Skillet - Comatose - Music & Performance - CD

With COMATOSE it seems Skillet's struck gold yet again, building off the refined musicianship found on their last album COLLIDE and taking it to even more jaw dropping extremes. The lead single is "Whispers", which is a complex but accessible amalgamation of jarring guitars, humonguous power chords and neck snapping reactions calling all to come alive.

This is a melodically stunning record in which instrumentation strikes the disc's first chord. "Rebirthing" is a grand opening statement. Guitarist Ben Kasica cooks a delectable platter of tasty lead fills that are accompanied by orchestral tones all over the disc. The same is true of the title track, "Comatose." Here the band uses a proven recipe -- staccato guitars, piano, and orchestration -- to bring the tune home. "The Last Night" feels like classic Skillet. The tune boasts a feel-good chorus that shouts "radio-friendly." The same can be said for "Yours to Hold," as John Cooper's familiar vocals and warm vibe emanate from the tune. The same sensation strikes the track "The Older I Get." Here, the tune is once again radio-ready with an infectious, singable chorus. Comatose is a record that sustains on many levels. Cooper is really on target. Quiet moments like "Say Goodbye" are effectively woven with heavier moments like "Those Nights." When guitar progressions meet piano nuances, special things happen with this band. ~ Steven Douglas Losey, All Music Guide

Performer	Skillet
Music genre	Rock
Music subgenre	POP ROCK
Media format	CD
Original release date	2006
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Track listing	Rebirthing, The Last Night, Yours to Hold, Better Than Drugs, Comatose, The Older I Get, Those Nights, Falling Inside the Black, Say Goodbye, Whispers in the Dark, Looking for Angels
Record label	Atlantic
Target audience	General/trade
Songwriter	Skillet
Track name	Whispers
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N