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Released | January 14, 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
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Length | 45:35 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Dominion is the eleventh studio album by American Christian rock band Skillet. It was released on January 14,2022,through Atlantic Records. The album was produced by Kane Churko,Kevin Churko,Michael O'Connor and Seth Mosley. [1] [2] It is their final studio album to be released through longtime record label Atlantic.
On September 15,2021,Skillet released the first single "Surviving the Game" along with an accompanying music video. At the same time,they announced the album itself,the album cover,the track list,and release date. [3] [4] On November 12,the band unveiled the second single "Standing in the Storm". [5] On December 10,the third single "Refuge" was released. [6] On January 7,2022,one week before the album release,the band released the fourth and final single "Dominion". [7]
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Source | Rating |
Blabbermouth.net | 6.5/10 [8] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [9] |
Louder Sound | [10] |
Dominion received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. Taylor Markarian from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 6.5 out of 10 and said:"Ultimately,just as there is a push and pull between oppressive and liberating forces in the theme of the record,there is tension between disjointed and cohesive elements in its sound and structure. While certain tracks are enjoyable individually,the fragmented parts don't add up to a satisfying whole." [8] Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album 4 out of 5 and said:"In the end,as is made clear by this album's four-star rating,neither of these critiques seriously detract from the overall experience of Dominion. Cooper and company have delivered yet another album which is sure to please the present-day fans,and one which may even bring a few departed Panheads back into the fold." [9] Louder Sound gave the album a mixed review and stated:"With Dominion,Skillet really are preaching to the converted. Ker-ching!" [10]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Surviving the Game" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:58 |
2. | "Standing in the Storm" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 4:17 |
3. | "Dominion" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper & Kane Churko | 3:51 |
4. | "Valley of Death" | John Cooper | 4:27 |
5. | "Beyond Incredible" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:31 |
6. | "Destiny" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 4:02 |
7. | "Refuge" | John Cooper & Seth Mosley | 3:28 |
8. | "Shout Your Freedom" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:26 |
9. | "Destroyer" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:42 |
10. | "Forever or the End" | John Cooper & Korey Cooper | 3:32 |
11. | "Ignite" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:41 |
12. | "White Horse" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:36 |
Total length: | 45:35 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Crossfire" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, John Pregler, BJ Perry, & Jon Eberhard | 3:12 |
14. | "Psycho in My Head" | John Cooper & Mark Holman | 3:17 |
15. | "Finish Line" (new version; featuring Adam Gontier) | John Cooper, Korey Cooper & Seth Mosley | 3:27 |
16. | "Unbreakable Soul" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:21 |
17. | "The Defiant" | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko & Kane Churko | 3:14 |
Total length: | 62:06 |
Credits adapted from AllMusic. [14]
Skillet
Other musicians
Production
Dominion: Day of Destiny Production:
Additional personnel
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [15] | 81 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [16] | 59 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [17] | 36 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [18] | 18 |
US Billboard 200 [19] | 38 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [20] | 2 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [21] | 3 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) [22] | 2 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [23] | 4 |
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