''Youth'' is the sixth studio album by

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, released in November 2004. The album was the band's first on their own label,

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, after leaving

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following the release of their greatest hits album, '' Seven Year Itch''. The album contains a more balanced pop-rock sound than their previous albums '' Dosage'' and ''

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Background

After 2000's ''Blender'' both Ed and Dean Roland went through divorces. The band attempted to work through these circumstances and, according to Dean, at one point had enough material for two albums. However said material was darker and the band wanted the songs to have "a more positive, 'light at the end of the tunnel'-type vibe". The band eventually scrapped the material and completely started over.

Track listing

All tracks written by

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, except where noted.

Personnel

– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards * Dean Roland – rhythm guitar * Will Turpin – bass guitar, backup vocals *

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– lead guitar, backing vocals * Shane Evans – drums, percussion

Charts

Album

Singles

References

2004 albums Albums produced by Ed Roland Collective Soul albums Self-released albums {{2000s-alt-rock-album-stub