Skillet has come a long way since their aggressive, guitar driven debut. Their third album, Invincible, is a maturation of the electronic sounds that Skillet began to explore on Hey You I Love Your Soul. With guitarist Kevin Haaland and keyboardist Korey Cooper as the newest members to the band, Skillet really has developed and sharpened a unique sound that draws the listener in. Songs like 'Invincible,' 'Best Kept Secret,' and 'You're in My Brain' pull in elements from both Skillet's hard rock days as well as their recent move into electronic to create a heavy and powerful sound. Of course, soft ballads have been a part of Skillet's itinerary since the days of Saturn. Invincible is no exception; softer songs like 'Rest' and 'Angels Fall Down' shine through and capture the beauty of worship that Skillet is well known for.
This album captures the heart of Skillet: a total release of the self to God. Skillet has always explored how to collapse and give everything to Him. Songs like 'You Take My Rights Away' and 'I Trust You' are reminiscent of earlier songs like 'Locked in a Cage' and 'Safe With You.' Once again Skillet does not fail their fans--this album takes their sound to a new and exciting level. You can easily get lost in their music for hours, just listening to the capturing songs that force you to think about how you approaches God and that cause you to want to give up everything to Him. While I listened to this CD I found myself near tears, being moved by the overwhelming touch of God that permeates this music. Once again I find myself amazed by Skillet, by their intensity and passion, and by their mature lyrics. They can be compared to no other band. Skillet truly stands alone with their musical genius.
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HM Magazine #82Reviewed by John DiBiaseSome bands can go through a lot of changes, some that break up a band and some that they endure through. Thankfully, Skillet falls into the category of the latter. Skillet has more recently undergone some big changes. With gaining one new member and losing two core members, the band has managed to do more than survive, they've made their best record to date. Invincible comes slamming at you on…Similar sounding releases
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