1993 - June - Collective Soul - Hints, Allegations & Things Left Unsaid

June 1993 — “Hints, Allegations & Things Left Unsaid” by Collective Soul

Our first Podcast with a special guest. Steve Hardin teams up with Rob to present Stockbridge, Georgia-originating band Collective Soul. They didn't set out to be a world famous band. In fact, frontman Ed Roland wrote what would be the band's debut album as a demo in his basement, hoping to sell songs to others as a songwriter rather than perform songs in his own band. “Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid” would instead become a hit on indie radio (WRAS album 88.5 FM from Georgia State), and the debut album is their demo recording basically untouched. The album cover is originally from a poster for the broadway musical "Sweeney Todd - the Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

“In a Moment” This was one of many hits from the album. The name of the album is said to have been inspired by lyrics from Paul Simon's song “Call Me Al” - “All along, along, there were incidents and accidents, there were hints and allegations.”

“Goodnight Good Guy” As Wayne says, “this song bounces.” Check this one out with headphones to appreciate the left-right feel of the music.

“Burning Bridges” Ed Roland was on lead, and his brother Dean played rhythm guitar. During the 1990's, Collective Soul had a couple of hits every year, becoming an easily recognized group behind the distinctive lyrics of Ed Roland.

“Shine” You get hints of Roland's Christian upbringing in his lyrics, especially in this song - their biggest hit. The track leads with grunge inspired riffs, and that iconic hook, “yeah!”

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

“Theme from Jurassic Park” Steven Spielberg produced one of the first movies with truly awesome CGI special effects.

STAFF PICKS:

“Whiskey Soul Woman” by Drivin' N' Cryin' Wayne's pick is from the heavy rocking fifth album "Smoke." Check out the Amazon Prime documentary on Drivin' N' Cryin' entitled "Scarred but Smarter."

“Livin’ on the Edge” by Aerosmith Brian's staff pick was the first single from the Aerosmith album “Get a Grip.” Guitarist Joe Perry indicated that this track was inspired by the Los Angeles riots

“Shake My Tree Guest” by Coverdale Page Host Steve Hardin showcases this one. David Coverdale and Jimmy Page collaborate on this hit album with a Led Zeppelin-esque feel.

“Big Gun” by AC/DC Rob's staff pick to end this podast is straightforward AC/DC. This track is heard on the soundtrack from the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie “Last Action Hero,” and was AC/DC's first number 1 hit on album rock charts in 1993.

LAUGH TRACK:

“Lunch Lady” by Adam Sandler This laugh track originated from a skit on Saturday Night Live featuring Chris Farley.

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