Английская Википедия:Collective Soul (2009 album)
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Collective Soul, also known as Rabbit to differentiate it from the band's 1995 album of the same name, is the eighth studio album by American rock band Collective Soul. It was released on August 25, 2009.[1]
Background
Rabbit is Collective Soul's first release with a parent label since the group started its own independent El Music Group label in 2004.[2] It also effectively marks their return to Atlantic Records, as that label purchased Roadrunner in 2006.Шаблон:Citation needed
Rabbit includes two songs ("You" and "Understanding") that were written by all members in the band, a first for Collective Soul.[2] According to the singer, guitarist and keyboard player Ed Roland: "I think it's the confidence that the other guys have gotten in their music skills and the songwriting and also, for lack of a better term, me letting go of my ego a little bit..."[2]
Singles
The first single released from the album was "Staring Down", which was sent to radio stations on June 8, 2009,[1] and was released on the iTunes Store on June 16, 2009. The second single, "Welcome All Again", was released on the iTunes Store on June 30, 2009, and was sent to radio stations on July 6, 2009.[1] "Welcome All Again" is also in the "Shawn Takes a Shot in the Dark" episode of the TV series Psych.
Commercial performance
The album debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200,[3] and No. 10 on the Top Rock Albums chart,[4] selling around 17,300 copies in its first week of release.[5] It also debuted at No. 9 on the Canadian Albums chart.[6]
The album has sold 71,000 copies in the United States Шаблон:As of.[7]
Track listing
All songs written by Ed Roland except where noted. Шаблон:Track listing
Digital deluxe edition bonus tracks
- "Staring Down" (acoustic) – 3:25
- "She Does" (piano version) – 3:02
- "Heart to Heart" – 3:09
Personnel
- Ed Roland – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
- Dean Roland – rhythm guitar
- Will Turpin – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Joel Kosche – lead guitar, occasional backing vocals
- Cheney Brannon – drums, percussion
Charts
Шаблон:Album chart| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[3] | 24 |
References
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