Massive rock riffs, swirling drums, monstrous hooks and undeniably catchy choruses. Hints of progressive rock mixed in with modern alternative flourishes and touches of classical influence as swelling strings intersect with sonic adrenaline rushes. It's indeed a fusion unlike any other, marking the latest chapter in the continuous evolution of Skillet, whose moniker couldn't be more fitting come its explosive release Comatose.
Coupled with 200 dates a year on the road, this foursome is one of the hardest working, heaviest rocking, boldly witnessing and most broadly appealing acts of its generation. Comatose has several examples of Skillet flexing its experimental muscles while keeping true to their original calling. The first single "Rebirthing" is a complex but accessible amalgamation of piercing strings, jarring guitars, humongous power chords and neck snapping reactions calling all to come alive in Christ. In sharp contrast, but equally compelling are enormous anthems like "The Last Night," "Say Goodbye" and "Yours to Hold," all oozing with ethereal orchestration and insanely infectious sing-a-long potential.
"The funny thing about Jesus is that He wasn't just all talk, but as much or more about relationships and communicating to people in a relatable way, as He was solely preaching to them. I'm very passionate about evangelism, but love begets evangelism and we want people to know we care about their needs in a practical way." - John Cooper, Lead Vocalist - SKILLET
Naming the record Comatose further cements those expressions, hoping to rev up listeners to break beyond the mundane, get on track with their relationships (here on earth and with the Creator), and charge forward with hope.
John L. Cooper – vocals, bass guitar
Korey Cooper – keyboard, guitar, vocals
Lori Peters - drums
Ben Kasica - guitar
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BEST ALBUM!!!| Posted March 03, 2008
To me this is is their best album. I like how it has a old school rock feel. Its soemthing that you can sit and listen to and it will never get old. Rebirthing best song on the Album, with Those Nights coming in close second. Can\'t wait for another album.
still pushing the envelope| Posted March 03, 2008
This album has had radio singles from up and down this great track list. it has a good transition from fast to slow songs. Many band changes have occured throughout the years but this band is still amazing.
Lori Peters was one of the greatest drummers ive met and it is sad to see her go
Comatose| Posted March 01, 2008
The best Skillet album to date, Comatose takes it up yet another notch... This band has snowballed since the success of Alien Youth and gets better and better with every album they produce. Comatose provides some of the most inspirational lyrics Skillet may have as well as a new symphonic rock sound that is absolute harmonic perfection. My favorite album by far.
amazing| Posted February 22, 2008
This CD is great! It talks about the difficulties of life, but shows that God is always there and almost releases like a story. It also show the importance of needing and wanting God in your life. I like it alot!
Comatose| Posted February 21, 2008
This is a great addition to the legacy that is Skillet. While I feel this is as "rockin" as their previous record it is still rather amazing. And while there is more of a softer side they are still rockin hard, with amazing messages! It's a great album to impact mainstream radio!
sweet cd!| Posted February 02, 2008
this is most definitely (in my opinion, anyway) their best CD. I do like some of their other songs, but I like ALL of the songs on this CD! faves: "rebirthing", "whispers in the dark", "comatose", and the all-time fave-"FALLING INSIDE THE BLACK"!!! I LOOOOVE that song! my sister and a couple of my friends don't like it as much as me, they think it's a little hard (although my sister likes "comatose" but my one friend likes it just as much or maybe (if it's possible) even more than me! their bass and drums and stuff is SWEET! I love this CD! and if they can keep it up, their next CD is on my "to get" list. (whenever it comes out. :D)
Comatose| Posted December 09, 2007
I really like this CD. John Cooper is one of the few sigers who can pull off the rough rock voice well. They mixed slow with fast really well, with some of both. I really love the songs Rebirthing, Yours To Hold, and The Last Night, which happen to be the first three songs on the Cd, so my only problem is that all of the best songs are at the beginning, for me at least. I love how they mixed hard rock with some violin in there in some songs.
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