Search - Kutless :: Hearts of the Innocent

Heavier than "Sea of Faces", but more lyricaly diverse

Stephen J. White | Richmond, Virginia United States | 03/23/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Coming off of the "worship album" Strong Tower, Kutless returns to a more aggressive rock sound on "Hearts of the Innocent." Featuring 12 new tracks, "HotI" is overall much more energetic than Sea of Faces. Many of the tracks on HotI are heavily guitar oriented, and utilize the sound used on the previous Kutless track "Not What You See." There are still a few tracks on HotI that are a little more slow paced ("Smile", "Promise of a Lifetime", "Mistakes" and "Changing World"), but the majority are all heavy and fast paced.



As for the lyrics on HotI, it would seem that Kutless took more time to expand on their writing. While many of the lyrics have the same writing style that Sea of Faces had, substance wise they are more metaphorical. The meaning behind them is a little more difficult to interpret at first in places, giving Kutless a much deeper feel. There are spots on the album that definitely give away Kutless are a Christian Rock band, but this does not subtract from the overall feel of the album. Rather, the mixture of faith inspired lyrics and metaphorical ones gives Kutless a much stronger feel than on previous albums. If Kutless continues at this rate, they may become one of the most unique Christian rock bands that the world has yet to see.

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Redeemed

Howard D. Fisher | Ohio, United States | 05/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was one of the vocal minority thoroughly disappointed by Kutless's previous album, the praise & worship one. "Hearts of the Innocent" redeems them, though. With this one, they return to the driving, hard-rock edge that made them so great. The lyrics are, of course, inspirational, and the album is filled with uplifting messages of hope ("Smile") and unabashed faith in God ("Shut Me Out"). But it's the edgy guitars and great beat that make this album rock (okay, "Promise of a Lifetime" is a little slow, but still very good). An excellent album for Kutless fans, and a great example of some of the best in rock music today."

I don't know what Michael Harmon is thinking.

David F. Ouellette | Hannibal, MO | 04/19/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"DON'T listen to Michael Harmon (he posted a review a little bit above this one), he must have been preoccupied while hearing the great and diverse rhythm, strong rock base, and even the softer songs that still maintain Kutless's image as a CHRISTIAN rock band. I just recently went to a Kutless concert, and the lead singer took some time before starting to talk about his and other's christian faith. For one thing, I do not think that leaning on Jesus is all that christian songs can be about. That is a good subject matter, but not the only thing. Like in song #7, when he sings "I'm learning how to fly", it seems to represent growing and enjoying your relationship with christ, just it of course doesn't actually say that. You have to think outside of the bun, and then you will find the messages it speaks about. Great CD."