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A decade on from their self-titled 2002 debut and Portland, Christian rock quintet Kutless appear to have almost entirely abandoned the post-grunge sound which initially saw them compared to the likes of Creed, Staind, and 3 Doors Down. Produced by Grammy nominee Chris Stevens, David Garcia (Carrie Underwood), and worship leader Dave Lubben, their seventh album, Believer, instead continues their journey into soaring soft rock on 13 spiritual tracks which attempt to explore "what it really means to surrender to Christ." The driving new wave of "This Is Love," the string-soaked "Identity," and the anthemic worship rock of "Carry On" all temporarily fill the current Goo Goo Dolls-shaped hole on the AOR scene, but occasionally, their more radio-friendly approach borders on the clichéd, particularly on the inspirational "Hero," which could be mistaken for an American Idol winner's single, and the overwrought lighters-in-the-air balladry of the title track. Their occasional ventures into rougher and rawer territory may be no less derivative, but they at least allow frontman Jon Micah Sumrall to showcase his gritty, angsty vocals in full flow, whether it's the chant-led '80s-inspired dad rock of "If It Ends Today," or the explosive Foo Fighters-esque "Need." Believer is still as thought-provoking as you'd expect it to be, but fans of their early work may be disappointed that Kutless now seem content to embrace their elder statesman of contemporary Christian rock status.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
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Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Jon Micah Sumrall, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Producer - Tony Wood, ComposerLyricist - Kutless, MainArtist - Scott Krippayne, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Chris Lockwood, Composer - Christopher Stevens, Producer - Jason Walker, Composer - Kutless, MainArtist - David Garcia, Producer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Christopher Stevens, Producer - Jason Walker, Composer - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, Composer - David Garcia, Producer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Sam Mizell, Composer - Christopher Stevens, Producer - Jeff Pardo, Composer - Kutless, MainArtist - David Garcia, Producer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Jon Micah Sumrall, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Dave Lubben, Composer, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Jon Micah Sumrall, Composer - Nick Departee, Composer - Jon Maddux, Composer - Jeff Gilbert, Composer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Christopher Stevens, Producer - Kutless, MainArtist - Scott Krippayne, Composer - Jon Micah Sumrall, Composer - David Garcia, Producer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Mark Stuart, ComposerLyricist - Christopher Stevens, Producer - Jason Walker, ComposerLyricist - Kutless, MainArtist - Nick Departee, ComposerLyricist - David Garcia, Producer
(C) 2012 BEC Recordings ℗ 2011 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
Album review
A decade on from their self-titled 2002 debut and Portland, Christian rock quintet Kutless appear to have almost entirely abandoned the post-grunge sound which initially saw them compared to the likes of Creed, Staind, and 3 Doors Down. Produced by Grammy nominee Chris Stevens, David Garcia (Carrie Underwood), and worship leader Dave Lubben, their seventh album, Believer, instead continues their journey into soaring soft rock on 13 spiritual tracks which attempt to explore "what it really means to surrender to Christ." The driving new wave of "This Is Love," the string-soaked "Identity," and the anthemic worship rock of "Carry On" all temporarily fill the current Goo Goo Dolls-shaped hole on the AOR scene, but occasionally, their more radio-friendly approach borders on the clichéd, particularly on the inspirational "Hero," which could be mistaken for an American Idol winner's single, and the overwrought lighters-in-the-air balladry of the title track. Their occasional ventures into rougher and rawer territory may be no less derivative, but they at least allow frontman Jon Micah Sumrall to showcase his gritty, angsty vocals in full flow, whether it's the chant-led '80s-inspired dad rock of "If It Ends Today," or the explosive Foo Fighters-esque "Need." Believer is still as thought-provoking as you'd expect it to be, but fans of their early work may be disappointed that Kutless now seem content to embrace their elder statesman of contemporary Christian rock status.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:18
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Kutless
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Brandon Ebel Company (BEC)
- Genre: Jazz Gospel
© 2012 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc. ℗ 2012 Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
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