Proof of Life (album)
# Proof of Life (album)

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.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Broken Records magazine | |
| Christian Music Review | 3.0/5 |
| Cryptic Rock | 4.5/5 |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| HM | |
| Indie Vision Music | |
| Iowa State Daily | 3.5/5 |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
| National Rock Review | (favorable) |
| Rockadia | 5/5 |
| Ultimate Guitar | 7/10 |

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". Jack Arlin of SPIN said of the album, "It's oddly diverse. Stapp's reputation as a neo-grunge belter may be changing."

## Personnel

Musicians

* Scott Stapp – lead vocals
* Phil X – guitar
* Tim Pierce – guitar
* Scott Stevens – guitar, backing vocals
* John Paul Nesheiwat – guitar
* Paul Bushnell – bass guitar
* Marti Frederiksen – guitar
* Kenny Aronoff – drums
* Josh Freese – drums
* Isaac Carpenter – drums

Production

* Howard Benson – production, keyboards
* Lenny Skolnik – programming
* Marti Frederiksen – programming
