Surrender (Kutless album)

Surrender
Studio album by Kutless
Released November 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)
Genre Christian rock, CCM, Christian alternative rock, hard rock, pop rock, alternative rock, worship
Length 37:58
Label BEC
Producer Aaron Sprinkle
Kutless chronology
Glory
(2014)		 Surrender
(2015)

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.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[2]
CCM Magazine[3]
The Christian Beat4.7/5[4]
HM Magazine[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
New Release Today[7]
Today's Christian Entertainment[8]

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."[7] 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."[8]

Track listing

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

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 13
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 24
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 37

References

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