To Know That You're Alive | 
| Manufacturer: BEC RECORDINGS
Buy New: $8.99
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 3423
Genre: christian-gospel-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 0 Minutes
ASIN: B001ANEN2M
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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 Transitional Album June 24, 2008
Derek
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of Kutless since 2004 and have heard every song they've ever done. That being said, I was expecting quite a bit from this album and while some of those expectations were met, some of them were not. There's enough here to keep me around for their next album, but not as much as I was hoping for/expecting. Most of the songs are too short, and there's a few that I wish they would have done more with. I def wouldn't buy this album in it's entirety but I would purchase several songs off it.
A small breakdown of the songs:
The Feeling - Great way to open the album, but it was too short.
Sleeping City - Great instrumental, but again it was too short.
TKTYA - Best song on the album, period. They didn't make this the title track for nothing. One of the best songs I've ever heard them play live as well. Def get this one.
TDATC - Would have been an even better song if they would have went with diff riffs/lines, but the bridge right before the breakdown [and the breakdown itself] near the end are awesome. Get this one.
Complete - I prefer the radio version cuz it's shorter and packs more of an emotional punch.
The Rescue - Great song, great vocals, great breakdown. Get this one.
Promise You - Great song that gives me chills [esp during the soloing] every time. Def get this one.
Guiding Me Home - I thought this was gonna be another 'All The Words'-type ballad, but I was pleasantly surprised when they took it in a diff direction. Get this one.
Overcoming Me - The only part I like about this song is the SHORT breakdown near the end. If they would have went with diff riffs/lines in this one, it prolly would have been better received by me.
I Do Not Belong - 2nd best song on the album, period. This is either the best or one of their best power ballads ever. Def get this one.
Loud - I wish they would have done more with this one.
Dying To Become - Think 'November Rain' by Guns And Roses. Great shredding/soloing in the middle of this song. Def another pleasant surprise. Def get this one.
You - Good closer to the album, but I wish they would have done more with it. Get this one.
I was expecting more, but I'm happy enough with the final product that I'll stick around and see how these songs sound live when the band starts playing them. Maybe they'll change up the ones that I feel they could have done more with for the better.
All that being said, these guys did what they felt the Lord was leading them to do with their music and I commend and respect them for that. I hope that they continue to go in the direction they're heading with this new album, but that next time they'll either go back to Aaron Sprinkle or find another producer who's all about the rock/metal.
The more I listen to this album, the more optimistic I become for their future records. I also can't wait to hear/see these songs being played live. Nick is pure energy when he gets on stage and there's no doubt in my mind that the dude is totally gonna shred his [and James'] guitars to pieces once they start jamming these songs out live!
Thanks for reading and I hope my review will help influence you to at least purchase a few songs from these guys. These are a group of guys who are truly after the Lord's Heart and I can't help but support and appreciate that. God Bless.
 Kutless Rocks. July 27, 2008
Louie Bourland (Nashville TN via Garden Grove CA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Kutless has returned with "To Know That You're Alive", their first studio album since 2006's "Hearts of the Innocent". Besides being their first album with new guitarist Nick DePartee, "TKTYA" also finds the band stretching their melodic hard rock style into new territories and breaking new ground in the process. It almost seems as if Kutless had been working up to an album like this their entire career and finally reached it with abundance.
Like always, Kutless's Christ-centred lyrics are at the forefront and singer Jon Micah Sumrall's voice is full of emotional delivery and passion. Also at the center of the music is some dynamic string arrangements which dominate a majority of the tracks. The use of strings is quite reminicent of some of the more recent music by bands like Skillet.
Nearly every track on "To Know That You're Alive" is a standout. Among the many highlights are the title track and it's instrumental prelude "Sleeping City", "Complete", "The Rescue", "Guiding me Home" and the neo-progressive "Dying to Become" which is quite unlike anything Kutless has ever done.
Hands down, this is yet another solid album from Kutless. The band has definitely has turned a corner with this album and has displayed a wealth of new musical ideas without compromising their Christ-centered message.
"To Know That You're Alive" could very well be Kutless's best album to date.
A New Album from a Completely New Kutless June 27, 2008
Media Lover
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
My mind is blown... Kutless has transcended their previous "really good hard rock" and gone somewhere into the far reaches of excellent new wave metal with a penchant for emotional interludes and superb guitar work. The lyrics are worshipful and honest as always, but the sound is a TOTALLY revamped craft. If you have always loved Kutless, but leaned towards the modern sounds of "Skillet" "Red" and "Thousand Foot Krutch" than you will have finally found a Kutless album that is bringing you what you always wanted.
Praise God for Good Musicians!
Great CD, Something For Everyone June 25, 2008
Hawk6 (midwest, USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
"To Know That You're Alive" is a great CD. It's got Kutless' usual mix of slow and fast, quiet and not so quiet songs, and some great guitar riffs. --- Uh, OK, so you're saying it sounds like "Hearts of the Innocent" and "Sea of Faces"? (their last two CDs) --- Well, it does have the familiar sound of Kutless, but it also seems to have more energy, liveliness, and freshness. And, this time around Kutless has added orchestra string section sounds to many of the songs that add more layering and depth.
If you've never listened to Kutless, give it a listen. You won't be disappointed. Great vocals, great music, and lyrics with meaning that you don't need to be worried if kids here them.
KUTLESS JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER & BETTER!!! June 26, 2008
Travis Deputy (Padukee, Keentukee)
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of Kutless since the beginning and with news of a new album coming from them always gets me filled with anticipation and joy. They are the best and this album shows why. It has a little bit of everything for everybody. Soft and slow, hard and fast! Listening to any Kutless cd really gets you in tune with God, especially when you're having days where you're feeling out of step with Him.
I can't think of one track on this cd that I don't like and the major majority of them are an absolute pleasure to listen to over and over. Great guitar play, Jon Micah's awesome vocals, very spiritual lyrics that have a lesson to teach us all, beautiful orchestral work laced behind some of the tracks. There is much passion in this cd! Do yourself a favor and pick up this cd, it will fill your heart with love and joy.
If you're new to Kutless get all 4 of their main releases(they have 4 regular studio albums including this one and a praise and worship album, Strong Tower). You need to experience all of these albums to really get a feel for how great Kutless's song lyrics are and the wonderful message of God they are spreading across the world.
Some of my favorite songs on this album are the title track, To Know That You're Alive, as well as, You, Complete, Guiding Me Home, and I Do Not Belong. You will feel like you belong after you listen to this amazing cd. I think Kutless is the best band anywhere, whether it be in the world secular or Christian music. Please give this one a try, it is fabulous! God bless all!
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