Being a Nonpoint fan from the beginning, I had very high hopes for this album. I did notice that has Nonpoint progressed, there albums got softer and I had hopes that this album would change that around. I was wrong. From the first song "Shadow", you could hear that Nonpoint has gone more mainstream and radio friendly. I have no problem with that, but my favorite thing about Nonpoint was the edge they had to there songs. I did very much like the second song "Miracle" because of the collaboration with Chad Grey from Mudvayne. This song also reminded me of the why I like Nonpoint from previous albums. The rest of the album is a mix and a bit of a let down. The couple songs that did stick out for me were "Frontlines", "What You've Got for Me", and "Dangerous Waters". As with most Nonpoint albums, they do a descent cover on this album. The song they cover is "Five Minutes Alone" by Pantera and they do an ok job. It's hard to live up to Phil's vocals on this and I give credit to Elias for trying, but he just didn't have that Pantera edge. Overall, this album was a bit of a disappointment for me. I appreciate a band going in another direction, but when you're really good at something, you should stick to it sometimes.

this cd is bad a** it is by far thier best CD to date. and yes I own and listen to all of thier albums. I dont understand why everyone is rating this album low and saying its thier worst. they are probably not fans of hard rock or metal. Buy this CD it is worth every cent.

This is by far the best studio cd they have ever done.The live cd was the best sounding recording they ever did, until now.Above average songs, sounds great, if you are a nonpoint fan you won't be dissapointed. They are coming to baltimore on the 25th, can't wait to see them!!!

Let me say, I've been a nonpoint fan for over nine years, I've caught them live over 13 times (petty compared to a lot of east coasters out there), met them several times and have always been supportive of their musical endeavors. Nonpoint would be the 1st band I ever signed if I started up a label because they pour their heart and soul into their concerts.

Miracle is nonpoint 6th "major label" studio album (not counting the two indie releases), they've found a new label and a non Goldman / Bieler Bros producer and most importantly, this is the 1st with new guitarist Zach Broderick at the helm.

The album is more metal rock then any other album they have kicked out and there's not a "forced" single like we've seen on other albums like "Your Signs" or "In the Air" or "March of War"

It really pains me to say this but Miracle is forgettable after 1st handful of songs and there's nothing really new on this disc. It's a rockin album but considering nonpoint's previous efferts, the music a bit cliché metal rock and roll and the lyrics are slightly vanilla compared to heart felt feelings Elias has shared with the fans previously. You can certainly notice the difference in Andy's guitar contributions versus Zack's. Not that the new guitarist is bad, in fact he's probably flashier then Andy. But nonpoint was never about solos and this new version of nonpoint doesn't digest well with me. Sometimes studio albums have a way of hiding the greatness of the songs; only to be redeemed live. Not in this case, I've heard several of the songs live and they still feel forced.

I haven't given up on them with this release and plan on listening to this things 100 times more the rest of the month because I'm hoping I'm wrong about the 1st 10 plays of Miracle.

Pick it up, you'll like it but you'll move onto another metal band with next Tuesday's releases. If you want a album you can listen to 6124 times without getting bored, try To The Pain. It's a masterpiece.

Ranking of all studio albums:

1) To The Pain

2) Statement

3) Development

4) Vengeance

5) Recoil

6) Miracle

PS. Pantera cannot be covered ... they stand alone in a massive field of bands. Nonpoint, stay nonpoint ..... you're too good of a band to retread on stuff already perfected.

Great band, great songs. I am really pleased with this CD. First heard this band on the Octane/SIRIUS channel. I'm glad I bought this CD.