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Comatose Studio album by Skillet Released October 3, 2006 Recorded Chicago Recording Company February- April 2006 Genre Alternative metal, Christian metal Length 41:33[1] Label Lava
Ardent
AtlanticProducer Brian Howes
John L. Cooper
Zachary Kelm (executive)Skillet chronology Collide
(2003)Comatose
(2006)The Older I Get EP
(2007)Comatose is the seventh full-length album released by the Christian rock band Skillet. Released October 3, 2006,[1] this album continues their previous album's trend of downplaying the keyboard elements that were prominent in previous releases in favor of more orchestral elements and distorted guitars. Comatose has sold over 500,000 units and has been certified Gold as of November 3, 2009, their first record to do so.[2] On December 6, 2007, the album also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. A deluxe edition of Comatose was then released in stores on December 26, 2007 and a live DVD of their headlining tour in support of the record was released in the fall 2008.
This is the last album drummer Lori Peters recorded with the band.
Contents
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [3] Christianity Today [4] Jesus Freak Hideout [1] IGN (5.0/10)[5] Comatose has mainly received positive reviews. Allmusic praised its unique mixture of instruments, saying, "When guitar progressions meet piano nuances, special things happen with this band."[3] Jesusfreakhideout.com also gave the album a high rating; "Filled with big songs from beginning to end, Comatose relies on more theatrics to build their sound while delivering substance at the same time."[1] Christianity Today, while mostly giving the album positive remarks, felt that the ballads were a bit too poppy compared to the heavier songs. They also found some of the lyrics to be generic.[4] IGN.com gave the album a mixed review, commenting, "This may play well within that niche market of Christian music, as many of the traditional listeners eschew 'secular' radio. But anyplace else, this album will be ignored by the masses, as it's all been done before in one way or the other."[5]
Track listing
No. Title Length 1. "Rebirthing" 3:53 2. "The Last Night" 3:32 3. "Yours to Hold" 3:42 4. "Better Than Drugs" 3:57 5. "Comatose" 3:50 6. "The Older I Get" 3:38 7. "Those Nights" 3:46 8. "Falling Inside the Black" 3:30 9. "Say Goodbye" 4:16 10. "Whispers in the Dark" 3:24 11. "Looking for Angels" 4:31 Total length:41:33 Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks No. Title Length 12. "Live Free or Let Me Die" 3:52 13. "Rebirthing (Acoustic version)" 3:54 14. "Yours to Hold (Acoustic version)" 3:44 15. "The Older I Get (Acoustic version)" 3:27 16. "Whispers in the Dark (Acoustic version)" 3:25 17. "Say Goodbye (Acoustic version)" 4:12 Deluxe Edition DVD No. Title Length 1. "Rebirthing (Music Video)" 2. "Whispers in the Dark (Music Video)" 3. "The Older I Get (Music Video)" 4. "Looking for Angels (Music Video)" Singles
- "Rebirthing"
- "Whispers in the Dark"
- "The Older I Get"
- "The Last Night"
- "Comatose"
- "Those Nights"
- "Better Than Drugs"
Credits
- John L. Cooper – vocals, bass
- Korey Cooper – keyboard, guitar, vocals
- Lori Peters - drums
- Ben Kasica - guitar
Awards
In 2007, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d DiBiase, John (September 25, 2006). "Skillet, "Comatose" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Comatose.asp. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS
- ^ a b Losey, Stebe. Comatose (album) at Allmusic. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ a b Breimeier, Russ. "Comatose, Music review". Christianity Today. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/comatose.html. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ a b Thompson, Ed (October 10, 2006). "Skillet - Comatose review". IGN. http://music.ign.com/articles/738/738250p1.html. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ 38th Annual GMA Awards on About.com
External links
Skillet John Cooper · Korey Cooper · Jen Ledger · Seth Morrison
Kevin Haaland · Ben Kasica · Trey McClurkin · Lori Peters · Jonathan Salas · Ken SteortsStudio albums Skillet · Hey You, I Love Your Soul · Invincible · Ardent Worship · Alien Youth · Collide · Comatose · AwakeOther releases Alien Youth: The Unplugged Invasion · Alien Youth: Limited Edition · The Older I Get EP · Comatose Comes Alive · The Early Years (1996-2001) · Awake and RemixedLabels Related articles Categories:- Skillet albums
- 2006 albums
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