A friend of mine, atheist as well, showed me some songs from this rock opera. There are some gems. It's an interesting retelling of the story. I like musicals, so don't mind it as much.
Judas' song:
One of the first guitar licks I ever learned was from Heaven on Their Minds
At least 45 years ago, when it was first out. The one song I remember well was "King Herod's Song." I won't give it away, because it's probably online, but it's played strictly for laughs AND sounds like a real genuine show tune. I thought it was a work of genius.
Some excellent songs in that. It also resulted in one of the greatest ever "school playground alternative versions"...
Jesus Christ, Superstar,
Came down to Earth on a Yamaha
Did a skid, killed a kid,
Smashed his bollocks on a dustbin lid
Jesus Christ, Superstar,
Wears frilly knickers and a lady's bra
etc.