''The Early Years (1996–2001)'' is the first compilation album by American

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band

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. It includes songs from Skillet's first five studio albums, excluding '' Ardent Worship''. Two music videos, "Best Kept Secret" and "Gasoline" are also included in the compilation.

Track listing

Videos

Personnel

* John Cooper – lead vocals, bass * Ken Steorts – lead guitar (tracks 2–5, 7, 11) * Kevin Haaland – lead guitar (tracks 1, 6, 10, 12) * Ben Kasica – lead guitar (tracks 8, 9, 13) * Korey Cooper – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (tracks 1, 6, 8–10, 12, 13) * Trey McClurklin – drums (tracks 2–5, 7, 11) * Lori Peters – drums (tracks 8, 9, 13)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Early Years (1996-2001), The Skillet (band) albums 2010 albums