Comatose Comes Alive (W/Dvd) [Enhanced, Live]

Skillet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Live
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B001FBJUUY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,188 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #22 in Music > Christian > Live Recordings
  • #31 in Music > Christian > Rock & Alternative
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Intro

2. Comatose

3. Whispers In The Dark

4. Collide

5. Forsaken

6. The Older I Get

7. Last Night

8. Better Than Drugs

9. Those Nights

10. Yours To Hold

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Intro

2. Comatose

3. Whispers In The Dark

4. Collide

5. Forsaken

6. The Older I Get

7. Last Night

8. Better Than Drugs

9. Those Nights

10. Yours To Hold

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

CD with bonus DVD. Christian rock with Skillet and their 2008 release Comatose Comes Alive. Skillet started in 1996 in Tennessee. The band consists of John Cooper (lead vocalist, bassist), Korey Cooper (guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Ben Kasica (guitarist), and Jen Ledger (drummer). Skillet has released seven studio albums, and they have received Grammy nominations for two of these, Collide and Comatose (2006). Over the past 12 years, Skillet has spanned many different genres, including Alternative, Industrial rock, and Hard rock.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly Perfect Live CD/DVD, December 2, 2008

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Kevin Davis "NewReleaseTuesday" (Perkasie, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Comatose Comes Alive (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

Skillet is one of the best Christian rock band success stories of the past decade in my opinion. From the self-titled debut album in 1996 until now, the band has continued to redefine itself into the superstar rock band that released one of this decade's best-selling Christian rock albums, Comatose. For me, the combination of strings, keyboard, guitar, drums and John Cooper's emotional vocals with his wife Korey's background vocals was meant to be heard and experienced live. Since I haven't actually had that privilege, this nearly perfect live CD/DVD combo is the next best thing.

Comatose Comes Alive was filmed and recorded in Tennessee and it is easily the most impressive Christian rock live recording I've heard and seen since Live In Portland by Kutless. The songs just erupt with what live rock concerts are all about. The energy, emotion, and musicianship are completely engaging and I haven't stopped listening to this album over the last couple of weeks. The instrumental intro builds perfectly to the standout song Comatose and then settle in for over 1 hour of great live music. If you like Skillet, you'll LOVE this album and for me the highlights were my two favorite songs The Older I Get and The Last Night, back to back. John Cooper explained the meaning behind the songs and I got goosebumps listening to both of them. There are no filler songs and the album ends with standout songs Rebirthing, Savior and one of my all-time favorites Best Kept Secret. As John says during the concert, expect to lose your voice after singing and screaming along with this nearly perfect live CD/DVD. Great gift idea for any hard rock music fans.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for True Skillet Fans -- Great video production & 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, July 21, 2010

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Johnnie R - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Comatose Comes Alive (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

Having been to a Skillet concert, I can tell you that this video is about as close to being at the real thing as I can imagine. The video production is excellent, with cameras swinging from every direction. The sound is in Dolby Digital 5.1, and yes you will hear different people yelling from all 5 surround speakers. The entire production has been meticulously done to bring out every detail. You may have heard most of these songs, but the way they do them here puts a new twist on several of the songs. If you're a true Skillet fan, this is one of the best purchases you'll make, and you shouldn't be without this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Skillet- Comatose Comes Alive [crobsession.blogspot.com], August 22, 2009

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This review is from: Comatose Comes Alive (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

This year, Skillet once again blew everyone away with the Comatose Tour 09, featuring Disciple and Decyfer Down. Last year, Skillet's Comatose Tour was an even bigger sucess, selling out at nearly every venue and even making the list of Top 50 Tours of Spring 08. During that tour, they recorded a live CD/DVD at their stop in Chattanooga, TN.

Known for their fantastic live performance, Skillet was very wise in putting out this album. On one hand, you have those who have never seen Skillet live. This album will motivate them to try harder to make it to the next show in their area. On the other hand you have fans who have seen Skillet live, or maybe even this exact tour. For them, this album will be a perfect reminder of that amazing show they went to. So either way, they'll have most real fans buying this album.

And for those fans who think that they don't need this album because they already have all of Skillet's older albums, you're wrong. There isn't a song that doesn't sound different in some way or another. Songs like "Comatose," "Better Than Drugs," and "Those Nights" have different intros written specially for their live show. A good majority of the songs also contain screams by lead vocalist, John Cooper, which helps make the show even heavier and more exciting than thier album. He also inserts fun Skillet facts and jokes with the audience, and it makes the album a lot more personal from Skillet to the fans. But no need to worry, all of the talking is at the end of the tracks, so you don't have to skip through it to get to the music part. A big highlight of the album is during "Yours To Hold" in which Skillet's new drummer, Jen Ledger, does vocals for a verse. She has a great voice, and I'm sure we'll be hearing it a lot more on the new album, Awake.

As far as the video goes, the quality is phenomenal. At times the video is distorted for effect, and can get a little annoying, but otherwise it's very well done. It makes the audio portion twice as good. You get to see how the band uses their energy to perform--mainly headbanging. Lots of headbanging. But they also do some cool stuff with their guitars, and the pyrotechnics are amazing.

The whole thing makes you feel like you're at an actual Skillet show. They put on just as good live show for this album as they did when I saw them on the same tour. The only exception here is the volume and the people stepping on your feet. So, in a way, it's nice to experience a Skillet show from the comforts of your home, even though it's not even close to the real deal. So if you like this album, go to a Skillet show the next time their near you. It's a lot of fun!

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