Resuscitate is the third studio album by contemporary Christian music band Remedy Drive. It was released on September 18, 2012, through Centricity Music. The album was produced by Peter Kipley at The Bomb Shelter in Brentwood, Tennessee.
The first radio single was "Better Than Life" that charted at No. 46 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. "Resuscitate Me" was the No. 1 Billboard Christian Rock song. The album debut on the Billboard Christian and Heatseekers Albums charts at Nos. 23 and 20 respectively.
Background
David Zach said to Grace S. Aspinwall of CCM Magazine that "'the album, Resuscitate was really born out of a time of grieving...the thrill of being on the radio was so exciting when we started out, and getting to tour with bands that we had looked up to was so much fun. But at the same time, we missed our families so much, and it really wore us out. My brothers decided that it was time to move on to something else.'"
The album was recorded at The Bomb Shelter in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 2012. The album was produced by Peter Kipley.
Singles
The first radio single was "Better Than Life". This song has attained No. 46 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, which happed on August 19, 2012. The second single was "Resuscitate Me". The song has charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Rock chart, for the week of October 13, 2012.
Critical reception
Ken Wiegman of Alpha Omega News said that "'Resuscitate' is a power-rock album with positive uplifting messages and it shows a lot of potential. I think the new lineup is going to carry on well where the brothers have left off."
CCM Magazine'''s Andy Argyrakis said that "Remedy Drive continues to be one of the most muscular and meaningful acts in today's modern rock world. Whether singing of their daily reliance on the Lord throughout 'Better Than Life' or offering stadium-shaking praise throughout 'Glory,' there's plenty of meat in the message."
Christian Music Zine's Joshua Andre said that the album is "filled with guitar driven piano pop and raw organic rock moments, that remind me of Switchfoot, Skillet and Kutless, I can say that this 10 track passionately sung and lyrically sound album is one of the best this year. Who said that a band can’t sound the same, or even better, with only one original member?" In addition, Andre wrote that he "once thought that reinvention and rebirth of a band was not possible with one remaining member- even if that member was the founder and lead singer. David Zach has proved me wrong, with his hard work in scouring new members for the new Remedy Drive- and boy have they succeeded! With 10 moving, raw, and sometimes emotional, but always earnest and heartfelt tracks; the Centricity Music band have captured a place in my heart, and hopefully in the hearts of many. In my opinion, this is a real challenge (or threat) for many Dove Awards- David and new members Corey, Tim and Dave have stayed true to the alternative rock sound, with a sprinkling of piano pop, and also reminded us that God is near, and have given us many moments to mull over."
Cross Rhythms' Matthew Griggs said that "'Resuscitate' is a great re-introduction to a band that bring to the table a varied take on a rock-worship album. The combination of anthems, honest ballads and heavier rock epics make this a refreshing listen." Griggs compared the band to the likes Switchfoot and Coldplay.
Indie Vision Music's Jonathan Andre said that "Resuscitate is full of rock melody goodness as I hear for the bands universal appeal- still holding onto their roots of faith, while also branching out to create songs that can easily be played on mainstream radio. At times sounding like Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, David’s infectious and enthusiastic vocals has created an album worthy of a potential Dove Award nomination next year". Furthermore, Andre wrote that "as we have this eternal glory to look forward to, we can rest in the meantime in the songs that Remedy Drive has given to us- a bit of piano, guitar and drums moulded together to create different genre-related melodies all with the same focus- reminding creation of a Creator who has our future in His hands- urging us to trust Him as we open our hearts to His invading and pursuing love and redemption." Andre likewise compared them to Switchfoot, Skillet, Kutless and Superchick.