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Kutless is a young band (one member over 21) that brings a hard rocking sound that many have compared to Creed. If you like bands like 38th Parallel, Puddle of Mudd or Staind, you'll enjoy their music. Veteran producer Aaron Sprinkle (Pedro the Lion, MxPx, Stavesacre) has given us a CD that rocks, offering a simple but overtly Christian message. I've heard complaints that they sound like Creed repackaged for 13-year-old Christian boys, but as the father of a 12-year-old, I don't see that as a bad thing--in fact, I enjoy the CD for my own listening anyway. If you want deep theology, reach for a book, not a CD.

The guitars are upfront and the message is clear in songs like Vow:

I’m crying out to You now / As I make my New Year’s vow / I’ll tell You I love You / And I’ll honor You somehow / Hear my promise to You in this New Year’s vow / I give You all of me / You’ll be all of my life / And I’ll never think twice / To do all that You have for me / In my New Year’s vow // Lord I’ll do my best to do all that I say / I’m not perfect but I know it’s okay / If I stumble You won’t condemn my shame / I’m going to make a vow to repent and turn to You

I like the thought of that running through my son's head. Apparently a few other people do too, since Kutless was one of the top-selling new bands in the past year. Opening for the Supertones probably helped, but Kutless has the potential to be a headliner before long. ~ Randy Brandt

I bought this cd without ever really listening to it and I was immediately impressed. It is obvious to most everyone that Christian music has never had the same sound quality as secular music. Almost any Christian song can immediately be distinguished by its simplistic approach or just lack of musical talent and originality. They incorporate things such as guitar lead riffs and backup violins throughout their songs with great sounding effects that create a sense of professionalism. This is a band that has a lot of talent and could definitely make it as a secular band if they tried. It is also a relief that they make a very obvious stand for Christianity and do not try to avoid their faith in their lyrics as some Christian bands have done. This is a terrific cd and I suggest anyone who likes the sound of bands such as Creed, Nickelback, System of a Down, etc. try it out.

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