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Biography

The statistics on Kutless are impressive: Best selling new artist of 2002; a feat accomplished in just six months due to a mid-year record release. Three number one R&R Rock singles. One top 5 CHR single that unexpectedly became the longest charting song in the history of the R&R CHR chart. Total sales of 155,000 to date on their self-titled debut release. Kutless played 220 shows their first year to almost 200,000 people. All of this from an unknown rock band with no indie track record. In Christian music, that’s pretty hard to do.

For the members of Kutless; Jon Micah Sumrall, James Mead, Ryan Shrout, Kyle Mitchell, and Kyle Zeigler, the past was fun. What’s more important is the future. The band headed back to the studio with producer Aaron Sprinkle in August of 2003 determined to avoid a sophomore jinx. Kutless emerged in mid-December with Sea Of Faces, a follow-up record that reflects a major step in the maturing of Kutless as writers and musicians.

Says Jon Micah Sumrall, “We wanted to make a record that was more diverse. We wanted a lot more layers, more electronic loops. We wanted to write lyrics that reflected where Christ has us, just like the last record, but the lyrics had to be better written. We are really pleased with the final product.”

Songs like “Not What You See” about the struggle to resist the culture and serve others, or “Sea Of Faces” about the miracle of God’s love for each individual, or “Passion” which reflects on the crucifixion of Christ, shows giant leaps in the diversity of Kutless’ writing. Sea Of Faces is sure to please die hard Kutless fans and introduce a completely new demographic to the band’s sound.

More than anything, Kutless is defined by what they do on the road. Truly, the band’s grueling schedule is not for the faint of heart. Says Jon Micah, “Yeah, 220 shows last year. We’ve never been so tired, so hot, so cold, so excited, or so down at different times last year than at any point in our lives. But you know, we really feel like we have a vision for what we want to be. It’s critical for us to present a live show that is excellent.

We want to blow people away. At the same time, it’s just as important to partner with the local church and youth pastors. We make sure that the people that come to see a Kutless show know that Jesus loves them, cares for them, and desires to spend time with them. As a band, we have been so fortunate to have this platform to play our music. We are humbled to be able to communicate Christ’s love for people night after night.”

While looking back on where the band has been, and turning to face the future, it’s clear that the goals and methods of Kutless have remained consistent. Focus. Passion. Strong work ethic. Character. The desire to be better, write better, play better. As Jon Micah puts it, “We feel so blessed to be where we are, and we want to have a bigger and bigger impact. I guess it just feels like we were born to do this.” Indeed.

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Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
calling all Kutless fans!! wow! i thought i was the only person who liked them!! lol. anyways just wanna shout out to any devoted christians out thier who thinks they are just the most inspirational band like ever!!! also i just wanna say that anyone who gets singled out or treated differently because of thier beliefs, i am here to talk to i have had 5 years of it i have now left school and believe its great!! just remember your higher then them and what they do will never escape the eyes of God. so anyways post replies if anyone is interested in chatting please message or request me whatever!! liove you all God Bless ~~~~~	punk_is_no_crime

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Yeah, I love Kutless and I am a very devoted christian. Christian Rock isnt what I always listen to, but I get in to it.	MusicMan13
Hey!! wow this is awesome! i found some other people that like KUTLESS!! Wow, we need to get more christians on this site and change the world! when i saw Kutless live it was pretty powerful, i couldn't believe how much energy and heart the band put into their performance!! it was truly amazing! hey i am interested in chatting to other christians...or non christians...whoever wants to talk! i am a JESUS FREAK!	charlotte_08
Oh good grief. Where is Armand? He would have so much fun with this.	Arken-vardika
Hey Arken, do u know who i am!!?!?!? you would be surprised, and just becuz you don't like kutless doesnt meand you have to trash them bcuz they are christian!!	charlotte_08
I know who you are. I just think Christians are funny. That and I thought what punk_is_no_crime said was hilarious.	Arken-vardika
i cant belive you are saying this you should be ashamed of youself. junding is the worst thing you can do and sterotyping people coz of thier beliefs also sucks if you dont wanna listen to christians or thier opions whats the point of listening??	punk_is_no_crime
Hey Arken, I know we have had our disagreements, but i told you i wouldn't trash your "faith"...so why are you trashing mine? I haven't said anything to you about being a bhuddist or whatever your new "religion" is, so would please be considerate of me, and other christians?? You believe, what you believe....and just let us believe what is true.	charlotte_08
Ha ha! More to laugh at... You know, punk_is_no_crime, Christianity teaches humility, which I found very little of in your post, and that is what I found funny. And please do not start with this "labeling" and "stereotyping" crap, because I am not doing either. I have OBSERVED Christians, I have been one. I know them, I know about them. Charlotte cannot type, and she is wrong; I have no "faith" because I do not believe that faith is how that we should live. Buddhism does not have anything to do with "faith." Stop talking about things that you know nothing about.	Arken-vardika
hey, i thought this was supposed to be about KUTLESS...and christian band... you are my strong tower let's put aside all our differences and talk about amazing kutless is! when i first heard "run" i was in love with the band! that is an amazing song and i could relate to it, right away...does anyone agree?	charlotte_08
Right...change the subject...I wont notice.	Arken-vardika
hey follow your own advice..stop talkin about somethin you obviously know nothin about! kutless canceled at sonshine! tear tear	charlotte_08
oh and btw, how did you come upon this discussion?	charlotte_08
Just what is it that I know nothing about now? How did I find this? Magic.	Arken-vardika
Just what is it that I know nothing about now? How did I find this? Magic.	Arken-vardika
Just what is it that I know nothing about now? How did I find this? Magic.	Arken-vardika
Just what is it that I know nothing about now? How did I find this? Magic.	Arken-vardika
Goddamned computers....	Arken-vardika
Okay Arken, you want to debate, debate with me. "You know, punk_is_no_crime, Christianity teaches humility, which I found very little of in your post, and that is what I found funny." I am not sincing too much humility in your post, so quit being so hypocritical. That post just made you look very stupid, and immature. "And please do not start with this "labeling" and "stereotyping" crap, because I am not doing either. I have OBSERVED Christians, I have been one. I know them, I know about them." Obviously you werent a very dedicated Christian, why did you stop being a Christian? Why did you lose your faith?	MusicMan13
praise the lord i found some other devoted christians on this site...kutless's song strong tower was the first song i heard by them and it was so inspirational to me... lol...ilove them but not as much as my God...	sandrews
hey ppl, this is REALLY good music, and its definitely Christian - you can tell that from the message the lyrics are giving out. Hope to chat soon...	SoundFreak