Proof of Life (Scott Stapp 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
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
 * Howard Benson – keyboards
 * Phil X – guitar (1, 2, 7, 10, 11)
 * Tim Pierce – guitar (3-11)
 * John Paul Nesheiwat – guitar (6)
 * Scott Stevens – guitar (10), backing vocals (10)
 * Paul Bushnell – bass guitar
 * Kenny Aronoff – drums (1, 2, 7, 10, 11)
 * Josh Freese – drums (3, 6, 8, 9)
 * Isaac Carpenter – drums (4, 5)

Production
 * Howard Benson – production
 * Mike Plotnikoff – engineer
 * Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki – vocal engineer, additional engineering
 * Paul DeCarli – additional engineering, digital editing
 * Alexander Attalla – assistant engineer
 * Zack Foster – assistant engineer
 * Anthony Diazdeleon – assistant engineer
 * Lenny Skolnik – programming
 * Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
 * Nik Karpen – assistant mix engineer
 * Ted Jensen – mastering