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| name = Proof of Life |
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| artist = [[Scott Stapp]] |
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| cover = Proof_of_Life,_Scott_Stapp.jpg |
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| released = November 5, 2013 |
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| recorded = 2013 |
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| studio = West Valley Studios in [[Woodland Hills, California]] |
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| label = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]] |
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| This album = '''''Proof of Life'''''<br/>(2013) |
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| Misc = {{Singles |
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| prev_year = 2005 |
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| next_title = [[The Space Between the Shadows]] |
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| Type = studio |
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| next_year = 2019 |
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| misc = {{Singles |
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| single 2 = [[Dying to Live (Scott Stapp song)|Dying to Live]] |
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| type = studio |
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| single1 = [[Slow Suicide]] |
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| single1date = October 8, 2013 |
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| single2 = Dying to Live |
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| single 4 = [[Proof of Life (Scott Stapp song)|Proof of Life]] |
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| single2date = June 5, 2014 |
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| single3 = Break Out |
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| single 5 = [[Only One (Scott Stapp song)|Only One]] |
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| single3date = October 25, 2014 |
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| single4 = Proof of Life |
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| single4date = January 4, 2015 |
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| single5 = Only One |
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| single5date = February 13, 2015 |
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'''''Proof of Life''''' |
'''''Proof of Life''''' is the second solo album by American rock singer [[Scott Stapp]]. It was released on November 5, 2013. "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]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.winduprecords.com/news/press-release-new-scott-stapp-solo-album-coming-soon/ |title=Press Release: New Scott Stapp Solo album coming soon |publisher=Wind-Up Records |date=September 24, 2013 |access-date=September 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927112503/http://www.winduprecords.com/news/press-release-new-scott-stapp-solo-album-coming-soon/ |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |df=mdy-all }}<br>- {{cite web|url=http://www.winduprecords.com/artists/scott-stapp/|title=Scott Stapp in Wind-up Records|publisher=Wind-Up Records|access-date=October 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006090956/http://www.winduprecords.com/artists/scott-stapp/|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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{{Album reviews |
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
| rev1 = ''[[AllMusic]]'' |
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| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="allmusic">{{ |
| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="allmusic">{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r2838986}}</ref> |
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| rev2 = ''Broken Records |
| rev2 = ''Broken Records'' magazine |
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| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brokenrecordsonline.com/reviews/scott-stapp-proof-of-life-track-by-track-review|title=Scott Stapp "Proof of Life" : Track By Track Album Review|author= |
| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brokenrecordsonline.com/reviews/scott-stapp-proof-of-life-track-by-track-review|title=Scott Stapp "Proof of Life" : Track By Track Album Review|author=Scott Vollweiler|work=Broken Records Entertainment|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev3 = ''Christian Music Review'' |
| rev3 = ''Christian Music Review'' |
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| rev3score = 3.0/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianmusicreview.org/scott-stapp-proof-of-life/|title= |
| rev3score = 3.0/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianmusicreview.org/scott-stapp-proof-of-life/|title=Scott Stapp "Proof of Life"|work=Christian Music Review|publisher=|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev4 = ''Cryptic Rock'' |
| rev4 = ''Cryptic Rock'' |
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| rev4score = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/scott-stapp-proof-of-life-album-review/|title=Scott Stapp - Proof of Life |
| rev4score = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/scott-stapp-proof-of-life-album-review/|title=Scott Stapp - Proof of Life |work= Cryptic Rock|date=February 17, 2014 |publisher=|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev5 = ''[[ |
| rev5 = ''[[Cross Rhythms]]'' |
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| rev5score = {{Rating| |
| rev5score = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Cummings|first=Tony|title=Scott Stapp - Proof Of Life|date=2 March 2014|url=https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Scott_Stapp/Proof_Of_Life/146801/|access-date=25 January 2023|publisher=[[Cross Rhythms]]}}</ref> |
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| rev6 = '' |
| rev6 = ''[[HM Magazine|HM]]'' |
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| rev6score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite |
