See What You Started by Continuing

See What You Started by Continuing
Studio album by Collective Soul
Released 2015
Recorded 2014;
(Sandy Springs, Georgia)
Genre Alternative rock, post-grunge
Length 36:47
Collective Soul chronology

Collective Soul
(2009)		 See What You Started by Continuing
(2015)

See What You Started by Continuing is the upcoming ninth studio album by American rock band Collective Soul. On April 4, 2015 Ed Roland announced that the album should be released in September 2015 during their set at Busch Gardens' Food and Wine Festival.

Background

On August 25, 2009, Collective Soul released their self-titled eighth studio album, also known as Rabbit to differentiate it from the band's 1995 album of the same name.[1]

Following the release of Rabbit, various members of Collective Soul were involved in side projects.[2]

In an interview with Audio Ink Radio in 2011, Turpin was asked if he foresaw Collective Soul doing a new album at any point: "Yeah, I sure do. Can't really say for sure, but there are definitely discussions going on about scheduling that, and songs have been played and started, so we've already started some creativity. But, nothing is really scheduled yet. I would think that the next six months, we'll get something going on."[9]

The album marks Collective Soul's first release with drummer Johnny Rabb (pictured) and lead guitarist Jesse Triplett.

In January 2012, drummer Cheney Brannon left Collective Soul to pursue other music opportunities; Johnny Rabb was later named his replacement. The band embarked on the 2012 Dosage Tour from May to July.

The band kicked off their 2014 North American winter tour on January 15 at Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado, where lead guitarist Jesse Triplett made his live debut as a member of Collective Soul. Triplett replaced Joel Kosche, who had been with the band since replacing original lead guitarist Ross Childress in 2001. On February 6, Collective Soul publicly confirmed Kosche's departure from the band: "After 13 great years, Joel Kosche has moved on in the world of music. Collective Soul welcomes Jesse Triplett as our new lead guitarist.[10]

"As a band we have experienced and developed so much as musicians and people in the last twenty years. This album represents a full circle, coming back to the roots of Collective Soul, and continuing to build on the music that we started making from the beginning,"

Ed Roland,
February 2014.[11]

In February 2014, the band announced they would be releasing their ninth studio album, See What You Started by Continuing, during the summer (in the Northern Hemisphere) that year.[11]

Despite reports that See What You Started by Continuing would be released in August or September,[12][13] the album was pushed back from its anticipated summer release to early 2015. On September 10, Ed Roland responded to questions regarding the album's release: "First of all thanks to all of you for your patience, we are so happy you are eager to hear new tunes! We are diligently working to bring you something worth the wait. I'm finishing vocals this week and then we mix. With a realistic amount of setup time to launch we are looking at early 2015. That's the best estimate I can give you at the moment. Many thanks!"[14]

Recording

See What You Started by Continuing was recorded at Ed Roland's home studio in Sandy Springs, Georgia.[12]

At least twelve tracks were written for the album;[15][16] ten of those made the final cut, while "Lover Boy in the Rain" and "No Idea" were left off the album.

Titling

The album's title was chosen by Ed Roland. "It kinda fits not only the band, but personally what we've been through over the years," Roland said. "Things happen and you keep moving."[12]

Promotion

Media

Collective Soul are using social networking services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote the album.

On October 23, 2014, the band released a teaser trailer in anticipation of the album's release; the trailer features footage taken from a live performance of "December."[17]

On December 25, 2014, the band offered a sneak preview of the album by making it available for streaming on SoundCloud exclusively for Christmas Day.[18][19]

Touring

Throughout their 2014 touring schedule, Collective Soul road-tested songs later featured on See What You Started by Continuing.[20] Between January to March, the band embarked on a North American winter tour. In April, the band headlined an 11-city Canadian tour with singer-songwriter Molly Thomason serving as the opening act on every stop.[21]

Critical reception

Chris Geldard of FDRMX wrote that "this album could be titled How to Craft a Classic Sounding Album as Ed Roland and Collective Soul have gone back to the song style that is based on a foundation of great guitar riffs and catchy melodies that made them so popular in their early stages. If you have a winning formula, why change it? It's great to hear that Collective Soul is finally going back to the raw rock sound, filled with riffs that can only make you smile."[22]

However, Tony of AnthemStatus.com summarized that the album "falls right back into the comfort of drawn-out ballads, background cooing, and light-hearted rock sure to please the current constituent of fans which is nothing more than simply fine."[23]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "This"   3:20
2. "Hurricane"   3:22
3. "Are You the Answer"   3:24
4. "Confession"   3:44
5. "Without Me"   4:40
6. "Contagious"   3:31
7. "Am I Getting Thru"   3:03
8. "Memoirs of 2005"   3:41
9. "Tradition"   3:21
10. "Comes Back to You"   4:37
Total length:
 36:43[23]

Personnel

Release history

Region Date Format(s)
United States 2015 CD, digital download, LP[24]

References

  1. ↑ Graff, Gary (August 4, 2009). "Collective Soul Pulls 'Rabbit' From Its Hat". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ Ruggieri, Melissa (October 20, 2011). "Ed Roland discusses Collective Soul side projects". Access Atlanta. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM, DEVILS 'N DARLINS, ON 429 RECORDS SEPT. 3". Santa Monica, CA: Red Light Management. August 6, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Collective Soul's Dean Roland Forms New Project". Artistdirect. October 14, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Magnets And Ghosts Announces "Light My Flame Tour 2013"". New Noise Magazine. July 1, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  6. ↑ Ruggieri, Melissa (August 22, 2013). "Collective Soul's Dean Roland takes Magnets and Ghosts live". Access Atlanta. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  7. ↑ Frazer, Bear (October 29, 2014). "Magnets & Ghosts Get 'Born' On EP + Collective Soul Returns". Arena Music. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  8. ↑ Janes, Steve (November 11, 2014). "MAGNETS AND GHOSTS RELEASES NEW EP, 'BE BORN,' TODAY". Los Angeles, CA: WithGuitars. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Collective Soul's Will Turpin Talks Solo EP, the Beatles [INTERVIEW]". Audio Ink Radio. December 5, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  10. ↑ "After 13 great years, Joel Kosche has moved on...". Facebook. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Collective Soul to Release New Album, Sets Tour Dates". ABC News Radio. February 10, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Ruggieri, Melissa (May 26, 2014). "Ed Roland talks Sarah Jones benefit concert, new Collective Soul album". Access Atlanta. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  13. ↑ Terrill, Marshall (May 6, 2014). "Collective Thoughts With Musician Will Turpin". Press Pass. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  14. ↑ "The question so many have asked: "When's the new album coming?"". Instagram. September 10, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  15. ↑ "In the studio today! #CSoul20". Instagram. April 22, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  16. ↑ "All that's left ! Get busy Ed # CSoul20". Instagram. March 11, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Collective Soul Live". Facebook. October 23, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  18. ↑ "This gift may not be under your actual tree, but it might as well be!". Facebook. December 23, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Stream Collective Soul's New Album Today Only". Anthem Status. December 25, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  20. ↑ Fox, Doug (June 13, 2014). "Review: Collective Soul delivers precious declaration at Sandy Amphitheater". Daily Herald. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Emerging singer-songwriter Molly Thomason to open for rock legends Collective Soul on Canadian tour". Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  22. ↑ Geldard, Chris (December 29, 2014). "Collective Soul: 'See What You Started by Continuing' Track-by-Track Album Review". FDRMX. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Collective Soul: See What You Started By Continuing". Anthem Status. December 25, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Real 2 Reel Studios Masters Collective Soul’s 20th Anniversary Release". reel-life.net. November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.