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Collective Soul — The World I Know
Album: Collective Soul
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Released: 1995
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Has our conscience shown?
Has the sweet breeze blown?
Has all the kindness gone?
Hope still lingers on

[Pre-Chorus]
I drink myself of new found pity
Sitting alone in New York City
And I don't know why...

Are we listening - To hymns of offering?
Have we eyes to see - That love is gathering?

All the words that I've been reading
Have now started the act of bleeding
Into one... into one

[Chorus]
So I walk up on high,
And I step to the edge,
To see my world below...
And I laugh at myself,
While the tears roll down,
'Cause it's the world I know...
Oh, it's the world I know...

[Pre-Chorus] ...Don't know why
[Chorus x2]
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This is a wonderful comment and made me reconsider my opinion of the song. If the artist has managed to reach one person like that, who is anyone here to be a jerk about it?

atticus wrote:

Yeah... a band that had a couple of good tunes. Like this one. This song was first brought to me by a student... an 8th grader no less. She'd picked it for her "Favorite Song" assignment where the students had to pick a song they particularly liked--for the tune itself, but also for the lyrics. They had to say something. Something about the living on planet Earth. Human condition. She hit it. Talked about the songwriter (Ed Rollins if I remember correctly?), and his poetry and what it all meant to her, on the verge of adulthood and new freedoms and different perspectives and the awakening. Been using it ever since as an example of a quality response to the assignment.



Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
not usually a fan but the lyrics with the music are decent 
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I enjoyed this band as a good "pop-rock" band when this record came out, but after seeing them live I had even more respect. First live show for my son as well, who is now 30.  Good memories. 
Posted 2 years ago by Kingsized    [ Reply ]
Gotta ’crank it up’ whenever this song comes on.
Posted 2 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

There's absolutely no correspondence or crossover between this artist and Peter Gabriel.  Not instrumentation, not sound, not production, not vocals, not lyrics.  Nowt.


Jeez, that's a bit harsh and absolute. Listening closer, I could see how someone might hear a somewhat similar build up to PG's, In Your Eyes. And the three syllable stress of the both 'world I know' and 'in your eyes' is also a little similar. Anyways, if the other listener hears a connection between this song and one of PGs vast collection, and you don't... how can you be that 100% sure that it's not you that is missing something?
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
I put these cats right at the top. Right up there with CREED
Posted 3 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 kylieh wrote:
I can't help hearing Peter Gabriel when I hear this.
 
There's absolutely no correspondence or crossover between this artist and Peter Gabriel.  Not instrumentation, not sound, not production, not vocals, not lyrics.  Nowt.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 meanderer wrote:

Did you ever manage to fix your music player app glitch?
 

No. I hear Peter Gabriel too. It's not kylieh's imagination. It's PG's influence.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 kylieh wrote:
I can't help hearing Peter Gabriel when I hear this.
 
Did you ever manage to fix your music player app glitch?
Posted 4 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
Some days I really like CS and other days it is an automastic PSD. Today is a really good CS day.
Posted 4 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Three Seed, Silversun pickups, stole their base line
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Definitely reminds me of Jeff Buckley's music in general, and Last Goodbye in particular... Nice track anyways!
Posted 4 years ago by seba87    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by dunal    [ Reply ]
 atticus wrote:
Yeah... a band that had a couple of good tunes. Like this one. This song was first brought to me by a student... an 8th grader no less. She'd picked it for her "Favorite Song" assignment where the students had to pick a song they particularly liked--for the tune itself, but also for the lyrics. They had to say something. Something about the living on planet Earth. Human condition. She hit it. Talked about the songwriter (Ed Rollins if I remember correctly?), and his poetry and what it all meant to her, on the verge of adulthood and new freedoms and different perspectives and the awakening. Been using it ever since as an example of a quality response to the assignment.
 
Teaching has got to be a hard job, but getting that kind of result for your efforts? PRICELESS!  (Makes me kind of wish I had gone into teaching.)

