''Phenomenon'' is the second studio album by

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band Thousand Foot Krutch, being their first project on

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. Inspired by acts like

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and

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, Phenomenon presents a fusion of

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and alternative rock. Having been influenced by band frontman

Trevor McNevan Trevor McNevan (born July 17, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and rapper. Best known as the frontman of Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK), he also leads side projects FM Static (pop-punk, with TFK drummer Steve Au ...

's "faith and life," the album's lyrics frequently explore Christian faith and contemporary issues from a Christian worldview. The album was released on September 30, 2003.

Track listing

All songs written by

, Steve Augustine, and Joel Bruyere. The album was recorded in 2003. Two versions of the single " Rawkfist" were produced. The first is the album version, being 2:40 in length, and the second is a longer radio edit version, being 3:03 in length. Originally found on a promotional CD, the radio edit version was used for the "Rawkfist" music video, along with being selected for the 2013 ''Made in Canada'' compilation album.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Thousand Foot Krutch *

– vocals, guitar * Steve Augustine – drums * Joel Bruyere – bass guitar Technical * Aaron Sprinkle – production, engineering, additional guitars * Latif Tayour – engineering * J. R. McNeely – mixing (1–2, 4–7, 9–12) * Ben Grosse – mixing (3, 8) * Jason Corsaro – drum engineering * Zach Hodges – assistant mixing * Steve Chahley – drum assistant * Brandon Ebel – executive producer Artwork * Asterik Studio (Seattle, WA) – art direction and design * David Johnson – band photography Management * James Hodgin (Dryve Artist Management, LLC)

Reception

* "Rawkfist" entered the top 40 on US mainstream rock radio. * On ChristianRock.net, both "Phenomenon" and "Rawkfist" reached No. 1. Phenomenon was its 14th top song for 2003, and Rawkfist was its 11th top song for 2004.

Notes

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Phenomenon (Thousand Foot Krutch Album) 2003 albums Albums produced by Aaron Sprinkle Albums recorded at Metalworks Studios Thousand Foot Krutch albums Tooth & Nail Records albums