One of Christian music’s top-selling rock bands, GRAMMY®-nominated Skillet returns with its latest recording capturing the raw energy and multi-textured sonic landscape for which they have become known. A mixture of dissonant chords, anthemic builds and memorable vocal interpretation combine to form a progressive, yet classic rock-influenced sound that’s all their own. Skillet’s straightforward message and innovative sound has garnered the band seven #1 songs and an avid fan base.
Experience pounding, classically influenced rock with a progressive edge, colored by dissonant chords, and gutsy vocals on the latest release from Skillet, best known for hits including “Savior.” Relevant, innovative and unforgettable, Skillet continues its tradition of a straightforward, in-your-face gospel message of hope.
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This was a really amazing album. I loved every song on it. I saw them last Winter on tour and they were amazing also (: I can't wait to see what they come out with next....
Song by Song review by JD92| Posted March 08, 2010
This album was VERY impressive in my opinion. It was amazing both lyricly and musically.
The first song Hero forces you to realize that you really do need a Hero in your life. The Hero(Jesus) is the only One that can save you.
The second song, Monster, shows you for what you really are. We are all sinners, monsters inside. I think that Monster points you in the direction of Hero and that they both go hand in hand with each other.
Awake and Alive makes you feel just as it says it does, awake and alive. This song inspires me to face the world head on with vigor like I've never felt.
Now the song Don't Wake Me I can't really relate to it but I do think that it is a great song for those who can relate to it.
One Day Too Late I have got to say is my favorite song on this album, it's lyrics mean so much to me, it encourages people to strive harder in life so as not to waste the precious little time we have. Time wasted is time regretted later.
It's Not Me It's You I really do like, but I feel like it's a song that makes you blame other people for your own mistakes. But I do enjoy it.
Should've When You Could've is one of my least favorite songs on this album because I can't really relate to it.
The song Believe is my least favorite of the album. I don't really have much to say about it.
Forgiven is another one of the best songs on the album. It helps the person realize that no matter how many promises you break, no matter how many times you turn away, God is always there to take you back and forgive you. The part where it says "I've loved another" is like a sermon my pastor preached one day out of the Bible where God was using a man to demonstrate how he feels about us. The man was instructed by God to marry a women who was unfaithful so that he could live how God feels about us because of how unfaithful we are.
Sometimes is right on target for me, that is how I feel sometimes. I feel like I don't want to be a better person, or feel better when I'm feeling bad. Sometimes I want other people to feel as bad or hurt as I do. Sometimes I know what I'm doing wrong and I just don't care. This song really pulls it out and puts it in perspective, it gets a person thinking.
Never Surrender is another life saving song by Skillet. It just pulls you through the tough times you are going through. It's another song that hits home with it's lyrics.
The saddest song on this album is Lucy, when I really think about it it brings tears to my eyes. It is left open enough that it can relate to any loss that a person has experienced, from suicide, abortion, death, anything really. It's lets you know that you have to love your family/friends while they are still there.
An expected non-progression| Posted February 22, 2010
Skillet has always been a band of experimentation. If you listened to their debut, Alien Youth, Collide, and Comatose side by side, it would be hard to identify them all as by the same artist. Skillet has always been a band that changed and kept fans guessing... okay not true... Skillet has always up until now kept their fans guessing.
Skillet's lead-off singles ("Hero" to Christian radio and "Monster" to secular radio) demonstrated basically what the entire album turned out to become. "Hero" maintained the "Comatose" feel of heavy guitar riffs, strong lead male vocals, and a harsh female voice. "Monster" seemed like a fusion of "Collide" and "Comatose," with a slightly more "grungy" feel to it. "Awake" pretty much stays like that for the entire album, breaking only for slight variances from past projects (such as the intro to "Never Surrender")
Skillet demonstrates strong lyrical content as always, demonstrating why they are as popular now as ever... except for two HUGE stumbles. The greatest is their song "It's Not Me, It's You." It seems as if Skillet is trying to get younger teens to enjoy their music. The lyrics are cheesy at best and horrible at worst. While this song is an excellent concert song and a real adrenaline- boost, we all know Skillet can do much better. A smaller, but still annoying "mistake" is the bridge of "Forgiven." It says "I get down on my knees/Feel your love wash over me." Sound familiar? It is to any old-school Skillet fan. The bridge of one of my favorite Skillet songs ever - "One Real Thing" off of their "Alien Youth" project - says "I get down on my knees and I feel your love wash over me." Again, Skillet can do much better.