Kudos, atticus
Posted 5 years ago by antennadad    [ Reply ]
 fitmartin wrote:
One of the most unique and memorable bands of the 90's!

{#Hearteyes}

 
Indeed!
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
such a great band and music and a reminder that there is no time stamp on Radio Paradise. IloveRP!
Posted 6 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
 NorthernLad wrote:
used to love these guys and google dolls as well

 
Why did or would you ever stop loving them or ANY musician/band?  But for Collective Soul, I love them very much and the name is one of coolest parts of them. Rock on Radio Paradise, wow. Your good.
Posted 6 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
 {#Yes}fitmartin wrote:
One of the most unique and memorable bands of the 90's!

{#Hearteyes}

 


Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:

Collective Soul is a great band with a tight, distinctive sound, but they are definitely not grunge.

 
Post-punk became new wave, just as post-grunge became alternative rock, and so the wheel turns and ages come and pass...
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
used to love these guys and google dolls as well
Posted 7 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
Classic rock, indeed.
My daughter (jessicamitchellmusic.com) shared a music fest with them in the summer in the Maritimes when she toured with Tom Cochrane, said they were humble, decent old geezers.
Posted 8 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Exactly same melody (intro): Three seed (Silversun pickups)
Posted 8 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
One of the most unique and memorable bands of the 90's!

{#Hearteyes}
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Genesis during period od Gabriel as front man plus also a little of Goo Goo Dolls.
Posted 9 years ago by robpratley    [ Reply ]
 akiml wrote:
annoying. glad I am not familiar with them from the 90's as I find this kind of drivel maddening.

 
I can see if you don't like it (I guess) ...... but there is nothing "annoying" about it in the least. They were very original, this particular CD, as well as their debut CD, is pretty darn good all the way through, and "Shine" was about as rockin' of a song as you can find. Very under-rated and under-appreciated band overall.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote: (in Jan 2014)
What a spectacular rock show they gave us Thursday night at the Boulder Theater! My 2nd time to see them...They blew us away!

 
I saw them in April, fantastic live band! Still!!

(I bought the t-shirt.)
Posted 9 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
this album is a gem. Thanks for playing, Bill!
Posted 9 years ago by bobdote    [ Reply ]
 RParadise wrote:

No, it's Phil Collins you're hearing (or at least I am).  Same band, different "era".

 
Nah, he/she is right, the vocals are closer to Gabriel, not that I ever thought of CS as sounding anything like Phil, Pete or Genesis.
Posted 9 years ago by kevinc    [ Reply ]
A little moody; a little bluesy.
Posted 10 years ago by lissen    [ Reply ]
 kylieh wrote:
I can't help hearing Peter Gabriel when I hear this.

 
No, it's Phil Collins you're hearing (or at least I am).  Same band, different "era".
Posted 10 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
There are 5 superior songs on this CD, some quite excellent.
Posted 10 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
I love their driving beat, good stuff..
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
Top 3 CS song...

 
So that puts it in the top 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 of all time? ;)



I do not care for this song if you couldn't tell. : )
Posted 10 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
What a spectacular rock show they gave us Thursday night at the Boulder Theater! My 2nd time to see them...They blew us away!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
annoying. glad I am not familiar with them from the 90's as I find this kind of drivel maddening.
Posted 10 years ago by akiml    [ Reply ]
"Shine" seemed much  fresher,,,
Posted 10 years ago by Coldcreek    [ Reply ]
Love these guys.
Dosage is a great album. Sitting at a lake with my kids playing in the sand.
Totally zoning out to this. 
Posted 11 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
I can't help hearing Peter Gabriel when I hear this.
Posted 11 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
Ugh. I forgot how much I disliked this, because I don't think I've heard it since 1998. Thanks for reminding me!  {#Eek}
Posted 11 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]


Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:
Overplayed in the 90s?.....perhaps.....do I ever get sick of hearing it?.....NO WAY!!!!!!
 
