Proof of Life, is the second studio album by the American rock singer Scott Stapp, released on November 5, 2013. It is Stapp's first new material since the release of his 2012 uncensored memoir, Sinner's Creed, in which Stapp shared his life story for the first time. "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]
Critical reception
Proof of Life has received mixed feedback from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic describes the album as "something of a travelogue of a dark night of the soul", and writes 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
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12. | "Beautiful Cage" | 3:28 |
13. | "Real Love" | 3:48 |
Total length: | 49:11 |
Personnel
Musicians
Production
- Howard Benson – production, keyboards
- Lenny Skolnik – programming
- Marc VanGool – guitar technician
References
- ↑ Erik Heemsoth, [http://www.nationalrockreview.com/album-reviews/album-review-scott-stapp-proof-life "Album Review: Scott Stapp – Proof of Life", National Rock Review, January 5, 2014
- ↑ "Press Release: New Scott Stapp Solo album coming soon". Wind-Up Records. September 24, 2013. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- "Scott Stapp in Wind-up Records". Wind-Up Records. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- 1 2 Proof of Life at AllMusic
- ↑ Scott Vollweiler. "Scott Stapp "Proof of Life" : Track By Track Album Review". Broken Records Entertainment. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Stapp "Proof of Life"". Christian Music Review. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Stapp - Proof of Life". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ Mika, Matthew (November 6, 2013). "Scott Stapp - Proof of Life". HM. HM Publications LLC. ISSN 1066-6923. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Stapp – Proof of Life". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Album Review: Scott Stapp's 'Proof of Life'". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Stapp, "Proof of Life" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ Erik Heemsoth (January 5, 2014). "Album Review: Scott Stapp (formerly of Creed) - Proof of Life". National Rock Review. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Stapp: 'Proof Of Life'". Rockadia. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Proof of Life Review". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved October 3, 2014.