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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Awake!| Posted August 18, 2009
Ok well Skillet has done it again by making another awesome album... between it and comatose i like it a bit better even thought it seems a little more mellow and not as fast pace as other albums they have made. Still my favorite band. Was kinda hoping for some old school skillet on this one but owell still top notch. good job skillet
Awake - seriously great CD!| Posted August 18, 2009
Skillet fans won't be disappointed by Awake!!! This CD keeps you charged up and challenges you to check out your walk with God. There are truths sung out that hit to the heart and makes you realize just how awesome it is to be 'Forgiven' and that He is our everyday 'Hero'!! Challenges us to go and be that person to be a life changer and impact someones life each day that we have been given. Awesome!
.....WOW| Posted August 18, 2009
wow this album is the best ever and yet.i am THE skillet fan im obsessed and addicted.but thiS album reached far above my expectations.they are the greatest most talented powerfull band.they put there heart in ther music.john cooper well allof them have a great voice.this album will surely "rock your face off"!!!!its the best!its beast!kiiller!rawk own!skillet!i love vyall skillet!john korey jen ben!
Skillet's| Posted August 18, 2009
As 2007 reached its end, Skillet said farewell to longtime drummer Lori Peters. Fortunately, the band recovered shortly thereafter and recruited fresh, new talent in the form of 19 year old drumming prodigy Jen Ledger, whom they found in London, England. With a string of tours in 2008, as well as being able to show off her skills on the band's "Comatose Comes Alive" live CD/DVD, Ledger proved herself to be more than a perfect replacement. In early 2009, Skillet returned to the studio to record their 9th release "Awake," their first studio album in 9 years to feature a different individual providing the drumwork.
Musically, "Awake" picks up where 2006's "Comatose" left off, containing plenty of alternative rock hooks coupled with Jon's signature heart-felt screams and harmonius melodies. Album highlights include the aggressive opener "Hero," the equally edgy "Awake and Alive," and the nu metalesque feel of "Monster."
However, some fans might be surprised to find that there are more ballads this time around than with prior Skillet albums. However, many of them continue in the vibe of songs such as "The Older I Get" and "Don't Say Goodbye" and may draw in new listeners that had a difficult time warming up to the band's heavier side.
The songs' messages touch on issues such as the ugliness of one's own sin nature ("Monster"), taking focus off one's self and giving credit to God ("It's Not You It's Me"), and dreaming of a lasting love that seemed to have been lost in the real world ("Don't Wake Me"). "Never Surrender is a mid-tempo tune that is also about a love relationship, but may be construed by listeners as a relationship between a man and woman instead of being between man and God. While some of the album's themes may not directly point to Christ, they still maintain a spiritual level of morale and do not falter from the truth.
Overall, fans of albums such as "Collide" and "Alien Youth" might have a hard time swallowing "Awake" as it contains almost as many ballads as heavier tracks. On a lighter note though, those who fell in love with "Comatose" will quickly find a new Skillet favorite to add to their CD collection. While not their strongest effort, "Awake" is a Skillet album fans old and new will not soon forget.
Awesome album!| Posted August 18, 2009
At first I heard Monster and Hero, those are 2 really good songs. Then I heard the preview of the whole album and thought that it wouldn't be as good as Collide or Comatose, but once I heard the whole album I think it is a really good album.
I love the new drummer and her voice. This is a must buy for any Christian rock listener.
GREAT CD| Posted August 18, 2009
this cd is great god has blessed skillet. my favorites are hreo,monster,and lucy. even though lucy is a sad song it has a good message. I hope god give skillet good songs in the future. Go Skillet
Good but not what I was hoping for...| Posted August 17, 2010
It had been 3 years since Comatose since Skillet had put out some new music and Skillet fans were just dying for more with the success that Comatose was. I was looking forward to this album being a pretty big fan of Skillet and was eager for something new. I always liked how Skillet diversified their sound album to album and always made the wait between albums worthwhile with something new.
I must say I was a little disappointed that the sound didn't change too much from Comatose with Awake. But I don't blame Skillet since why not stay with a formula that was popular with the last album and getting their foot well inside mainstream circles.
The album starts off with the well known single "Hero" which has a great message about needing our Hero Jesus in life, this is a good song and is great with the switching vocals between John and Jen.