Same. I love CS, especially this song.
Posted 12 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Overplayed in the 90s?.....perhaps.....do I ever get sick of hearing it?.....NO WAY!!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I would think that record would be held by Mariah Carey or someone of that ilk - literally.  Now, if you were speculating figuratively, you may have a point.

 

Depends on what kind of station you listened to. Remember when all of those "alternative" rock stations came out? Alternative, that's a laugh!{#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I like the strings.  Classy. And 1 extra point for mentioning NY city.  Nice.   {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
Top 3 CS song...
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 marc1980 wrote:
This brings back memories or my teenage years!! 
 
Same here!  Excellent blast from the past.

Posted 13 years ago by eruwenolorien    [ Reply ]
Rich in sifting sands and shining seas
Posted 13 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
Getting flashbacks to my work and love at the time. Wow. What a melody. See my world below. 
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I always feel comforted by this song...
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
This brings back memories or my teenage years!! 
Posted 13 years ago by marc1980    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

At times he really sounds like Peter Gabriel.

 
I think Peter Gabriel has rather more range to his voice. He sure as feck sings more blasted notes than this guy in this song. Ho-Hum from the very first sung bar {#Sleep}
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:

You forgot Screaming Trees!
 
Yeah, don't forget the Trees!!!
Posted 14 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
indeed
Posted 14 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:


You have a complete misunderstanding of what grunge is.

Try:

Mudhoney
Melvins
Alice in Chains
Mother Love Bone
Temple of the Dog
Soundgarden
U-Men
Nirvana
The Fluid
Paw
Stone Temple Pilots
My Sister's Machine
Skinyard

Collective Soul is a great band with a tight, distinctive sound, but they are definitely not grunge.
 
You forgot Screaming Trees!

Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
This is a good tune , but much better stuff on this record.
 
This was a very strong album. Lots of killer guitar riffs.

Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 milchschnitte wrote:
like it, the voice is superb.
 
At times he really sounds like Peter Gabriel.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Hadn't heard this in a long time and forgot how much I enjoy it! Thanks!
Posted 14 years ago by msbella    [ Reply ]
This is a good tune , but much better stuff on this record.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]

Judging from the date of the comments, I think this song is on about the right rotation - every 3 months or so. 

Commercial success ≠ awful song


Posted 15 years ago by akaike    [ Reply ]
Would there be objections to this song in the playlist had it not been so overplayed out in the "real" world?  I tried really hard to listen with fresh ears and I think it blends nicely into the set.  Maybe I'm just in a good mood this morning?
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
like it, the voice is superb.
Posted 15 years ago by milchschnitte    [ Reply ]
Collecive Soul was the most played artist on the radio in the 1990s (literally, they hold the record). I don't dislike them. But surprised to see them on RP.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 MegaM wrote:
Yes, Congrats to David Cook! He is the first person I thought of when I heard this song today. A true musician.
 

The American Idol guy? Seriously?
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
{#Stop} soooo overplayed on the radio over the years. I hoped I would never hear this song again.
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
This song is STILL played to death on the local rock stations. No need to hear it here, too.
Posted 15 years ago by okelle    [ Reply ]
SOOOO Depressing. I think I am prolly gonna jump off of a tall building, just like in the video. LOL

Great song though.
Posted 15 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Whoops, must have accidentally turned on the 90s Top 40 rock channel. Oh no, wait...it is RP. Weird...
Posted 15 years ago by Mark_Moosier    [ Reply ]
{#Music} Nice guitar bridge.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 Chunnamark wrote:


Yeah, and what a bizarre time to rant about Peter Gabriel... what did he ever do to you, anyways, kill your children (with Ovo, the Millenium Concert, no doubt...)?

Collective Soul just sucks because they came at the "Genesis" of modern corporate rock. Great song for remembering 1996 though... oh the days...
 

