Kutless – Sea Of Faces

Out of all the Christian bands I have heard in the past, Kutless is one that truly stands above them all in terms of lyrics. They jump straight into it, not holding back at all with metaphorical content and things like that. Going full force, they sing about God, Jesus, and the Christian faith; never wavering or stuttering for a minute. But they never become repetitive, boring or overbearing. Jon Micah Sumrall’s vocals come through your speakers melodically and catchy, reminding you of many of the top rock bands out there.

Their emo-rock sound has a strong effect on you, captivating you and pulling you in. Much to my sister’s dismay, I found myself singing along almost instantly, and you will too. After only one or two listens, they are implanted into your memory and mind and it is difficult to rid yourself of them. The guitar work is smooth, with heavy hooks and hard rhythms. The bass melodies and very melodic and even sound similar to piano at certain points. The drums are powerful, but not overwhelming. One thing which really stands out in the drumming selections is the use of cymbals; which is very evident and just put the perfect touch to it all. Topping it all off is Jon’s seamless vocals, making it a real success.

BEC/ Tooth And Nail‘s Kutless may not be for everyone, simply because of their straight forward Christian lyrics. But if you look past that, they are a band for everyone; and even better if you’re an avid Christian.