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Collide

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First of all I love(d ?)Skillet. The composition and arrangement of the music is always first rate, and this continues on this album. The sound quality, energy and excitement in their albums is always high, and this continues on this album. Their lyrics are always uncompromising, unashamedly Christian, and not shy about using the name of Jesus, and this is absolutely missing on this album. Lyrically what you get is Christianity lite, and Christianity in disguise. Oh don't get me wrong there is Christianity on this album, you'll just have to look for it, where in their other albums it was in the open for all to see. Skillet used to be my favorite lyrical band, and they also stood out as Christian leaders. Now they wear "The Exploited" t-shirts, and hide their faith. Where is the lyrical courage and genius of "I Can?" Seems to me like they're taking over the world by assimilating to it.

Well I had just discovered Skillet when I heard the album, Alien Youth and I was definately hooked. When this cd came out I was blown away.
They did an amazing job with it. Vocals are awesome, John Cooper is definately the man! Open Wounds is my favorite song.
For all you who are checking this page out ITS WORTH IT! No joke they did amazing on this album.

Ok, I feel like the one other reviewer. Normally, I really appreciate hard rock, but this CD just didn't do it for me musically. I really liked the 3 previous CD's to this because of the techno/industrial sounds, but these rock songs all sound the same. I enjoyed the lyrics, but it just couldn't hold this CD up enough. I listened to it once and never have replayed it either.

I was reading people's reviews of this CD on this website when I came to a person's review who said they have fallen. I found quite interesting, the person had stated that Skillet has changed, which I don't disagree with them on that, and that they are now just like every other Christian, which I disagree with totally. Skillet is NOT like every other hard rock band. Take P.O.D. and Thousand Foot Krutch for instance, ALL of their music sounds exactly the same. Skillet at least has variety in their songs. Skillet;s songs are also about different things in life, their lyrics are the most catchy, brilliant lyrics I've ever heard. And unlike other bands Skillet actually has real musicians. I'm not saying other bands are't talented because they are but they are not good musicians they just play well. Good musicians know when to play and when to shut up. Other bands just show off all their stuff all at the same time and then it's just noise unlike Skillet.

skillet does it again...this is the hardest skillet cd yet and thats not a bad thing,skillet does it best with thier follow up to alien youth another awsome cd.while im not sure which one i like better,this cd has better lryics and an overall better sound,buy it today and believe me you will not be sorry.

This album is great! The musicianship has increased and John Cooper is finally finding his niche in the music world. Open Wounds, Forsaken, Savior, and Cycle Down are all incredible. Cycle Down is one of those songs that should be a major radio hit, but probably won't be because their new label will probably not pay money to promote it. Lyrically, John has gone for a much less in your face born-again Christian approach, but if you do take time to interpret what he's actually saying, which really isn't that hard if you know your Bible, the spiritual concepts that he addresses are deeper and more practical than topics from albums past. I know the band members fairly well and I assure those of you who are born-again, they are not going to pull an Evanescence. They are just as on fire for God now, if not more, as they we're on the Alien Youth tour and if you look, you'll hear that in the music on Collide.

There Back!! Skillet returns from Allien Youth w/a more powerful sound and they as a band have matured some more this time round to! They have a pretty nice mix of medolic and acoustic tunes mixed in there along w/some singing and some screaming of course. Best tracks 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10 and the rest of them are just simply good also! So if you like P.O.D.,Project 86,Pillar then you ought to like this group. Get it today!

The wonderful, power-rocking, head banging, God-fearing, awesome group we affectionately know as Skillet has definately taken on a new twist in their style of music. Going from electronic-filled rock to strictly hardcore, massive attack metal I think has enlightened me to more of their abilities. They still convey the same message of living according to a plan of God but just with a different musical approach. Their lyrics this time around, I believe, are meant to go to the common human. Those of us who deal with unfortunate situations in our lives when we feel as if no one is there. Skillet presents the fact that God 'is' there. They are one of the only bands I've heard who aren't afraid to sing about "real life" for both Christians and those unsaved and I think that gives them a very distinct style.
Combining the irreplaceable voice of John L. Cooper and mixing it with the music of his wife Korey, guitarist Ben Kasica, and a powerhouse of a drummer Lori Peters, their music has taken on new perspective and added so much more.
With "Forsaken" the memory of God's love and compassion on us lingers in our minds. In "Savior" and "My Obsession" the message is clearly pointed out that Jesus Christ should be our number one and our ultimate goal in life ('our one and only infatuation'.) With "A Little More" it talks of how love should be shown because it was shown compassionately on us and in the string-filled, numbing "Collide" faith is aquired by our pursue of the belief of it. In other songs like "Under My Skin" and "Fingernails", it takes the lyrics to a more personal level that can relate to some of the listeners.
Either way though, I think that "Collide" is probable one of Skillet's best albums yet. If they keep taking the course their on now, who knows where they could be in 5 or 10 years....... with the help of God, of course. ;)

Ok this album owns..

My friend, that has gotten me into all of my favorite bands told me one day about skillt. I downloaded one of their songs and loved it. I then bought the cd and the pleasure didnt stop there.

From what i've heard, Skillet hasnt always been that popular with their customers. But this cd absolutely blew away all of my other favorite cd's at the time. Once I got the cd I saw that 2 women were in the band because of the cover. I went to their website to find out what they played. Little did I know, one of the chicks was the drummer. The drum fills and beats blow me away. its amazing.

Anyone that has a taste in heavy rock should buy this cd!

I have been a big fan of Skillet for a long time. I have all 5 of their albums previous to "Collide," and I must say, "Collide" is much better than all of their previous albums. This CD ranks as one of my favorite rock CD's of all time. This is Skillet's hardest rocking CD to date, and it is definitely their best sound. The most impressive thing about this CD is that there are not just 2 or 3 outstanding tracks, THERE ARE 11 OUTSTANDING TRACKS! Every one of these songs is spectacular. While "Savior" is doing well on mainstream rock radio as I am writing this, I look at the rest of the CD and think that "Forsaken," "Imperfection, "Open Wounds," "Fingernails," & "My Obsession" are all just as good as "Savior." If you are a rock fan and you do not have this CD, you are doing yourself an injustice. BUY THIS CD NOW! You won't regret it.