Reignited - A Fiery Remix Posted July 28, 2024 By RyanAdams_NRT, Staff Reviewer
What You Need To Know
After 12 years of the monumental Christian rock album - The End Is Where We Begin- the Canadian rockers Thousand Foot Krutch have re-recorded the album with special guest vocals on every song - naming the project Reignited. There are a variety of artists that contribute, primarily in the rock world, mostly mainstream collaborations. Lead singer Trevor McNevan has had a leading hand in it all, too.
What It Sounds Like
The iconic, gritty Thousand Foot Krutch sound is still just as contagious and energetic - with a new mix. It is a subtle change to most sounds, but the remixes allow for the guest vocals to shine in their own spots. The record sounds massive and crisp, masterfully mixed and produced, comparable to the original - unlike the official Metamorphosizremixes. The distorted guitars, pumped-up drumming, and soaring vocals are all still here and hit hard.
Spiritual Highlights
The songwriting did not change on this new version of the album, as it should be, in my opinion. As such, the same spiritual content here is worth noting. Over the last 12 years, these songs have been anthems for Christians around the world, literally. Millions and millions of streams garnered prove their relativity and positivity that we can sympathize with.
Whether it's our hope in the afterlife through the title track, personal empowerment with "Light Up The Sky," or the tender moments in life and faith reflected in "Fly on the Wall," these songs are iconic in the rock world and our lives because of their deep faith roots and real-life stories.
Best Song
Whether than deciding what song is the best, as that debate on the original album has lasted over a year, I think it's worth highlighting the best remixes. My favorite hard rock song here is the remix with Saint Asonia (and former Three Days Grace) lead singer Adam Gontier. For years, rock fans have been shaped by Adam's songs and the collaboration and spot on "Let The Sparks Fly" is fantastic.
The better of the soft songs is an expertly-picked guest vocal spot from Jake Segura from Citizen Soldier. Citizen Soldier has exploded in popularity in the last few years for their relative approach to writing mental health-driven songs, and between his unique style and the song choice, this was a perfect combo - it's almost like this song was meant to have Jake sing it.
Reignited is a fantastic collaboration and remix of such a foundational rock album of the 2010s. Whether you relate to the faith themes as a Christian or not, it is undeniable that this record cemented Thousand Foot Krutch's name in the rock world. They already saw success, sure, but nothing like what followed. The guest vocals have a great range of rock, alternative, and some electronic influence - all of which have always been influential in Trevor's background. I would have loved to see more collaborations from more faith-aligned contemporaries, but I can't complain with these ones much. Here's to new, original music soon, TFK!
