Riding the waves of their most successful release to date, Alien Youth, Skillet teams up with producer Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down, Sister Hazel) to offer yet another stylistic direction on their newest release, Collide.
Departing from keyboard driven sounds and delving into grittier guitar sounds, front man John Cooper lets his inventive juices go with reckless abandon and muscle bound authority. Superior songwriting dominates once again, this time propelled by thunderous instrumental clashes and deep-throated vocals. Discover Skillet's ability to reveal passion and hope through their latest musically intense, yet lyrically beautiful, work on Collide.
John L. Cooper – lead vocals, bass guitar
Korey Cooper – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Ben Kasica – lead guitar
Lori Peters – drums
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Collide| Posted August 22, 2007
Like contemporaries P.O.D. and Pillar, Skillet plays a bone-shaking, completely uncompromising brand of nu-metal that upon first glance offers very little indication of the group's evangelical Christian beliefs. Musically, the band plows some of the same ground as melodic neo-grunge groups such as Nickelback and Trapt, yet adds a conviction, raw energy, and experimental edge that takes its cue from earlier, more progressive bands such as Jane's Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, and Tool. Lead vocalist/bassist John Cooper's lyrics, though clearly faith-based, ironically represent some of the most chillingly direct and angst-driven songwriting this side of Nirvana. Backed by a mix of highly rhythmic de-tuned guitars, speed metal-style drum fills, and a plethora of spooky industrial-style samples, Cooper drives home his inspirational message with a tortured howl that equals any of his secular contemporaries.
Love it!!!| Posted August 21, 2007
I got into skillet's new album comatose, and now i'm startin' to get into their older stuff, after it sounded amazing live!!! I love collide!!! It has awesoem lyrics, great music, and a sound you can totally rock out to!!! I love the songs "savior" and "my obsession"!!!
arguably| Posted July 26, 2007
skillet's best album. toss up between this and comatose. great hard rock. i'd recommend the rerelease with open wounds though
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