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]
| Proof of Life | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| 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 | |||
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| Singles from Proof of Life | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Beautiful Cage" | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Real Love" | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 49:16 | |
Personnel
editMusicians
- 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.