Surrender (Kutless album)

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Surrender
Surrender by Kutless.png
Studio album by
Kutless
ReleasedNovember 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)
GenreChristian rock, hard rock, worship
Length37:58
LabelBEC
ProducerAaron Sprinkle
Kutless chronology
Glory
(2014) 		Surrender
(2015) 		Alpha / Omega
(2017)

Surrender is the ninth studio album from Kutless. BEC Recordings released the album on November 13, 2015. Kutless worked with Aaron Sprinkle, in the production of this album.[1]

History[]

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

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4/5 stars[2]
CCM Magazine3.5/5 stars[3]
The Christian Beat4.7/5[4]
HM Magazine3/5 stars[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout3.5/5 stars[6]
Jesus Wired95/100[7]
New Release Today4/5 stars[8]
Today's Christian Entertainment4.6/5 stars[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, Aaron Sprinkle, Jon Micah Sumrall3:04
2."Bring It On"Ian Eskelin, Sumrall, Barry Weeks, Tony Wood3:18
3."Mirror"Nick de Partee, Mead3:37
4."Love Come Crashing Down"Eskelin, Sumrall, Brian White, Wood2:58
5."I Will Go"Matt Arcaini, Josiah Prince, Sumrall, Wood3:29
6."Overcome"Scott Krippayne, Mead, Sumrall3:32
7."Not Too Far"Mead, Sprinkle, Sumrall3:43
8."Loved"Krippayne, Bryan Reynolds3:54
9."One Thing Remains"Christa Black Gifford, Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle4:44
10."My Heart Is a Ghost" 5:39
Total length:37:58

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]

References[]

  1. ^ Staff (October 2, 2015). "Kutless Announce New Album 'Surrender' Ahead Of Tour". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Andre, Joshua (December 30, 2015). "Music Reviews: Kutless – Surrender". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Conner, Matt (December 16, 2015). "Kutless – 'Surrender' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Major, Chris (November 16, 2015). "Kutless Delivers Well-Orchestrated, Energetic & Inspiring "Surrender" Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Gonzalez, Jordan (December 15, 2015). "Kutless – Surrender". HM Magazine. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Smith, Christopher (November 6, 2015). "Kutless, "Surrender" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Carothers, Sam. "Review: Kutless – Surrender". Jesus Wired. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Francesco, Jonathan J. (November 2, 2015). "Kutless Tears It Up". New Release Today. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Heilman, Jay (December 22, 2015). "Kutless 'Surrender'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  10. ^ "Kutless Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  11. ^ "Kutless Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  12. ^ "Kutless Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  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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