What does Collide sound like?

A high-energy blend of hard rock and electronic elements, showcasing both raw intensity and melodic hooks. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock. Start with "Forsaken".

Is Collide a good place to start with Skillet?

Yes, Collide is recommended as a starting point for new Skillet listeners. A high-energy blend of hard rock and electronic elements, showcasing both raw intensity and melodic hooks. Released on November 18, 2003, 'Collide' is Skillet's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Alien Youth.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and expanding their audience within the Christian rock and alternative metal scenes.

Collide works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Collide?

Collide has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Collide

Skillet · 2003

48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A high-energy blend of hard rock and electronic elements, showcasing both raw intensity and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Forsaken Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Savior — This track combines aggressive instrumentals with introspective lyrics about seeking redemption, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of struggle and hope.
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Collide — The title track stands out with its anthemic chorus and powerful message about overcoming adversity, representing the album’s core energy and ambition.
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Open Wounds — With its haunting melody and profound lyrics addressing pain and healing, this song exemplifies Skillet's ability to blend emotional depth with hard-hitting sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends hard rock with electronic elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a driving tempo with heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
Several tracks feature dual vocal lines where the lead singer alternates with a backing vocalist, creating a dynamic interplay.
The album includes multiple instances of abrupt transitions between high-energy choruses and quieter verses, enhancing the emotional impact.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures
contemplative introspective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Skillet's sound and commercial success after 'Alien Youth'.
Themes: redemptive struggle· overcoming adversity· pain and healing
Career context: Released on November 18, 2003, 'Collide' is Skillet's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Alien Youth.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and expanding their audience within the Christian rock and alternative metal scenes.
Stylistic neighbors: Red· Thousand Foot Krutch· Breaking Benjamin