Collective Soul - Collective Soul

Artist:

Collective Soul

UPC:

075678274527

See Also:

Fastball Wallflowers (The) Marcy Playground

Description:

Collective Soul: Ed Roland (vocals, guitar); Ross Childress, Dean Roland (guitar); Will Turpin (bass, background vocals); Shane Evans (drums).
Additional personnel: Jerry Miller, John DiPuccio (violin); David Chappel (viola); Steve Sidgursen (cello); Janet Clippard (acoustic bass); Luis Enrique (percussion); Becky Russell, William Brown, Bertrum Brown, Jackie Johnson (background vocals).
Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida; Kiva Studios, Memphis, Tennessee; Streeterville Studios, Chicago, Illinois; Granny`s Studio, Reno, Nevada.
Personnel: Ed Roland (vocals, guitar); Ross Childress (guitar); Jerry Miller , John DiPuccio (violin); David Chappell (viola); Steve Sidgursen (cello); Shane Evans (drums); Luis Enrique (percussion); Becky Russell, Jackie Johnson, Bertram Brown, Will Turpin (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Bob Clearmountain.
Recording information: Criteria Studios, Miami, FL; Granny`s Studio, Reno, NV; Kiva Studios, Memphis, TN; Streeterville Studios, Chicago, IL.
Unknown Contributor Role: Alfredo Oliva.
This self-titled album from the group that surprised even itself with the success of its premiere release, HINTS, ALLEGATIONS & THINGS LEFT UNSAID, represents Collective Soul`s first complete manifestation as a cohesive band. COLLECTIVE SOUL is a true rock and roll effort, full of hard-edged, rhythmic guitar work, tempered by dips into the musicians` reserve of metal, blues and radio-friendly pop.
Ed Roland`s songs are simple and strightforward, yet searching--as in "The World I Know," an unpretentious observation of good and evil, laden with questions like "Has the sweet breeze blown?/Has all the kindness gone?" Vigorous riffs, a full-bodied `70s radio-rock sound, and an essentially optimistic outlook on life characterize this record, though there is the occasional surprise like the final track, "Reunion," a contemplative, gospel choir-backed blues tune.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Simple
2. [Untitled Track]
3. World I Know, The
4. Smashing Young Man
5. December
6. Where the River Flows
7. Gel
8. She Gathers Rain
9. When the Water Falls
10. Collection of Goods
11. Bleed
12. Reunion

Album Information

Release Date:

03/21/1995

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alternative

Label:

Atlantic

Producer:

Matt Serletic; Ed Roland

Catalog Number:

82745

Original Release Year:

1995

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Guest Artist:

Luis Enrique

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