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.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RebirthingBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 04:09 | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| 2 | The Last NightBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 04:03 | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| 3 | Yours to HoldBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 03:55 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 4 | Better Than DrugsBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 05:00 | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| 5 | ComatoseBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 03:52 | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| 6 | The Older I GetBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 06:07 | 14 MB | 44 MB |
| 7 | Those Nights | Skillet | Play | 06:28 | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| 8 | Falling Inside the Black | Skillet | Play | 03:30 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 9 | Say Goodbye | Skillet | Play | 04:16 | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| 10 | Whispers in the DarkBrian Howes | Skillet | Play | 04:19 | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| 11 | Looking for Angels | Skillet | Play | 04:32 | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| 50 mins | 115 MB | |||||
| 50 mins | 378 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bottrill | Mixing |
| 2 | Paul Buckmaster | Conductor, String Arrangements, Strings |
| 3 | John L. Cooper | Audio Production, Guitar (Bass), Member of Attributed Artist, Piano, Producer, String Arrangements, Vocals |
| 4 | Korey Cooper | Keyboards, Member of Attributed Artist, Programming, String Arrangements, Vocals |
| 5 | Sean Geyer | Engineer |
| 6 | Jeff Gros | Photography |
| 7 | Joshua Horton | Design |
| 8 | Brian Howes | Audio Production, Composer, Guitar, Producer, Vocals |
| 9 | Ben Kasica | Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Member of Attributed Artist |
| 10 | Suzie Katayama | Contractor |
| 11 | Zachary Kelm | Executive Producer, Management |
| 12 | Chris Lord-Alge | Mixing |
| 13 | Gregg Nadel | Product Manager |
| 14 | Mark Patchel "Patch" | Drum Technician |
| 15 | Lori Peters | Drums, Member of Attributed Artist |
| 16 | Dave Rieley | Engineer |
| 17 | Skillet | Primary Artist |
| 18 | Kevin Tully | A&R |
| 19 | Andy VanDette | Mastering |
| 20 | Jason "JVP" VanPoederooyen | Digital Editing, Engineer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |