Proof of Life (Scott Stapp album)

This article is about the Scott Stapp album. For other uses, see Proof of Life (disambiguation).

Proof of Life
Studio album by
Scott Stapp
ReleasedNovember 5, 2013
Recorded2013
StudioWest Valley Studios in Woodland Hills, California
Genre
Length42:00
LabelWind-up
ProducerHoward Benson
Scott Stapp chronology
The Great Divide
(2005) 		Proof of Life
(2013) 		The Space Between the Shadows
(2019)
Singles from Proof of Life
  1. "Slow Suicide"
    Released: October 8, 2013
  2. "Dying to Live"
    Released: June 5, 2014
  3. "Break Out"
    Released: October 25, 2014
  4. "Proof of Life"
    Released: January 4, 2015
  5. "Only One"
    Released: February 13, 2015

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Broken Records magazine[4]
Christian Music Review3.0/5[5]
Cryptic Rock4.5/5[6]
Cross Rhythms[7]
HM[8]
Indie Vision Music[9]
Iowa State Daily3.5/5[10]
Jesus Freak Hideout[11]
National Rock Review(favorable)[12]
Rockadia5/5[13]
Ultimate Guitar7/10[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

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Slow Suicide"
3:30
2."Who I Am"
  • Alex Bodnar
  • John Curry
  • Stapp
2:43
3."Proof of Life"
3:48
4."New Day Coming"
3:47
5."Only One"
  • Doug Brown
  • Stapp
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"
  • Stapp
  • Stevens
4:14
11."Dying to Live"
  • Blair Daly
  • Zac Maloy
  • Stapp
4:06
Total length:42:00
Best Buy exclusive edition tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Beautiful Cage"3:28
13."Real Love"3:48
Total length:49:16

Personnel

Musicians

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

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b Proof of Life at AllMusic
  4. ^ Scott Vollweiler. "Scott Stapp "Proof of Life" : Track By Track Album Review". Broken Records Entertainment. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "Scott Stapp "Proof of Life"". Christian Music Review. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "Scott Stapp - Proof of Life". Cryptic Rock. February 17, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  7. ^ Cummings, Tony (March 2, 2014). "Scott Stapp - Proof Of Life". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Mika, Matthew (November 6, 2013). "Scott Stapp - Proof of Life". HM. HM Publications LLC. ISSN 1066-6923. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "Scott Stapp – Proof of Life". Indie Vision Music. October 20, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Album Review: Scott Stapp's 'Proof of Life'". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  11. ^ "Scott Stapp, "Proof of Life" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  12. ^ Erik Heemsoth (January 5, 2014). "Album Review: Scott Stapp (formerly of Creed) - Proof of Life". National Rock Review. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  13. ^ "Scott Stapp: 'Proof Of Life'". Rockadia. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  14. ^ "Proof of Life Review". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved October 3, 2014.