Disciplined Breakdown
Collective Soul · 1997
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and anthemic melodies, balancing alternative rock grit with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Precious Declaration Start here — This track showcases the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and reflective lyrics about self-discovery and personal truth. Its commercial success made it one of the standout singles from the album.
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Forgiveness — Offering a more introspective approach, this track combines emotional depth with soaring melodies, highlighting the band's ability to blend rock with poignant themes of redemption and understanding.
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Listen — As one of the key singles from the album, Listen emphasizes a call for awareness and connection, epitomizing the band's lyrical focus on communication and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with introspective moments, though it lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high energy that persists through the first half of the album.
- Tracks like 'Forgiveness' and 'In Between' introduce softer dynamics with more introspective lyrics, creating a contrast in mood.
- Several songs employ a verse-chorus structure with repeated hooks, making them accessible while maintaining emotional resonance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thoughtful introspective listening experiences
- moderate pacing for reflection
- emotional lyrical journeys
- consistent melodic hooks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The album solidified Collective Soul's commercial success and recognition.
- Themes
- self-discovery journey· post-breakthrough pressure· emotional redemption
- Career context
- Released on March 11, 1997, Disciplined Breakdown is Collective Soul's third studio album, following the highly successful Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene while navigating the pressures of maintaining commercial success after their breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Live· Matchbox Twenty· Creed
Tracklist
- 1 Precious Declaration Start here 3:41
- 2 Listen 4:14
- 3 Maybe 4:09
- 4 Full Circle 4:09
- 5 Blame 4:42
- 6 Disciplined Breakdown 2:55
- 7 Forgiveness 5:02
- 8 Link 3:04
- 9 Giving 3:06
- 10 In Between 4:03
- 11 Crowded Head 3:40
- 12 Everything 3:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Throwing Copper
Live
Similar anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics exploring emotional struggles.
Yourself or Someone Like You
Matchbox Twenty
Shares themes of self-discovery and emotional redemption with melodic rock sensibilities.
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind
Combines alternative rock grit with reflective lyrics about personal experiences and pressures.
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