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 Most amazing CD EVER!! May 14, 2007
M. Villers (Texas, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Skillet has totally outdone themselves and any other current rock artist out there, whether on Christian or Modern rock radio. Comatose is filled with powerful amazing songs. Every song on this compilation could and should be radio singles. They are that good. Ben's guitar playing is reminiscent of something you would hear from Eddie Van Halen. Lori's drum playing is as always very present and awesome. John's vocals have never been better, and his wife Korey's vocal assist on many of the tracks make this cd incredible. I have never liked a cd more. I bought when it came out on oct. 3, 2006 and I still can't get enough. I can't imagine how much better their music can get. It's simply the best. God Bless them!
 Sadly, not exactly Skillet's best outing... May 20, 2007
R. Teel (Chugiak, AK)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
After the monotonous "Collide," I had high hopes for Skillet's newest album. I used to be a big fan back in the "Hey You, I Love Your Soul" days, and from the previews it sounded like Skillet was once again returning to their synth-laden rock sound. They weren't.
This album suffers from serious "God or my girlfriend?" syndrome, in which the lyrics are ambigous enough that christians can pick out the meaning, but to any non-informed secular listener it just sounds like he's singing about his girlfriend. On some tracks, the lyrics are just plain awful (see: Better Than Drugs). But enough with the lyrics.
Unfortunetly, Skillet doesn't deliver with the musical side of things either. Unlike the catchy melodies and nice riffs of previous albums, this CD is filled with boring verses and repetetive choruses. To be honest, it sounds a bit like a computer wrote it. It lacks personality or life. It's just notes. All of which is quite a shame, as I know that Skillet themselves are perfectly fine song-writers.
The album isn't entirely awful, but you can tell they were trying to reach a more mainstream audience, and in the process, cheapened the experience. If you plan on picking up a Skillet CD, I'd go with "Hey You, I Love Your Soul" or "Invincible" for some nice easy synth-rock, or "Alien Youth" if harder rock floats your boat. Either way, I'd stay away from this album.
The best release yet from an amazing band January 17, 2008
K. Meyers
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although I am a huge fan of CCM, I can see sometimes why people think it's cheesy. The lyrics have cliches, the melodies all sound the same, etc. Well, Skillet is not only a band that proves that they can sing about God and still rock, but also puts out better material than many of their secular counterparts. Collide, their last album, was a raw, emotionally-charged masterpiece, and Comatose is just that but with even more musical variety. The lyrics, as always, are absolutely amazing. The first song, Rebirthing, is a desperate heart's cry out for the Lord, and the other songs deal with themes such as spiritual restoration and lonliness as well. It's not as hard rock as Collide, Comatose is a bit more industrial as they have been in the past, but I wouldn't say it's a bad thing, just a band trying a new sound. And it works for them. Even if you aren't a believer, don't shy away from buying this album. You won't regret it.
Their best yet!!! January 23, 2008
Vicki Williamson (Monroe, Ga United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Even though I do enjoy most of the music Skillet puts out, I wouldn't exactly call myself a 'panhead'. However, with the release of "Comatose" I am one step closer to becoming a 'pan-head'. This album is a true work of art. I admire the way they sing with so much passion. Their lyrics are thought-provoking and strike right at the listener's heart. The music (guitar riffs included) keep you drawn in.
Some of my favorite songs from the album are: Rebirthing, Comatose, The Last Night, Yours to Hold, The Older I Get, Those Nights, Say Goodbye and Whispers in the Dark.
I highly recommend this album if you want to listen to some down to earth Christian rock!!!
 What a progression!! October 3, 2006
Christian Johansson (Sweden)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Skillets previous albums "Alien Youth" and "Collide" was very catchy and wellperformed records with lots of emotion ,heaviness and melody but with this they have really set a huge landmark in the world of alternative rock. "Comatose" is packed to the limit with huuuge choruses and emotional lyrics mixed with huge string arrangements and crunchy postgrunge guitars! The biggest surprise of the year?! Skillet is definetely nominated!! =)
Wonder if their next record could be better.....hardly bigger anyway!! ;)
Thumbs up guys!! (and girls)
Highlights: Rebirting, The Last Night, Say Goodbye
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