"This is my current favorite rock CD, period. Cutting my Christian rock teeth on Petra of the 70's and getting away from all secular rock throughout the 80's and 90's, bands like Kutless are a welcome relief from the rap/rock that is so prevalent today. While I like Pillar and POD, I can only listen to a little of them because the rap type lyrics get irritating to listen to over time. This album is spot on both theologically and musically and the recording isn't too bad either. Being the dad of teenage girls, I like exploring music that is an alternative to secular choices that are never good for us to expose ourselves too, and this is a real gem for the kids who like the "Creed sound". This is one of those discs that you play for your friends and they say, "wow, I didn't realize that christian bands could sound that good." It is a must have for any Christian rock fan. Check out 12 Stones and Justafide too, if you like this genre."
Wow!
Michael Eshom | Cincinnati, Ohio | 11/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In this day and age where almost every new Christian rock band gets slapped with a Creed-soundalike label, it's nice to see a band with that label that is definitely a Christian band. This band is awesome. Hard rock with wonderful lyrics. No screaming uninteligable lyrics, no rap (except for "Pride Away", which is done by a guest rapper). Just flat out rock. The message is great. These guys focus on God throughout the entire CD. They don't leave the listener trying to figure out if the band really is a Christian band. The songs are great, the sound is great, the CD is amazing. You have to buy this. So what if they sound like Creed? At least they're Christians."
An Excellent CD With Thought-Provoking Lyrics
Nathan Dickey | Greenleaf ID USA | 02/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From this, their debut album, the hard-rock Christian band Kutless has shown themselves (in my opinion) to be a great hard-rock Christian band that sings songs with very thought-provoking lyrics. Secular music fans will thoroughly enjoy this album, due to the hard-rock edge throughout the album. Christian music fans will love this album because of its non-generic lyrics, which clearly shows that the band doesn't mind showing forth their faith full force through hard-rock music. As an avid fan of all Christian music, I can say this is among the best Christian albums in the world. Whether you are a Christian or not, I wholeheartedly reccomend this album to you, and I also reccomend telling your friends about it. 5 stars"
Simply Awesome
Andrew L. Wagner MD | Harrisonburg, Virginia USA | 02/01/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kutless is one of the many bands that have been tagged with the "Creed soundalike" in the last couple of years, and while they play similar styles, Kutless has it's own unique sound. Unlike many recent bands with this label, however, these guys are excellent. If they had not chosen to stay on a Christian label, you would have already heard a number of their songs all over the radio by now. "Run" and " Vow" in particular will bowl you over, if you are a fan of great rock music. They are the best Christian rock band to come out in a long time, and with a few more albums such as this, could be the best ever. The lead singer's voice is perfect for their style, moving seamlessly from the softer parts of the song to the heavier portions. The back-up vocals are outstanding, as is the instrumental work. There is not a bad track on the album. If you are a fan of music such as Creed, 12 Stones, Metallica, etc, you need this album for your collection."