Proof of Life (Scott Stapp album)

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Proof of Life
Proof of Life, Scott Stapp.jpg
Studio album by
Scott Stapp
ReleasedNovember 5, 2013
Recorded2013
StudioWest Valley Studios in Woodland Hills, California
Genre
Length42:00
Label Wind-up
Producer Howard Benson
Scott Stapp chronology
The Great Divide
(2005)		Proof of Life
(2013)		 The Space Between the Shadows
(2019)
Singles from Proof of Life
  1. "Slow Suicide"
    Released: October 8, 2013
  2. "Dying to Live"
    Released: June 5, 2014
  3. "Break Out"
    Released: October 25, 2014
  4. "Proof of Life"
    Released: January 4, 2015
  5. "Only One"
    Released: February 13, 2015

Proof of Life is the second solo album by American rock singer Scott Stapp. It was released on November 5, 2013. "This is the most meaningful record of my career," said Stapp. "I've made a lot of messes in my life but I've learned I can take a mess and turn it into a message. This album chronicles my struggles, my journey and it's the most honest record I have ever written." The album was produced by Howard Benson and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge. [2]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Broken Records magazineStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Christian Music Review3.0/5 [5]
Cryptic Rock4.5/5 [6]
Cross Rhythms Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [7]
HM Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Indie Vision MusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [9]
Iowa State Daily 3.5/5 [10]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [11]
National Rock Review (favorable) [12]
Rockadia5/5 [13]
Ultimate Guitar7/10 [14]

The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the album as being "something of a travelogue of a dark night of the soul" and wrote that Stapp is "at home when he's allowed to bellow alongside massive walls of guitars". [3] Jack Arlin of SPIN said of the album, "It's oddly diverse. Stapp's reputation as a neo-grunge belter may be changing."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Slow Suicide"
3:30
2."Who I Am"
  • Alex Bodnar
  • John Curry
  • Stapp
2:43
3."Proof of Life"
3:48
4."New Day Coming"
3:47
5."Only One"
  • Doug Brown
  • Stapp
4:47
6."Break Out"
3:39
7."Hit Me More"
3:26
8."Jesus Was a Rockstar"
3:28
9."What Would Love Do"
4:32
10."Crash"
  • Stapp
  • Stevens
4:14
11."Dying to Live"
  • Blair Daly
  • Zac Maloy
  • Stapp
4:06
Total length:42:00
Best Buy exclusive edition tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Beautiful Cage"3:28
13."Real Love"3:48
Total length:49:16

Personnel

Musicians

Production

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