Collective Soul by Collective Soul (CD, Mar-1995, 1 Disc, Atlantic USA)

It's Collective Soul! These guys are amazing. They mix all great musical styles to make a sound of their own. Think - Classic Queen - meets - AC/DC - meets - Nirvana. Ed Roland's vocals are bang on and the rest of the band is fully behind him. Good stuff... period.

I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THEM UNTIL MY 23 YEAR OLD SON PLAYED IT IN HIGH SCHOOL WITH A FRIEND FOR A SCHOOL PROJECT AND I HAVE LOVED THE SONG DECEMBER EVER SINCE. THAT IS WHY I BOUGHT IT FOR THAT SONG, THE OTHER R NICE IT IS JUST MY FAV

This is my favorite Collective Soul album. Probably one of the more popular ones next to Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid. Five hit singles include "The World I Know", "Smashing Young Man", "December", "Where the River Flows", and "Gel". All except "Gel" were #1 Mainstream Rock Hits. Overall the album is great from beginning to end.

First time I saw video on MTV in late 90`s. It was video for a song "The World I Know" - it was a very good song. I loved it! Actually I`ve bought this CD just for this song. And I`ll tell you something ... I`m not disapointed with this album. It`s really great!!

Their self titled album is good hard edged guitar ! A must have for the fan

Track listing
1. Simple
2. Untitled
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

I like the song shine alot. It reminds me of my teenage years in life. you know, those invinsible wild and crazy days where if its for just one night, then anythings possible

I can't say that I dislike anything about this live CD. Of course it is different from the CDs recording in a studio. But that is one of the reasons I like Collective Soul as much as do. I always felt that their music spoke to my soul, but they are one of the few bands I have ever heard that sound as good in person as they do on CD. They don't use a lot of mixing and fancy gadgets. Therefore, their live performances sound a lot like the CDs. I am having trouble writing this because I am listening to this CD while writing and I can't quit moving around. I think Collective Soul does a wonderful job of providing music that appeals to many. For those who want to go a little bit further than just listening to Collective Soul on the radio, you will find very deep, provocative and moving messages in the lyrics. My only hesitation about this Live recording is that it was recorded in 2005, when the band was going through a lot of changes. I don't think the band sounds as cohesive as they do now--and I feel qualified to say that because I saw them again just a couple months ago. Collective Soul rocks, you can't go wrong with their music.

This is a wonderful album with great songs - definitely a keeper. I loved all of the songs and play it quite frequently. I especially love December and Where the River Flows, both are simply terrific.

Great band with hard hitting drum tracks on three of the songs. The band is a down to earth band and are still cranking out great songs to this day. Listen to The world I used to know or Where the river flows on the cd. Then go to youtube and search for those songs and add Ryan Hoyle name after and watch the video of those songs being played by the drummer. I don't understand how his arms last through a two hour concert beating the drums the way he does. You get a real different perspective of the music. Then just sit back and enjoy the CD and relax.

This is an awesome CD with an even better seller!!
I was going to buy 1-2 songs on i=tunes but decided to check out ebay first for the CD..
Thank God I did...
This seller & CD ROCKS!!!!
Thanks!!

I'm an avid Collective Soul fan so I'm pretty bias, however it's an excellent CD. I saw them live several times and they alway put on a good show and play to the bitter end. For those who are fans of Collective Soul, this is a really good CD from their early years once they'd gotten popular. Most folks are familiar with the song "Gel" and it's on this CD as well as several of there other hits. This is definitel a good buy.

This is Colloctive Soul's second and best album. Every song on this album rules! There are not many albums out there that one can say every tune is great! Excellent lyrics, tight tunes and awesone guitar work make this one of the finest rock albums of all time! No Kidding!

With singles like "She Gathers Rain", "Smashing Young Man" and "The World I Know", this is, by far, the best album ever put out by Collective Soul. After a solid first album, they outdid themselves with this one..

Love the fact that there are more then three songs that I listen too.
One of the best CD that I have

I love this CD - this is the first live concert I saw, with my first serious boyfriend, this is one of my all time favorite CD's, it brings back so many memories.

I've listened to Collective Soul since the song "Shine" came out,
and this CD is a real gem from beginning to end.
Track favorites include "Simple" and "Gel". Wonderfully written music and lyrics. This CD tends to get played over and over in the car CD
player!A good selection for first time Collective Soul listeners.

Collective Soul is a fantastic band and this is possibly their best CD. There is not a song on the CD I would skip while listening to it. That's a rare thing. Most CD's have at least one dud on them, but not this one. Songs range from the introspective and mellow like "World I Know" to grungy-rock type on "Where the River Flows".
Buy this CD; you won't be sorry!!