I'm quite pleased my sarcasm wasn't wasted on you. And by the way, though Collective Soul couldn't walk a mile in Gabriel's shoes, they still didn't suck anywhere near as bad as you seem to think, (especially this song, it's actually quite good). Also, it came out fall/winter of '95.{#Hand}{#Foot-in-mouth}{#Shhh}{#Ask}
Posted 16 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
Collective Soul is a great band with a tight, distinctive sound, but they are definitely not grunge.
But they wore flannel shirts, so the confusion is understandable...
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Yes, Congrats to David Cook! He is the first person I thought of when I heard this song today. A true musician.
Posted 16 years ago by MegaM    [ Reply ]
Congratulations, David Cook! Your integrity, courage and vision have served you well. Good luck with your career!
Posted 16 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
Nice song...emotive...what's happening to me?
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
chasech5 wrote:
I disagree. The power of this song lies in its existential punch, which it gets from its lyrics. The notion of embracing the world as a whole and as it is, with all its flaws and a heavy heart, is not a common one in rock and roll. Being able to channel that into a great tight pop song is definitely a mark of distinction.
really well said. and i agree. and i usually do like CS songs, but this one in particular.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
chasech5 wrote:
I disagree. The power of this song lies in its existential punch, which it gets from its lyrics. The notion of embracing the world as a whole and as it is, with all its flaws and a heavy heart, is not a common one in rock and roll. Being able to channel that into a great tight pop song is definitely a mark of distinction.
Dammit, how DARE you make me appreciate this song! :)
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
The only (the ONLY) CS song I like. Tolerate, even.
Posted 16 years ago by SmilinJimmy    [ Reply ]
TampaPurple wrote:
Its not particularly objectionable, and the kiddies love it, but its nothing too terribly creative.
I disagree. The power of this song lies in its existential punch, which it gets from its lyrics. The notion of embracing the world as a whole and as it is, with all its flaws and a heavy heart, is not a common one in rock and roll. Being able to channel that into a great tight pop song is definitely a mark of distinction.
Posted 16 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
One of many horrible grunge bands that was stuffed down our throats on radio stations throughout the 90s. Isn't Radio Paradise supposed to be a solution for this problem.
You have a complete misunderstanding of what grunge is. Try: Mudhoney Melvins Alice in Chains Mother Love Bone Temple of the Dog Soundgarden U-Men Nirvana The Fluid Paw Stone Temple Pilots My Sister's Machine Skinyard Collective Soul is a great band with a tight, distinctive sound, but they are definitely not grunge.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
One of many horrible grunge bands that was stuffed down our throats on radio stations throughout the 90s. Isn't Radio Paradise supposed to be a solution for this problem.
Grunge?? Really? When I think Collective Soul, I think highly polished riff driven pop, not grunge. This is very thoughtful music that never got it's due IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by MidLyfe    [ Reply ]
Pretty good song - really!
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Saw them live in Toronto in \'97. Pretty good show as I recall.
Posted 17 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
I'll betcha that if this tune hadn't have been a single on FM radio, the ratings and comments would be higher. Well produced, athemic, driving-with-the-windows-down goodness. And the rest of their stuff isn't bad either. Try "Needs" from the Dosage album.
You may be right, but it has that "Goo Goo Dolls/Meg Ryan movie soundtrack" sound going on. Its not particularly objectionable, and the kiddies love it, but its nothing too terribly creative.
Posted 17 years ago by TampaPurple    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
I'll betcha that if this tune hadn't have been a single on FM radio, the ratings and comments would be higher. Well produced, athemic, driving-with-the-windows-down goodness. And the rest of their stuff isn't bad either. Try "Needs" from the Dosage album.
Sadly, many good songs get overplayed on FM radio, and then you hate 'em (well, maybe "hate" is too strong a word).
Posted 17 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
One of many horrible grunge bands that was stuffed down our throats on radio stations throughout the 90s. Isn\'t Radio Paradise supposed to be a solution for this problem.
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
