Kutless releases a New Album 'Believer'

Written by Bob Suggs Tuesday, 28 February 2012 12:51

← Fireflight returns with a New Album 'Now'		David Mark Pearce 'Strange Ang3ls' Melodic Prog Rock →

Kutless - BelieverBeliever is the band's crowning achievement featuring thirteen excellent rock worship songs. The album has a perfectly balanced mix of rockers and ballads and Jon Micah's vocals have never sounded better. This is their most complete overall album loaded with quality songs that all draw me closer to Christ. If you're looking for the best of Kutless, this is their top album surpassing all of their previous excellent work. For sure, Believer is among the top albums of the year.

Kutless has continued to make massive impacts in the last several years being awarded RIAA Gold Certification for their worship-based album "Strong Tower," in addition to Gold Certification for Long-Form video "Live From Portland." With their most recent album, "It Is Well," Kutless reached the top of the charts with their hit song "What Faith Can Do." Already a hit single in 2009, the success carried into 2010 as this single topped the 2010 Mediabase Christian AC Song of the Year.

In addition to Mediabase, "What Faith Can Do" was the No. 2 Billboard Hot Christian Song of the Year. Kutless was also named the No. 7 Billboard Christian Artist of the Year, and "It Is Well" was the No. 10 Billboard Christian Album of the Year. February 2012 brings the release of the band's new album "Believer" and continues to press them further into the AC/CHR market, growing their consumer reach with songs that transcend listeners. This album was produced by Dave Lubben (producer of It Is Well) and Christopher Stevens/ David Garcia (Mandisa, Sanctus Real, TobyMac). The first single "Carry Me To The Cross" is a worshipful cry and reminder about God's never-ending faithfulness and grace.

Recording information: Crossroads Studios, Vancouver, WA; FabMusic, Franklin, TN.
Photographer: Lee Steffan.
Personnel: Jon Micah Sumrall (vocals); Nick De Partee, James Mead (guitar); Jeff Gilbert (drums).
Audio Mixer: J.R. McNeely.

Kutless Breakdown

We began this worship project, IT IS WELL, by asking one question, “Can we do something unique?” There are many worship records; however, we were driven by the challenge to do something different, something Kutless. Although we’ve done a worship-oriented album (“Strong Tower”), we are in a different place right now and wanted this project to reflect our hearts.

From February through May 2009 we poured over hundreds of songs. We looked for songs that had a special meaning to us, songs that were traditional, songs that were modern, and songs we could make our own. As the list of songs started to form, we began arranging the songs to fit our style, after all, we are a rock band. This was a challenge in terms of how to take a hymn written in the late 1800’s and make it sound like a Kutless song.

We recorded in late May and early June at a beautiful 300-acre hazelnut farm south of Portland, OR. The recording process was unique for us for many reasons. For one, it was our first project to co-produce, and secondly, we recorded in the living room of a farmhouse. We also met as a band every morning and dug into the Word and prayed knowing God was there. There was freedom, laughter, and unity. We had one of those incredible experiences that happen to Christ-followers. We started with a goal, but, through the process, God took that goal and turned it back around to Himself. The quest for a special album became a unique time for us to go deeper in worship. The goal of composing original songs became a time for us to grow in our love and appreciation of each other. The epiphany for us was that the purpose of a worship record was to reflect who God is - His peace, freedom, power, and ability to help us grow in relationship with Him and others. In the end, this “unique” experience happened to us in the making of IT IS WELL.

One of the biggest challenges for us on this record was in how to balance the traditional and modern worship songs. We selected to record “It Is Well,” the title track because of the story of the composer, Horatio Spafford, and his faith in God in a time of personal tragedy. We also love Keith Green, and we tried to honor his memory by combining two of his songs “There Is A Redeemer” and “Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful” into a medley we titled “Redeemer.” We recorded several favorite modern songs including “Hungry” and “God Of Wonders.”

For the original songs, we took the opportunity to combine traditional adoration-based worship songs with elements that wouldn’t typically be found on a worship album. “Remember Me” is written from the perspective of the thief on the cross. The idea of a lifetime sinner falling into the arms of salvation at the end of his time on earth was redemptive to us. Our first radio single, “What Faith Can Do,” is more encouragement to all of us that God is there, and His power is real, which makes it a worship song in that realization. It wouldn’t be a Kutless album, without a rock-oriented track, which is “You Save Me.”

Believer

34 New from $7.79
10 Used from $5.98

as of 05/19/2013 1:36 MST
details

Technical Details
Add To Baby Registry
Add To Wedding Registry
Add To Wishlist
Tell A Friend
All Customer Reviews
All Offers

Artist: Kutless
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5099960985422
EANList:
IsEligibleForTradeIn: 1
ItemDimensions:
Label: Bec Recordings / Emd
Languages:
ListPrice:
Manufacturer: Bec Recordings / Emd
NumberOfDiscs: 1
PackageDimensions:
PackageQuantity: 1
ProductGroup: Music
ProductTypeName: ABIS_MUSIC
Publisher: Bec Recordings / Emd
ReleaseDate: 2012-02-28
SKU: S5099960985422
Studio: Bec Recordings / Emd
Title: Believer
TradeInValue:

Product Description
2012 album from the Christian rockers. Kutless has continued to make massive impacts in the last several years being awarded RIAA Gold Certification for their worship-based album Strong Tower, in addition to Gold Certification for long-form video Live From Portland. This album was produced by Dave Lubben (producer of It Is Well) and Christopher Stevens/ David Garcia (Mandisa, Sanctus Real, TobyMac). The first single 'Carry Me To The Cross' is a worshipful cry and reminder about God's never-ending faithfulness and grace.

Quote this article on your site

To create link towards this article on your website,
copy and paste the text below in your page.

Preview :

Kutless releases a New Album 'Believer'
Believer is the band's crowning achievement featuring thirteen excellent rock worship songs. The album has a perfectly balanced mix of rockers and ballads and Jon Micah's vocals have never sounded...

Top of Page Top