Now I've spent this entire review beating on "Awake." Yet, I still cannot get enough of this CD. Yes it's cheesy at times, yes it's like a carbon copy of "Comatose" with a little "Collide" thrown in, but that combination is what made Skillet popular. And that is the Skillet we all love. Skillet has encountered a winning formula. Their blend of violins and electronic rock and hard rock is incredible and a joy to listen to. As Skillet becomes a mainstream artist, it does make sense that they release an album similar to their previous efforts to let new fans know exactly who they are. And they do a tremendous job. I just hope they are able to change it up a little bit in the next album.
So... bottom line: buy it unless you hated "Comatose." This album is a must have for any Skillet fan, hard rock fan, and is also a great ministry tool (imagine giving a friend "Awake" - a fairly mainstream CD.... then giving them "Alien Youth..." an almost hard-rock worship CD...)... so an excellent CD, Skillet. Just please surprise me next time :D
Skillet Awakes after a long Comatose| Posted February 09, 2010
It's been a long time since Skillet moved past Comatose. "Awake" surely won't disappoint fans.
The opening singles are "Hero" and "Monster". I personally prefer the former, but there are better songs throughout the album.
"Don't Wake Me" is a romantic song. It's a beautiful slowdown after the first two energetic tracks. The beat returns once again with "Awake and Alive".
"Should've When You Could've" and "Believe" are weaker tracks. The former should almost definetively be skipped, and the latter isn't too promising.
"It's Not Me, It's You" and "Sometimes" have an angry mood. They are good songs to listen to when the going gets tought.
The track "Forgiven" is my favourite. It can be interpreted in so many ways: either is it a romantic relationship, or one with God, or another, it's up to the listener to decide.
The second-last track, "Never Surrender", is very powerful. Both the music and lyrics reflect a cry for help in a desperate situation.
The fifth track, "One Day Too Late", and the final track, "Lucy", are powerful reminders to watch our actions and words and to live every second of life.
Overall, "Awake" is worth downloading. Owning the physical album, however, offers no advantage over the physical album. I still haven't listened to the two Deluxe tracks, "Dead Inside" and "Would It Matter".
Skillet is amazing!| Posted January 26, 2010
Wow! That is all I can say about this new album. Skillet has done it again. They had some high expectations to meet when their previous cd Comatose was released. But I have to hand it to them, Awake is one of their best cds. Jen Ledger, their new drummer, is amazing. She even sings on the new record! I have been a Skillet fan for a long time and every time they release a cd I love their music more and more. Their music on the album Awake is very relative to a lot of real life situations and it has a positive message. Skillet rocks!
Love Skillet but they aren't my favorite| Posted January 26, 2010
This definitely isn't my favorite CD ever. I personally am a huge fan of RED. :) This is a great CD compared to some of Skillet's older stuff, sorry I'm just not a fan of Skillet's WAY old stuff. They seem to be making a come back, so props to them. I only have 3 songs I LOVE on the album, but I don't listen to it regurally either. Overall I would suggest it to others though. :)
Impressive follow up| Posted January 18, 2010
Upon the release of "Awake" Skillet took the music world by storm! Not only charting number one hits on Christian charts but also showing an impressive charting on mainstream. The latest album was one that had been anticipated for three years and had high expectations because of their previous album "Comatose" that been their best to date,music wise and reception wise, and Awake surely delivered. Debuting at #2 (tying the record) Awake gain raved reception and produced hits right off the bat.Songs including "Hero", "Monster" and "Awake and Alive" climbed charts and were picked up for themes to WWE pay per views,video games,and even soap operas.
Awake was one of the top albums of 2009 as well as the past decade,I highly recommend it.
FAVORITE!!| Posted December 19, 2009
this CD is awesome!!!!! they are my favorite band!!! my favorite songs on this CD are Hero and Monster. This CD is a must buy and they are a must see in concert!
AMAZING!| Posted October 29, 2009
I've been waiting for new skillet for a long time and this album is definitely worth it! I got the CD at one of their recent concerts. Favorite Songs: Hero, Monster, Awake and Alive, and most any song with violin.
Impressive| Posted October 14, 2009
This is a job well done by Skillet. The songs have solid Christian lyrics and the instruments are rocking out. The album as a whole really tells a story. Jesus Christ is our Hero that died on the cross so we can be cleansed of our sins and saved from that Monster. As Christians, our souls are Awake and Alive so we can live our lives to give glory to God in everything we do. (refer to 1 Cor. 10:31) It has multiple hits and that is rare in one album. I would recommend this album to anyone who likes moderately loud Christian Rock.
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