In Collective Soul's defense, I saw them live as well and found them to be energetic and exciting. Of course, they were opening up for Creed that night.... Pips914 wrote:
Yamson, you went to a concert where Collective Soul opened for Creed? Did you lose a bet?
I went to see Creed only because Our Lady Peace was the warm up band. OLP was very, very good (back in the days of Naveed and Clumsy), but Creed was just okay in a way that all of their concerts seemed like they were taking out the trash or mowing the lawn.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
TexasAggies wrote:
Saw them open for Van Halen in 1995(?) and they were very, very weak. This song is OK for me, nothing horrid.
Saw them in 2000 or so as headliners and it was a weirdly weak show, very amateurish stage presence except for an occasional decent hook. Mid ways through drunk rednecks started chunkin bottles at em for being lame and Ed pouted, whined and acted like a spoiled brat in response. Still like their cds but any real respect I had for them was lost after seeing them live.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Aren't they singning "One-Eyed Gnome?"
Posted 17 years ago by verzonni    [ Reply ]
I'll betcha that if this tune hadn't have been a single on FM radio, the ratings and comments would be higher. Well produced, athemic, driving-with-the-windows-down goodness. And the rest of their stuff isn't bad either. Try "Needs" from the Dosage album.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Pips914 wrote:
You went to a concert where Collective Soul opened for Creed? Did you lose a bet?
My thoughts exactly
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
I love collective soul, and this is one of my favorite songs by them. December is great, too.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
FlakCat wrote:
I don't dislike this song, but I expect better from RP that this.
Try sending money.
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
It may have been hideously overplayed, but it's still pretty decent.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this one in along time, and RP is almost the last place I'd expect to hear it. Good song. Not great, but good. Atta boy, Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
what? yes! ... how about december ...
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Chunnamark wrote:
Yeah, and what a bizarre time to rant about Peter Gabriel... what did he ever do to you, anyways, kill your children (with Ovo, the Millenium Concert, no doubt...)? Collective Soul just sucks because they came at the "Genesis" of modern corporate rock. Great song for remembering 1996 though... oh the days...
seriously dude have you ever heard of a thing called "sarcasm"? Note the "in what freakin' universe" line at the end of my quip? I'm a huge Gabriel fan, and Collective Soul had a few good pop songs, (this one included), but they will never be the genius Pete is/was!
Posted 17 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Yamson wrote:
In Collective Soul's defense, I saw them live as well and found them to be energetic and exciting. Of course, they were opening up for Creed that night.... There really is a lot of other Collective Soul stuff out there that deserves more RP airtime.
Yamson, you went to a concert where Collective Soul opened for Creed? Did you lose a bet?
Posted 17 years ago by Pips914    [ Reply ]
A lot of stuff I hear I might have liked at some point or will like at another point on the journey. And I might not be real keen on it now...but I listen with an ear to what might be there...not what isn't.
Excellently stated.
Posted 17 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
Saw them open for Van Halen in 1995(?) and they were very, very weak. This song is OK for me, nothing horrid.
Posted 17 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
FlakCat wrote:
I don't dislike this song, but I expect better from RP that this.
same here. this is weak.
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Sure...they're overplayed. Lot's of good stuff is. Doesn't mean they didn't have something to offer. For me they were a threshold I crossed at one time into more diverse and delightful sounds that led me to, and perhaps will one day lead me through, the eclectic coolness that is RP. A lot of stuff I hear I might have liked at some point or will like at another point on the journey. And I might not be real keen on it now...but I listen with an ear to what might be there...not what isn't.
Posted 18 years ago by MidTennMike    [ Reply ]
I don't dislike this song, but I expect better from RP that this.
Posted 18 years ago by FlakCat    [ Reply ]
insipid, cloying drivel..
Posted 18 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