Next comes a heavier song with "Monster", I don't think anyone has not heard this song, its played all over rock radio and christian radio. Which unfortunately has made these first two songs less enjoyable for me, since they are being way overplayed on radio.
Next is the first of many ballads "Don't Wake Me", I actually really enjoyed this song and John's vocals to this song, pretty strong ballad.
"Awake and Alive" starts next with the strings and the heavy guitars coming in, this is a great anthem and a rather enjoyable song, great message of being bold, living for our faith.
"One Day Too Late" slows things down again, this song I found didn't differ enough in my opinion from other softer songs from Skillet, but has a decent message about taking the time to live out each day to the fullest.
"It's Not Me It's You" opens with a distorted riff, I don't know what it is with this song but it just gets stuck in your head and is rather catchy and fun to rock to.
"Should've When You Could've" I think shouldn't have been on the album, it's ok but it just seems to cheesy to everything else on the album.
"Believe" opens with just acoustic guitar playing and is a nice power ballad. John's powerful vocals fit with this song perfectly and was power ballad that was executed very well and sported some great lyrics.
"Forgiven" I thought was just another decent song, the most open Christian lyrics I think they had on the album. But offers a strong message of the forgiveness offered to us from Christ. It opens with a cook keys intro and then jumps into a mid-tempo rocker.
"Sometimes" one of the best rock songs on the album and possibly the best song on the album has a darker tone to it. But I like how Skillet is just honest about how things can be in life and how everything isn't perfect. Has a cool short little guitar solo that sets this song apart from others on the album.
"Never Surrender" not bad but nothing great either. Typical mid-tempo rock song, but good message about encouraging too never surrender to the things that get us down and to find that strength in Christ.
"Lucy" This is another very powerful power ballad and offers some of the best vocals from John. They are just so honest and heartfelt and is just a touching song. One of the best on the album.
So overall the album is good for what it is and is an enjoyable release by Skillet. Just not one of their best. Too many of the songs blended together on this album and Skillet just didn't rock out as much as they use too on this one. It has a lot more of a radio-rcok feel to it. But it is a well done rock album and worth picking up, since their are several highlights through the album.
Better and Better| Posted August 18, 2009
Skillet just keeps getting better and better.This is there best album yet. Although there other ones are awesome as well.
Usually after putting out so many albums, bands will start loosing their touch and start getting held up in the fame. I'm happy to say Skillet is definitely not one of these bands!
Anticipation to let down.| Posted August 18, 2009
Probably one of the biggest anticipations in Christian music was Skillet's new release "Awake". After hearing their two singles "Hero" and "Monster" live and then on their myspace page, I was expecting an amazing album... Unfortunately, their singles are just that, singled out from the rest of the CD.
Musically the talent of the band shines, with melodic guitar solos, edgey vocals, and a new drummer (Jenn) who is not only the best female drummer I've ever seen and heard, but also has a great voice that she blesses two or three songs with, (I was actually hoping they would make more use of it, but I guess with this being the first time using it they didn't want to over-use it).
All bands with long careers hit ruts with their music where they start writing songs that sound the same album to album, and I fear Skillet has hit that rut transfering from their last smash record "Comatose" to "Awake".
'Big Anthem Rock' is awesome for one album, but when you pull it out more than that, it loses the anthem, adds a third wheel, and kinda just drags on.
About half the songs on "Awake" Are slow dragging songs that have great lyrics, but all sound the same musically; big booming drums, soaring guitar lines, and big hung out vocals.
And the rest of the CD is made up of songs that are reminiscent of "The last night" and the title track, "Comatose" off the "Comatose" album.
All in all, If you were a fan of "Comatose" you will really like "Awake", if you were not, well, I would suggest not buying this record.
I do not believe it will make it onto my "Albums to get" list. :- *sigh*
An alternative to check out would be Decyfer Down's new album: "Crash".
Another Hit Factory by Skillet| Posted August 18, 2009
Skillet has done it again. "Awake" will definitely generate many hit singles. The first two singles start the album, then it slows down to let you breathe before pumping you up again. This has to be John's most transparent album to date. The songs are so raw and honest; something I have grown to love about Skillet. "Awake and Alive" is by far the best song on this album. "It's not me, It's You," will have fists pumping at a concert near you, so get ready! The fall music scene has started off with a bang!
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