ’ s legislative schedule also included Jim Crow laws for Oklahoma.

Though her character was criticised for not being a progressive interpretation of a woman, Manning felt both that feminism was not a contemporary concern and Jo had her virtues aside from her intelligence, such as her loyalty.

Though now vastly different from the original concept, the school still represents a progressive approach to alternative education.

Though the coeducational college was considered progressive at the time, the women were dissatisfied with the fact that while men enjoyed membership in fraternities, women had no such equivalent organizations for companionship, support and advancement and were instead limited to literary societies ( such as the Monmouth College Literary Society that became Pi Beta Phi women's fraternity in 1867 ).

Though a member of the conservative Civic Election Committee, he again showed himself to be a progressive representative on issues relating to workers, pensioners and the handicapped, and often voted with the CCF group.

Though the album was seen by some as one of the worst examples of the progressive rock genre, the record was well received by others.

Though not a commercial success, Gilded was measured by rock critic Robert Christgau as " an ominous, obsessive, tongue-in-cheek country-rock synthesis, absorbing rural and urban, traditional and contemporary, at point of impact.

" Though it had little impact on the American charts, The Who's mod anthem presaged a more cerebral mix of musical ferocity and rebellious posture that characterized much early British punk rock: John Reed describes The Clash's emergence as a " tight ball of energy with both an image and rhetoric reminiscent of a young Pete Townshend — speed obsession, pop-art clothing, art school ambition ".

Though elements of rock and roll can be heard in country records of the 1930s, and in blues records from the 1920s, rock and roll did not acquire its name until the 1950s.

Though he strove to become a respected rock musician along the lines of Mick Jagger or Alice Cooper, his channel of stardom launched him into the ranks of teen idol, a brand he loathed until much later in life when he managed to come to terms with his bubblegum pop beginnings.

Though the rock scene in the 2000s is not as strong, newer bands such as Bump of Chicken, Sambomaster, Flow, Orange Range, Remioromen, Uverworld, Radwimps and Aqua Timez, which are considered rock bands, have achieved success.

Though he was unable to compete with the burgeoning rock and roll sound that was increasing in popularity, he managed to maintain a small, devoted audience.

Though others had earlier used similar techniques, Thin Lizzy are widely recognised as one of the first hard rock bands to employ double lead guitar harmony sound – a technique pioneered by Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and Wishbone Ash in the UK, whilst independently in the USA by Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band.

Though their sound is more swing influenced, the Treniers incorporated a thumping backbeat and copious songs that included the words " rock " and " roll "-" Rocking on Sunday Night " and " It Rocks!

Though its land area is huge, about 40 % of the Tongass is composed of wetlands, snow, ice, rock, and non-forest vegetation, while the remaining are forested.

Though best known for his work in rock music, Cale has worked in various genres including drone and classical.

Though the new musical direction alienated some fans and critics, Kid A received acclaim from notable music publications, and was praised for introducing rock listeners to diverse forms of underground music.

Though squarely in the blues tradition, rock took elements from Afro-Caribbean and Latin musical techniques.

Japanese music: Though elements of traditional Japanese music can be found in some rock and pop from the country, the only major roots revival was Okinawan, and began in the late 1980s.

Canadian music: Though some artists, like The Band, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, had been integral parts of the 1960s American folk rock scene, Canada has seen its own distinctive revival of styles.

Though Cave drew on earlier rock and roll shriekers ; especially Iggy Pop and Suicide's Alan Vega, his singing with the Birthday Party remains powerful and distinct.

Though Entombed began their career as an early pioneer of Scandinavian death metal which initially differed itself from its American counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1990s their sound had broadened to include garage rock and other influences.

Though they are often categorized with Japanese harsh noise acts such as Merzbow and Masonna, The Gerogerigegege has also released albums of more straightforward rock ( Sexual Behaviour in the Human Male ), noise ( 45 RPM Performance ), and ambient music ( None Friendly, Endless Humiliation ), in addition to several seven inch records mixing these styles with found recordings.

Though the use of lead drums was not a new concept in jazz, it was relatively unheard of in rock.

Though only briefly brushing the mainstream with the single " Cut Your Hair " in 1994, Pavement was a successful indie rock band.

Though rock was not extremely popular until the 70s, there were innovative musicians in France as the psychedelic rock trend was peaking worldwide.