| rev6score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name=hmmagazine>{{cite journal |url=http://hmmagazine.com/blog/album-reviews/scott-stapp-proof-life/ |title=Scott Stapp - ''Proof of Life'' |last=Mika |first=Matthew|publisher=HM Publications LLC |date=November 6, 2013 |journal=[[HM Magazine|HM]] |access-date=May 9, 2014 |issn=1066-6923 }}</ref> |
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| rev7 = '' |
| rev7 = ''Indie Vision Music'' |
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| rev7score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/10/20/scott-stapp-proof-of-life/|title=Scott Stapp – Proof of Life|work=Indie Vision Music|date=October 20, 2013|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev8 = '' |
| rev8 = ''[[Iowa State Daily]]'' |
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| rev8score = |
| rev8score = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iowastatedaily.com/ames247/article_09ab2a4a-4b1f-11e3-9e09-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Album Review: Scott Stapp's 'Proof of Life'|work=Iowa State Daily|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev9 = '' |
| rev9 = ''Jesus Freak Hideout'' |
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| rev9score = |
| rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ProofofLife.asp|title= Scott Stapp, "Proof of Life" Review|work=Jesus Freak Hideout|publisher=|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev10 = '' |
| rev10 = ''[[National Rock Review]]'' |
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| rev10score = |
| rev10score = (favorable)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalrockreview.com/2014/01/05/album-review-scott-stapp-proof-life/|title=Album Review: Scott Stapp (formerly of Creed) - Proof of Life |author= Erik Heemsoth|date=January 5, 2014|work=National Rock Review |access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev11 = '' |
| rev11 = ''Rockadia'' |
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| rev11score = |
| rev11score = 5/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockadia.com/reviews/scott-stapp-proof-of-life-album-review/2845|title=Scott Stapp: 'Proof Of Life' |work= Rockadia|publisher=|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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| rev12 = ''Ultimate Guitar'' |
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| rev12score = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/scott_stapp/proof_of_life/|title=Proof of Life Review|work=Ultimate Guitar|publisher=|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of ''[[AllMusic]]'' described the album as being "something of a travelogue of a dark night of the soul" and wrote that Stapp is "at home when he's allowed to bellow alongside massive walls of guitars".<ref name="allmusic" /> Jack Arlin of ''SPIN'' said of the album, "It's oddly diverse. Stapp's reputation as a neo-grunge belter may be changing." |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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{{track listing |
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| writing_credits = yes |
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| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Scott Stapp]]|Scott C. Stevens}} |
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| length1 = 3:30 |
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| title2 = Who I Am |
| title2 = Who I Am |
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| writer2 = Alex Bodnar |
| writer2 = {{hlist|Alex Bodnar|John Curry|Stapp}} |
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| length2 = 2:43 |
| length2 = 2:43 |
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| title3 = |
| title3 = Proof of Life |
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| writer3 = Tyler Connolly |
| writer3 = {{hlist|Tyler Connolly|Stapp|[[Phil X]]}} |
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| length3 = 3:48 |
| length3 = 3:48 |
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| title4 = New Day Coming |
| title4 = New Day Coming |
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| writer4 = [[CFO$|John Alicastro]] |
| writer4 = {{hlist|[[CFO$|John Alicastro]]|[[Todd Clark]]|[[CFO$|Mike Lauri]]|Stapp}} |
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| length4 = 3: |
| length4 = 3:47 |
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| title5 = |
| title5 = Only One |
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| writer5 = Doug Brown |
| writer5 = {{hlist|Doug Brown|Stapp}} |
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| length5 = 4: |
| length5 = 4:47 |
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| title6 = |
| title6 = Break Out |
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| writer6 = [[Mitch Allan]] |
| writer6 = {{hlist|[[Mitch Allan]]|[[Julia Michaels]]|Jagger|Stapp}} |
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| length6 = 3:39 |
| length6 = 3:39 |
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| title7 = Hit Me More |
| title7 = Hit Me More |
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| writer7 = [[Dave Bassett (songwriter)|Dave Bassett]] |
| writer7 = {{hlist|[[Dave Bassett (songwriter)|Dave Bassett]]|Stapp}} |
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| length7 = 3: |
| length7 = 3:26 |
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| title8 = Jesus Was a Rockstar |
| title8 = Jesus Was a Rockstar |
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| writer8 = [[Kara DioGuardi]] |
| writer8 = {{hlist|[[Kara DioGuardi]]|Lenny Skolnik|Stapp}} |
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| length8 = 3:28 |
| length8 = 3:28 |
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| title9 = What Would Love Do |
| title9 = What Would Love Do |
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| writer9 = [[Toby Gad]] |
| writer9 = {{hlist|[[Toby Gad]]|Stapp}} |
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| length9 = 4: |
| length9 = 4:32 |
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| title10 = Crash |
| title10 = Crash |
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| writer10 = Stapp |
| writer10 = {{hlist|Stapp|Stevens}} |
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| length10 = 4: |
| length10 = 4:14 |
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| title11 = |
| title11 = Dying to Live |
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| writer11 = |
| writer11 = {{hlist|Blair Daly|Zac Maloy|Stapp}} |
