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Collective Soul has offered up the lead single “Mother's Love” from their upcoming double album. here to eternity (available May 17).
The track falls on the dirtier side of Collective Soul's musical spectrum. Centered around dense bluesy guitar playing, the song also features the band's signature pop hooks and big harmonies, a fitting choice for a first single, as it provides a full cross-section of Collective Soul's long-established style. . The recording also touts a notable guest appearance by Paul McCartney's guitarist Brian Ray on slide guitar.
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As for the upcoming double LP, here to eternity was recorded and self-produced with co-producer Shawn Grove at Elvis Presley's estate in Palm Springs, California, making Collective Soul the only artist to have recorded at this historic landmark.
“I was walking down the street and I had met [Paul McCartney guitarist] Brian Ray a couple of times,” said Collective Soul vocalist Ed Roland via press release. “I saw it and said, 'Brian, hey man. Why don't you come and break bread? “We're at Elvis' house.”
Of convincing Ray to contribute to the “Mother's Love” sessions on short notice, Roland added, “I'm getting pretty shrewd as I get older.”
After the release of here to eternityCollective Soul is out to support Hootie and the Blowfish on a North American tour this summer (get tickets here).
stream the lyric video for “Mother's Love” below.
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