Like a Fine Wine -- Skillet gets better with age
Posted August 20, 2009
By wencdj,
About a month or so ago I heard the radio single Hero on ChristianRock.net and I was blown away. I immediately said "I want this album", not a common response. I usually pick up an album at least six months after its release, after I've heard it on internet radio, picked up a few downloads, and otherwise made my decision on the CD. Not this time.
Awake is Skillet's finest, deepest, and loudest album to date. Compared to this, I think Comatose is now referred to as Southern Gospel. Awake is the epitome of Christian Industrial music. The addition of Jen Ledger as Drummer and Third Vocalist (after John and Korey) was a move of Genius, as her screaming vocals make Awake and Hero. Power Ballads such as Don't wake me, Believe, and Forgiven are spot on, and if you don't cry when you hear Lucy, I have to question if you are actually human. Awake is Skillet Unleashed, and other bands now have to Chase them.
Personally, I award this Album Album of the Year (are you listening Grammy's, what about you Dove's?). Get the album today for "Tomorrow could be one day too late." View All Music And Book Reviews By wencdj | View wencdj's Profile
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