Surrender (Kutless album)

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Surrender
Surrender by Kutless.png
Studio album by
Kutless
ReleasedNovember 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)
StudioThe Pier (Thompson's Station, Tennessee)
  • The Holiday Ian (Franklin, Tennessee)
  • OmniSound Studios (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre Christian rock
Length37:58
Label BEC
Producer Aaron Sprinkle
Kutless chronology
Glory
(2014)		Surrender
(2015)		Alpha / Omega
(2017)

Surrender is the ninth studio album by the Christian rock band Kutless. It was released by BEC Recordings on November 13, 2015. This album marks the return of long-time producer Aaron Sprinkle; the band's first record with him since Hearts of the Innocent in 2006. [1] This is also the first album to feature bassist Neal Cameron and drummer Drew Porter, the latter of whom replaced previous drummer Kyle Peek.

Contents

History

On November 6, 2015 the song "Mirror" was released.[ citation needed ]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [3]
The Christian Beat4.7/5 [4]
HM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Jesus Wired95/100 [7]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Today's Christian EntertainmentStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [9]

Signaling in a three and a half star review from CCM Magazine , Matt Conner recognizes, "the band stays true to form on Surrender". [3] Jordan Gonzalez, indicating in a three star review by HM Magazine , responds, "Surrender isn't a bad album, but it's not impressive, either." [5] Awarding the album four stars at New Release Today, Jonathan J. Francesco states, "Kutless is back! Maybe not quite better than ever, but with a strong and satisfying return to the sound that made them famous. Surrender is a success and should give those who missed a rocking Kutless the album they've spent the better part of a decade waiting for." [8] Christopher Smith, giving the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "Kutless fans old and new will want to give Surrender a spin...It's not without its hiccups, but you might be surprised how much you'll like it." [6] Rating the album a 4.7 out of five from The Christian Beat, Chris Major says, "Surrender is a powerful, impactful collection of praise and worship." [4] Joshua Andre, indicating in a four star review at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, responds, "With hard rock, CCM, worship and pop/rock all working together in harmony; Surrender is sure to impact the lives of many, and surprise us all in a good way!" [2] Allotting the album 4.6 stars from Today's Christian Entertainment, Jay Heilman replies, "Surrender is an album that new and old fans alike will enjoy for a long time to come." [9] Sam Carothers, indicating in a 95 out of 100 review from Jesus Wired, writes, "Surrender is satisfying to fans new and old with its elements of edgy rock infused with straight-up contemporary worship." [7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Tear It Up"James Mead, Jon Micah Sumrall, Aaron Sprinkle 3:04
2."Bring It On"Sumrall, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood, Barry Weeks3:18
3."Mirror"Mead, Nick de Partee3:37
4."Love Come Crashing Down"Sumrall, Eskelin, Wood, Brian White2:58
5."I Will Go"Sumrall, Matt Arcaini, Josiah Prince, Wood3:29
6."Overcome" Scott Krippayne, Sumrall, Mead3:32
7."Not Too Far"Mead, Sumrall, Sprinkle3:43
8."Loved"Krippayne, Bryan Reynolds3:54
9."One Thing Remains" Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Jeremy Riddle 4:44
10."My Heart Is a Ghost"Mead, Sumrall, Sprinkle5:39
Total length:37:58

Personnel

Kutless

Additional Musicians

Tracks #1, 3 & 5-10
Tracks #2 & 4

Production

Tracks #1, 3 & 5-10

Tracks #2 & 4

Additional Credits

Chart performance

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [10] 13
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [11] 24
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [12] 37

Awards and nominations

In 2016, 'Surrender' was nominated for a Dove Award for 'Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year'. [13]

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  13. ↑ "2016 Nominees - The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
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