Youth (Collective Soul album)
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Youth is the sixth studio album
by Collective Soul
, released in November 2004. The album was the band's first on their own label, EL Music Group
, after leaving Atlantic Records
following the release of their greatest hits album, 7even Year Itch
. The album contains a more balanced pop-rock sound than their previous albums Dosage
and Blender.
Youth is the sixth studio album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Collective Soul
Collective Soul
Collective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single, "Shine", which came from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993...
, released in November 2004. The album was the band's first on their own label, EL Music Group
El Music Group
El Music Group is an American independent record label created by rock band Collective Soul. After departing from Atlantic Records in 2001, the band set this label up to release all its future albums....
, after leaving Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
following the release of their greatest hits album, 7even Year Itch
7even Year Itch
On September 18, 2001, Collective Soul released their greatest hits compilation 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits, 1994-2001. It is made up of some of their greatest hits from 1994 to 2001 and included two new tracks; "Next Homecoming" and "Energy"...
. The album contains a more balanced pop-rock sound than their previous albums Dosage
Dosage (album)
Dosage is the fourth studio album by Atlanta-based American alternative rock band Collective Soul. The album was released in February 1999 and peaked at #21 in Billboard's albums chart...
and Blender.
Track listing
- All tracks written by Ed RolandEd RolandEdgar Eugene Roland III was born August 3, 1963 in Stockbridge, Georgia. He is an American musician and vocalist of the alternative rock band Collective Soul. He is the primary songwriter and also contributes guitars, keyboards, producing, and engineering....
, except where noted.
- "Better NowBetter Now"Better Now" is a 2004 song by the American alternative rock band Collective Soul, released on their 2004 album, Youth. It was written by singer/guitarist Ed Roland and producer Dexter Green....
" (Dexter Green, Roland) – 3:14 - "There's a Way" (Green, Roland) – 3:50
- "Home" (Green, Roland) – 3:57
- "How Do You Love" – 4:20
- "Him" – 2:38
- "Feels Like (It Feels Alright)" – 3:07
- "Perfect to Stay" – 3:05
- "Counting the Days" – 2:40
- "Under Heaven's Skies" – 3:32
- "General Attitude" – 4:00
- "Satellite" – 3:24
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | 66 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Counting the Days" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 8 |
| 2005 | "Better Now" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 35 |
| Adult Top 40 | 9 | ||
| "How Do You Love?" | Adult Top 40 | 16 |