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   1. Simple - 3:44 (Roland) 2. Untitled - 4:00 (Roland) 3. The World I Know - 4:15 (Childress/Roland) 4. Smashing Young Man - 3:45 (Roland) 5. December - 4:43 (Roland) 6. Where the River Flows - 3:35 (Roland) 7. Gel - 3:00 (Roland) 8. She Gathers Rain - 4:31 (Roland) 9. When the Water Falls - 3:39 (Roland) 10. Collection of Goods - 4:13 (Roland) 11. Bleed - 4:01 (Roland) 12. Reunion - 2:35 (Roland)
The Song Breakdown: Simple - Rating: * * * * Untitled - Rating: * * * * The World I Know - Rating: * * * * * Smashing Young Man - Rating: * * * * * December - Rating: * * * * * Where The River Flows - Rating: * * * * * Gel - Rating: * * * * * She Gathers Rain - Rating: * * * * * When The Water Falls - Rating: * * * * Collection Of Goods - Rating: * * * Bleed - Rating: * * * * * Reunion - Rating: * * * * My Short Review: After the massive hit of "Shine" off of Hints CSoul sends out their first album in a way. It is the first in which they all appear, and it shows they ARE a band, and a good one! Right off the bat "Simple" shows you the true talent of the band. With radio hits like "Gel", "Where The River Flows", "The World I Know", and "Smashing Young Man" this album grew major attention. To date is the band's highest selling ablum. My Rating: * * * * * AMG Expert Review: It would not have been surprising if Collective Soul had become a one-hit wonder. Straddling a line between '80s arena rock and jangling, '90s alternative pop, their debut was a pleasant affair that became a multi-platinum smash. They don’t tamper much with that sound on Collective Soul, but the results are every bit as enjoyable due to the engaging melodies that lead singer Ed Roland and company seem to create at will. The hits included the infectious "Gel," sarcastic, mid-tempo "December," and the lovely, soaring ballad "The World I Know." However, most everything else works just as well, from the churning "Where the River Flows" to the gospel-tinged "Reunion." While not exactly ground-breaking, Collective Soul delivers the goods with a dozen, hook-laden songs for which they were awarded another multi-platinum outing. AMG Rating: * * * * Album Credits: Luis Enrique - Percussion Greg Archilla - Engineer Bertram Brown - Vocals (BG) David Chappell - Viola Jackie Johnson - Vocals (BG) Jerry Miller - Violin Ed Roland - Guitar, Vocals (M), Producer Becky Russell - Vocals(BG) Malcolm Springer - Second Engineer John DiPuccio - Violin Janet Clippard - Bass Steve Sidgursen - Cello Will Turpin - Bass, Vocals (BG) Dean Roland - Guitar (R) Ross Childress - Guitar (L) Shane Evans - Drums Other Information: released: 3.14.95 on Atantic Records and went Multi. Platinum (3.0) on 8.28.96. Alternate Covers:  Alternate cover used in German release of cd. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
