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Massive rock riffs, swirling drums, humongous hooks, catchy choruses---Skillet really cooks in this explosive new release! "Rebirthing," "Better Than Drugs," "Falling Inside the Black," "Looking for Angels," "Whispers in the Dark," "The Older I Get," the title track, and other hot tunes sizzle with energy---and call you to come alive in Christ.
Format: Compact disc
Vendor: Ino Records/m2.0 Communication
| UPC: 766887254621
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A Quantum Leap
Skillet has been plying its trade in youth-friendly Christian rock for a decade, becoming a go-to band in the industry with Christian radio hits, super-tight and very evangelistic concerts and enough vinyl, hair color and sequenced industro-groove to give more conservative youth pastors Nine Inch nightmares. While they have amassed an impressive following and developed one of the crazier live shows in the business, one thing Skillet has lacked is artistic credibility. Though band leader John Cooper has long been one of the most approachable, passionate and intense personalities in the industry, prior to 2003’s Collide, Skillet seemed destined to fill Petra’s shoes some day.
As admirable as fulltime youth ministry is, Skillet had a ways to go before its songs would find purchase in the rocky environs of pop culture. If Collide was a step in the right direction,
however, the October 3 release of Comatose is a quantum leap.
Collide was a breakthrough for the band in several ways. Three years later, the band takes the progress further with 11 songs that unabashedly blend arena rock, progressive rock, modern alternative elements and a lingering post-industrial sensibility into an impressive package. Being the first project the band actually recorded since signing with Lava/Atlantic, the disc sounds larger than life from the first notes. Enlisting the help of veteran producer Brian Howes (Hinder, Hedley) and mixers Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Hoobastank) and David Bottrill (Tool, Staind), Lava/Atlantic has given Skillet everything it needs to make a
credible run at the mainstream.
The disc opens with “Rebirthing,” a churning chunk-fest with swirling symphonic stabs adding color and Cooper’s best vocal performance to date. The song is simply enormous. Keyboardist and programmer Korey Cooper is back on support vocals after, unfortunately, keeping her trap shut on Collide. Her voice adds a wonderfully gothic touch. Playing the foil to husband John’s rasp, Korey’s pipes make all the difference in the ever important opening cut. Fortunately, the epic strings and graceful vocals re-appear throughout the disc, coloring the whole project beautifully.
While the musical theme of the record is big rock and hooks, the band finds a way to add some diversity within the formula. There are ’80s-era power ballads (“Yours to Hold,” “Say Goodbye”) and manic metal (“Better Than Drugs”). But its stock-in-trade remains new-century arena rock, full of huge melodies (far more interesting than the band’s typical monotone melodies of the past) and simple, easy-to-grasp lyrical sentiments. Thematically centered on the concept of waking up (to love, to relationships, to truth, to life), there isn’t much here that is truly unique; but arena rock was never about originality in the first place. It’s honest; it’s real; and you can bang your head to it.
JOHN J. THOMPSON – CCMMagazine.com
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5 out of 5 stars)
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Reviewed by Jesse Bergmann (Fredericktown, Mo), October 27, 2009 This C.D. is the best christian rock C.D knoen to man.I didn't use to be a skillet fan until I got this album. Now they are my favorite band of all time. I have rarely seen anyone listen to this C.D. and not fall in love with it. I wish I could give it 100 stars because that's what it's worth. Rock on fellow panheads!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by *Jon W (*Lebanon PA), July 30, 2009 Incredible cd!!! Skillet is one of the best hard rock groups out there and i recommend this cd for any hard rock fan. 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Brenda Moreno (Victorville, CA), April 23, 2009 I bought this cd for my sons, age 13 and 11 They listen to it everyday! They are growing in the Lord by listening to christian music! 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Austin Cross (Belle Rive, IL), April 18, 2009 This cd is great. It has an awesome set of songs that are great to listen to and serve great purpose! Anyone buying this cd will not be disappointed! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Benoît (Montreal, Canada), March 19, 2009 A must buy at this very low price! Awesome CD, full of hits! I love it when they create songs with a mix of hard rock and classic background, very well done! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Nathan (C falls mt), September 28, 2008 This cd totally is awesome! I way would get it again!!!! They have hard and soft(ter) music which I really enjoy. 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joanna (Lancaster, Pa.), August 09, 2008 Skillet is one of my favorite artists, and I really enjoyed this Cd. Probably my favorite songs are Comatose and Rebirthing. Great Cd.! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rebecca (Ohio), August 05, 2008 I never thought I would like Skillet, but after I listened to this cd, I LOVED them!!They are so awesome!! View all 53 Reviews
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