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Skillet will release their new album in August. The band is currently out on tour and they have posted a video where you can hear a clip from a new song.
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Skillet is currently in the studio recording their follow up to Comatose. The band has been posting videos from the studio which you can check out below.
Studio Day 1-2
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Studio Day 3-5
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Artist: Skillet
Album: Comatose
Label: Atlantic Records
Purchase: Amazon
Release Date: October 3rd, 2006
Overall: 8.0
Music: 8.0
Lyrics: 8.0
Production: 9.5
Skillet has been around forever, and so Iâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢m sure most people have at least heard of them. If you were never really interested before, or have never heard them this is the opportunity to do so. With the release of their newest album â┚¬Ã…”Comatoseâ┚¬? they have picked up a more mainstream sound that will definitely turn a few heads that werenâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t paying attention before.
This record has radio anthems written all over it. If Atlantic pushes this release like they should, they will have the next big thing on their hands for sure. For some it may be your next guilty pleasure that you just canâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t stop listening to because the choruses are too infectious, or because you secretly love that arena rock sound.
â┚¬Ã‹Å“Comatoseâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ starts with easily the best choice for a first single â┚¬Ã…”Rebirthingâ┚¬?. The song starts with strings which erupt into pounding drums, while still accompanied by the strings. The vocals on the song (and entire record) are the scratchy forceful vocals that make a good rock song. The record moves forward in cookie cutter fashion following all the rules through the next few songs. We get to â┚¬Ã…”The older I getâ┚¬? and I donâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t know if itâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s a really good song, or just me, but this song sticks out in good way. â┚¬Ã…”Those nightsâ┚¬? would be my vote for a second single. It has that radio friendly sound that people just eat up.
Like I said the record does follow a pretty strait forward set of rules, yet Skillet just does all the right things, while not taking many chances. The one thing different would be the last song which is unexpected but does get in your head, and Iâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ll leave you to discover that on your own. Overall a good release and worth the money and your time.
Track listing
1. Rebirthing
2. The Last Night
3. Yours To Hold
4. Better Than Drugs
5. Comatose
6. The Older I Get
7. Those Nights
8. Falling Inside The Black
9. Say Goodbye
10. Whispers In The Dark
11. Looking For Angels
Here are some albums that will be in-stores tomorrow.
Spitalfield – Better Than Knowing Where You Are
The Transit War – Miss Your Face
Jonezetta – Popularity
He Is Legend – Suck Out The Poison
Brazil – Philosophy Of Velocity
Planes Mistaken For Stars – Mercy
Darkest Hour – Archives
Killers – Sam’s Town
Twelve Gauge Valentine – Shock Value
Between The Buried And Me – Silent Circus (Reissue) CD/DVD
Decemberists – Crane Wife
Hold Steady – Boys And Girls
Skillet – Comatose
Evanescence – The Open Door
Our first week of staff recommendations is here. Have a look below for some of the great music we have been listening to.
Julie Watanabe
Skillet – I’m a shoo-in for Christian rock bands, and really, it’s not like I’m even Christian. The truth of the matter is that I’ve not always condoned some of the music-making decision’s Skillet have made over the past 10 years as a band. I mean, they’ll pulled some pretty disasterous electro-gothic styled mishaps in the past, and John’s voice hasn’t exactly been the poster-child of pleasing until now. Comatose is Skillet’s seventh studio album and first mainstream takeover. Think scratchy rock vocals via Papa Roach, punishing guitar gothic rock ala Evanescence, and the most hauntingly gorgeous male/female vocal harmonies you’ll recall hearing post-boy-band explosion. The first single “Rebirthing” sounds more polished than anything they’ve ever produced, but it’s also the most focused and cohesive Skillet have ever come across. Comatose hits stores two months from now in October, which means you’ll have plenty of time to play and replay “Rebirthing” to familiarize yourself with the band until the release.
Mike Duncan
The Invite – The Invite get my recommendation this week because of how far they’ve come since their last release, the Daydream EP, which was not too shabby to begin with. Their latest effort, A World Outside, is masterfully produced by Jay DeZuzio and marks their debut on indie label Red Blue Records. With this release I can only see The Invite going one way — the way towards widespread recognition from major record labels. Catchy choruses and poignant lyrics are all that emanate from this sweet-and-crunchy rock EP. The band’s first single, “Dear Journal,” really steps it up a notch, especially when lead singer Johnny Gates hits a series of notes lasting an entire nineteen seconds without taking a breath. Chances are you’ve never heard of The Invite, but chances are you hadn’t heard of your favorite band until they were already huge. There are no skipable tracks on this CD and I strongly encourage each and everyone of you to do yourself a favor and discover one of your new favorite bands. A World Outside is available through Smartpunk.com.
Bryce Jacobson
Forever Changed – It may seem strange to recommend a band that recently retired, but Forever Changed released one of this years best albums. Chapters is some of the bands best work and songs like “Never Look Down,” “All I Need,” and “Letting Go of You” not only pack a lot of power they are also filled with plenty of emotion. Julie pretty much summed up how great this album is in her review. Also be sure to check out their PureVolume page to stream some of their new songs and even download some.