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| length11 = 4:06 |
| length11 = 4:06 |
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| total_length = 42:00|all_writing=|title12=|length12=|title13=|length13=|title14=|length14=|title15=|length15=|title16=|length16=|title17=|length17=|title18=|length18=|title19=|length19=|title20=|length20=}} |
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| total_length = 41:55}} |
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{{Track listing |
{{Track listing |
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| title12 = Beautiful Cage |
| title12 = Beautiful Cage |
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| length12 = 3:28 |
| length12 = 3:28 |
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| title13 = Real Love |
| title13 = Real Love |
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| length13 = 3:48 |
| length13 = 3:48 |
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| total_length = 49:16}} |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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'''Musicians''' |
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*[[Scott Stapp]] |
* [[Scott Stapp]] – lead vocals |
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* [[Howard Benson]] – keyboards |
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* [[Phil X]] – guitar (1, 2, 7, 10, 11) |
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* [[Tim Pierce]] – guitar (3-11) |
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*John Paul Nesheiwat |
* John Paul Nesheiwat – guitar (6) |
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* [[Scott Stevens (singer)|Scott Stevens]] – guitar (10), backing vocals (10) |
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*Paul Bushnell |
* Paul Bushnell – bass guitar |
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*[[Kenny Aronoff]] - drums |
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* [[Kenny Aronoff]] – drums (1, 2, 7, 10, 11) |
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* [[Josh Freese]] – drums (3, 6, 8, 9) |
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* [[Isaac Carpenter (drummer)|Isaac Carpenter]] – drums (4, 5) |
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*Marc VanGool - guitar technician |
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* Mike Plotnikoff – engineer |
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* Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki – vocal engineer, additional engineering |
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* Paul DeCarli – additional engineering, digital editing |
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* Alexander Attalla – assistant engineer |
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* Zack Foster – assistant engineer |
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* Anthony Diazdeleon – assistant engineer |
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* [[Chris Lord-Alge]] – mixing |
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* Nik Karpen – assistant mix engineer |
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* [[Ted Jensen]] – mastering |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Scott Stapp albums]] |
[[Category:Scott Stapp albums]] |
Latest revision as of 15:10, 9 February 2024
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Released | November 5, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Studio | West Valley Studios in Woodland Hills, California | |||
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Length | 42:00 | |||
Label | Wind-up | |||
Producer | Howard Benson | |||
Scott Stapp chronology | ||||
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Singles from Proof of Life | ||||
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Proof of Life is the second solo album by American rock singer Scott Stapp. It was released on November 5, 2013. "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
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Broken Records magazine | [4] |
Christian Music Review | 3.0/5[5] |
Cryptic Rock | 4.5/5[6] |
Cross Rhythms | [7] |
HM | [8] |
Indie Vision Music | [9] |
Iowa State Daily | 3.5/5[10] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [11] |
National Rock Review | (favorable)[12] |
Rockadia | 5/5[13] |
Ultimate Guitar | 7/10[14] |
The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the album as being "something of a travelogue of a dark night of the soul" and wrote 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
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Slow Suicide" |
| 3:30 |
2. | "Who I Am" |
| 2:43 |
3. | "Proof of Life" |
| 3:48 |
4. | "New Day Coming" | 3:47 | |
5. | "Only One" |
| 4:47 |
6. | "Break Out" |
| 3:39 |
7. | "Hit Me More" |
| 3:26 |
8. | "Jesus Was a Rockstar" |
| 3:28 |
9. | "What Would Love Do" |
| 4:32 |
10. | "Crash" |
| 4:14 |
11. | "Dying to Live" |
| 4:06 |
Total length: | 42:00 |
No. | Title | Length |
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12. | "Beautiful Cage" | 3:28 |
13. | "Real Love" | 3:48 |
Total length: | 49:16 |
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Scott Stapp – lead vocals
- Howard Benson – keyboards
- Phil X – guitar (1, 2, 7, 10, 11)
- Tim Pierce – guitar (3-11)
- John Paul Nesheiwat – guitar (6)
- Scott Stevens – guitar (10), backing vocals (10)
- Paul Bushnell – bass guitar
- Kenny Aronoff – drums (1, 2, 7, 10, 11)
- Josh Freese – drums (3, 6, 8, 9)
- Isaac Carpenter – drums (4, 5)
Production
- Howard Benson – production
- Mike Plotnikoff – engineer
- Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki – vocal engineer, additional engineering
- Paul DeCarli – additional engineering, digital editing
- Alexander Attalla – assistant engineer
- Zack Foster – assistant engineer
- Anthony Diazdeleon – assistant engineer
- Lenny Skolnik – programming
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
- Nik Karpen – assistant mix engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014. - ^ a b 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. February 17, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (March 2, 2014). "Scott Stapp - Proof Of Life". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ 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. October 20, 2013. 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.