Released 20 years ago this October
Comatose
Skillet · 2006
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A powerful blend of hard-hitting riffs and introspective lyrics layered with symphonic elements and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rebirthing Start here — This track opens the album with explosive energy, featuring a compelling blend of heavy guitar riffs and passionate vocals that encapsulate Skillet's signature sound.
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The Last Night — A standout ballad that explores themes of turmoil and hope, showcasing the band's ability to balance hard rock with emotional depth.
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Whispers in the Dark — This song melds aggressive instrumentals with haunting melodies, representing the album's darker themes while remaining a fan favorite during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with orchestral elements, creating a distinctive sound that balances energy and introspection.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks five through seven introduce orchestral elements, with strings and piano creating a more introspective atmosphere.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- introspective late-night reflections
- steady, consistent energy levels
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Skillet's reputation after their initial success with Collide.
- Themes
- spiritual awakening· inner turmoil· dark night of the soul
- Career context
- Comatose is Skillet's fifth studio album, released in 2006 after their breakthrough success with Collide in 2003. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the Christian rock scene, transitioning towards a more mainstream alternative metal sound that would define their subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red· Thousand Foot Krutch· Breaking Benjamin
Tracklist
- 1 Rebirthing Start here 3:55
- 2 The Last Night 3:34
- 3 Yours to Hold 3:44
- 4 Better Than Drugs 3:59
- 5 Comatose 3:52
- 6 The Older I Get 3:40
- 7 Those Nights 3:48
- 8 Falling Inside the Black 3:32
- 9 Say Goodbye 4:18
- 10 Whispers in the Dark 3:26
- 11 Looking for Angels 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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