Blender
Collective Soul · 2000
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A polished blend of alternative rock anthems and introspective ballads that showcase emotional depth and melodic strength.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions emotional introspection and reflection melodic strength and depth
- Context
- By the time 'Blender' was released in 2000, Collective Soul was navigating a transitional phase, following the commercial success of their breakthrough album 'Dosage' in 1999. With this release, they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their established audience, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production techniques.
- If you like
- alternative rock
Blender is an album by Collective Soul, released in 2000. A polished blend of alternative rock anthems and introspective ballads that showcase emotional depth and melodic strength. Upon its release, 'Blender' debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a continued presence for Collective Soul in mainstream rock. Additionally, the album's lead single 'Why Pt. 2' received significant radio play, solidifying the band's status in the alternative rock scene during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blender sound like?
A polished blend of alternative rock anthems and introspective ballads that showcase emotional depth and melodic strength. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Blender by Collective Soul notable?
Upon its release, 'Blender' debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a continued presence for Collective Soul in mainstream rock. Additionally, the album's lead single 'Why Pt. 2' received significant radio play, solidifying the band's status in the alternative rock scene during this era. By the time 'Blender' was released in 2000, Collective Soul was navigating a transitional phase, following the commercial success of their breakthrough album 'Dosage' in 1999. With this release, they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their established audience, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production techniques.
Who is Blender for?
Blender works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, emotional introspection and reflection and melodic strength and depth.
How many songs are on Blender?
Blender has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skin Standout 3:09
- 2 Vent 3:14
- 3 Why Pt. 2 Standout 3:38
- 4 10 Years Later 3:46
- 5 Boast 3:40
- 6 Turn Around 3:38
- 7 You Speak My Language 3:24
- 8 Perfect Day Standout 3:48
- 9 After All 3:44
- 10 Over Tokyo 3:37
- 11 Happiness 3:33
- 12 Over Tokyo (acoustic demo) 3:36
Release Date
October 10, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 53 sec
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