Collective
Soul - From The Ground Up
By Eric Bodrero
It was only a matter of time before Collective
Soul released an acoustic album, and kudos to the band for appeasing the
die-hard fans! Sure, there have been alternate versions of songs here and
there in unplugged form, but never a dedicated, legitimate wires out
album, and while From The Ground Up doesnt exactly make an all
out full-length, eight tracks of hits and acoustical goodness (some of
which are considered rarities), in addition to their insanely popular Youth
released late last year, make for a nice one-two punch for CS fans.
The record has an extremely intimate feel,
which isnt anything new for CS, but this time around, all we hear is the
beautiful guitar strums and hooks, and Ed Rolands smooth, melodic voice;
the way it was meant to be listened to. While every track is a great listen,
certain tracks translate particularly well to the acoustical sound, namely
Satellite, Youth, She Said, and Compliment, what with the sweet
but melancholic guitar licks and genuine, heartfelt lyrics. I can almost
see myself in a small theatre waving a cigarette lighter with a look of
reverence and contemplation frozen on my face. That may indeed be the case
if I ever get a chance to catch them live.
From The Ground Up will be available
in late May, and is a worthy appendage to Youth , rich in atmosphere
and emotion, and more than compliments any CS album. Highly recommended.
CD Info
Collective
Soul - From The Ground Up
Label: El
Music Group
Release Date:
5/24/05
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