Artist Info:Discography Album length: 10 tracks: 38 Minutes, 43 Seconds Street Date: October 29, 1996
I will admit that this album is not perfect. But for a debut album, Skillet did a whole lot right.
The album opens with "I Can," a masterful blend of clean riffs, driving guitars, and soothing pianos. It is a
quality opener and an album highlight.
"Saturn" is the first ballad on the album and is quite well done. It shows that Skillet is diverse and
can vary their sound. "Saturn" is followed by three outstanding raw rock songs. "My Beautiful Robe,"
"Promise Blender" and "Paint" are sure to please rock fans everywhere. "Promise Blender" blends
strong emotions with driving instruments and is arguably the heaviest song on the album and my
personal favorite.
"Boundaries" is another quality rock track and keeps listeners tuned in right up to the end of the album.
Overall, Skillet's debut album is nothing short of terrific. I have all of their later stuff and still
feel that this is one of their best (if not their best). John's vocals are raw and raspy and fit the album
beautifully. Ken Steorts is an outstanding guitarist and writes some insane riffs, and Trey is no slouch
on the kit.
If I have any complaints about this album it is the last song. "Splinter" does not fit well with the rest
of the songs and is a disappointing way to finish the album. Also, although the two ballads
("Saturn" and "Safe With You") are both good, they do not stand out as much as the rest of the album.
All in all, though, Skillet's self-titled debut is a great album and a must have for all fans of
good solid aggressive rock music.
- JfH Reader REVIEW:
Review date: 2/12/04, written by Nick Beer for Jesusfreakhideout.com
A grand start for a great rock band. John Cooper's gritty vocals and the quirky instrumentation
of most of the songs make this a real standout grunge rock release. Definitely still one of my
favorite offerings from the band.
- 12/3/05, John DiBiase
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