Grew to hate this band, saw them live and they were horrid. That being said, this is one of the few songs that are enjoyable in a "waiting at the dentist's office, up-beat, glad it's not Celine Dion or Michael Bolton" kind of way.
In Collective Soul's defense, I saw them live as well and found them to be energetic and exciting. Of course, they were opening up for Creed that night.... There really is a lot of other Collective Soul stuff out there that deserves more RP airtime.
Posted 18 years ago by Yamson    [ Reply ]
Collective Suck!
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
tim_ontario wrote:
Wow...man...not a single Aerosmith song on RP
I pray that it remains that way. Unless we're talkin' something from Get Your Wings. I think that was their best stuff by far.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Wow...man...not a single Aerosmith song on RP but no less than 12 songs in rotation by this 2nd rate mid 90s generic corporate rock act...amazing
Posted 18 years ago by tim_ontario    [ Reply ]
So many great songs on their albums, I love putting all five in the cd player and put it on shuffle when I clean the house. I think they are a fantastic band. Wish I could have seen the original band in concert.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
I love this song because it speaks to the experience of change and how complex it is to let go of old ways. There is this moment where "the world" does collapse and the only thing you have is to risk stepping into the unknown...... That being said, the song can be grating especially given the overplay it received.
Posted 18 years ago by kismet700    [ Reply ]
Neither eclectic nor intelligent
Posted 18 years ago by cwrm4    [ Reply ]
Grew to hate this band, saw them live and they were horrid. That being said, this is one of the few songs that are enjoyable in a "waiting at the dentist's office, up-beat, glad it's not Celine Dion or Michael Bolton" kind of way.
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
oh right dude, collective soul is SO incredibly superior to Gabriel?! (in what freakin' universe?)
Yeah, and what a bizarre time to rant about Peter Gabriel... what did he ever do to you, anyways, kill your children (with Ovo, the Millenium Concert, no doubt...)? Collective Soul just sucks because they came at the "Genesis" of modern corporate rock. Great song for remembering 1996 though... oh the days...
Posted 19 years ago by Chunnamark    [ Reply ]
Mangoman wrote:
I suppose. That is, if Peter Gabriel could ever launch more than just a musical thought, and somehow figure out how to construct a bridge and an end. I've often thought he must write like I listen to him-- With initial interest, followed by mind wandering in search of some substance, occasionally returning with mild irritation and wondering if the repetition means the cd is skipping... These boys, though-- Pop composing perfection. And I mean "Pop" in the good sense.
oh right dude, collective soul is SO incredibly superior to Gabriel?! (in what freakin' universe?)
Posted 19 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Peter Gabriel meets Goo Goo Dolls ?
I suppose. That is, if Peter Gabriel could ever launch more than just a musical thought, and somehow figure out how to construct a bridge and an end. I've often thought he must write like I listen to him-- With initial interest, followed by mind wandering in search of some substance, occasionally returning with mild irritation and wondering if the repetition means the cd is skipping... These boys, though-- Pop composing perfection. And I mean "Pop" in the good sense.
Posted 19 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
I never understood that band...
Posted 19 years ago by SpaceCowboy    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Peter Gabriel meets Goo Goo Dolls ?
:-) it surely seems so.
Posted 19 years ago by sjuttiosju    [ Reply ]
not-a-fish wrote:
8 for nostalgia's sake.
Agreed. It's one of those cuts that seems so of its historical moment that it feels like a classic, a touchstone for 1995.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel meets Goo Goo Dolls ?
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Not to take away from your story, which is poignant and interesting, but the lead for CS is Ed Roland. Henry Garfield 'Don't Call Me Ed' Rollins, on the other hand, is a very interesting fellow, and far more worthy of lyrical study and contemplation than the aforementioned Collectively Worthless band. (IMO)
I have yet to hear any thought provoking lyrics from you; I guess it is much easier to be an arrogant blow hard than to appreciate the diverse beauty in each song that is played here. PS. I have been through Tucson on a number of occasions and I haven't even considered stopping for gas in that desert shithole.
Posted 19 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
trite
Posted 19 years ago by kestrel    [ Reply ]
I DIG IT!
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]