Alien Youth

Infobox Album |
Name = Alien Youth
Type = Album
Artist = Skillet


Released = August 28, 2001
Recorded =
Genre = Industrial rock, Hard rock, Alternative rock, Christian rock
Length = 53:14
Label = Ardent Records
Producer = John L. Cooper
Reviews = *Allmusic" Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:szdgyl63xppb link]
*Jesus Freak Hideout Rating|4|5 [http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/AlienYouth.asp link]
Last album = "Ardent Worship"
(2000)
This album = "Alien Youth"
(2001)
Next album = "Collide"
(2002)

"Alien Youth" is the fifth full-length album released by the Christian rock band Skillet. It was released in 2001 from Ardent Records. Developing their sound into more aggressive, hard-hitting industrial rock. According to John Cooper's "Explanation of Alien Youth" from the Limited Edition CD, the concept of "Alien Youth" refers to "Christians being other-wordly...the idea for me is this whole generation rising up to be radical for Christ. We see this generation being really mighty for Christ."

This was the first Skillet album to include current guitarist Ben Kasica, replacing Kevin Haaland, though Kasica joined during the recording of this album and only recorded guitars for the song "Earth Invasion".

There is one music video for this album of the song "Alien Youth" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfJgxAxq8w&mode=related&search= Watch] .

An "" was available for people who preordered the original album that contained 2 unreleased tracks that didn't make the cut as well as a track of John explaining the theme of the album.

"" is their first DVD released in 2002 which is an acoustic mini concert of select tracks from the album (and a track from "Invincible"). All of the instruments are unplugged (besides the keyboards) in place of acoustic guitar and softer drums. In addition, it includes the "Best Kept Secret" music video, a Bible Study from John Cooper, and a photo gallery of the performance.

Track listing

#"Alien Youth" - 4:11
#"Vapor" - 3:38
#"Earth Invasion" - 4:47
#"You Are My Hope" - 4:15
#"Eating Me Away" - 3:37
#"Kill Me, Heal Me" - 3:35
#"The Thirst Is Taking Over" - 6:31
#"One Real Thing" - 3:36
#"Stronger" - 4:06
#"Rippin' Me Off" - 4:46
#"Will You Be There (Falling Down)" - 5:09
#"Come My Way" - 5:01

Limited Edition Track Listing

#"Heaven In My Veins" - 3:58
#"Always the Same" - 4:06
#"Alien Youth Explanation" - 3:22

The Unplugged Invasion DVD Track Listing

#"Alien Youth"
#"One Real Thing"
#"Kill Me, Heal Me"
#"You Are My Hope"
#"Best Kept Secret" music video (from Skillet's third studio album, Invincible.)

Credits

*John L. Cooper – vocals, bass, sampling, programming
*Korey Cooper – keyboards, vocals, sampling, programming
*Lori Peters - drums
*Kevin Haaland - guitars (except "Earth Invasion" by Ben Kasica)
*Ben Kasica - guitars (on "Earth Invasion")

References