Here To Eternity
Fuzze-Flex, 2024
8/10
Collective Soul are celebrating 3 decades together with this double album, where their distinct brand of alt-rock unfolds across 20 new tunes.
“Mother’s Love” starts with Jesse Triplett’s dense guitar that suits frontman Ed Roland’s unmistakable, gritty pipes, as plenty of melody enters the thick climate, and it isn’t long until the flowing acoustic guitar of “Not The Same” gives off an intimacy that benefits much from Johnny Rabb’s fluid drums.
Further along, mature keys guide the powerful “Be The One”, while “Bring On The Day” carries a dreamy mood via Dean Roland’s rhythm guitar and warm group vocals that illustrate another avenue of the band’s talents.
Deeper yet, “I Know You, You Know Me” showcases Will Turpin’s precise bass amid the thumping modern rock dynamics that are cautious yet firm, and “Over And Out” exits with cozy acoustic guitar and poetic singing that leaves a lasting impression.
Now 12 studio albums deep, fans of Collective Soul fans have appreciated the band’s consistency over the years, and the diversity present here is quite admirable, where the band shift from hard rock to gentle singer-songwriter ideas seamlessly.
Travels well with: Fastball- Step Into The Light; Barenaked Ladies- Detour de Force