That Cars sound,” taking inspiration from The Cars and ‘80s New Wave music, is actually what COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar/piano), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Will Turpin (bass), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar), Johnny Rabb (drums)—had in mind when they were recording their latest album, TOUCH AND GO, which was released July 31 on their label, Fuzze-Flex Records distributed physically by AMPED Distribution and digitally by Virgin Music Group.
Originally available as part of this past Spring’s Record Store Day, the 10-song TOUCH AND GO is now available on all digital outlets, CD, and 180-gram teal-marble colored vinyl HERE.
The nostalgia can be seen all over the new video out today for “Eye On You,” which can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page.
Skopemag.com recently described TOUCH AND GO as an album that “…blends and covers the New Wave era uniquely. The band was definitely feeling it. Ed’s vocals frequently echo that of Rick Ocasek. The backing vocal mix compliments the songs. The essential keyboard/synth action was nicely integrated. Guitarists Jesse and Dean easily picked up this format, which owes a lot to The Cult and of course the Cars’ guitarist Elliot Easton. This genre is also definitely in the rhythm section’s wheelhouse. Drummer Johnny and bassist Will are feeling the vibe. The structure and arrangements are extremely well done. The parts all tightly fit. Treat yourself to going back in time and escaping the mind-numbing effects of most of today’s current offerings. Time for the legion of fans to catch this, best of all in their favored format!”
While Maximumvolumemusic.com hailed, “TOUCH AND GO might be different from the COLLECTIVE SOUL many will remember, but its brilliance lies in how natural that difference feels. The guitars, melodies and harmonies remain, but the colors surrounding them have changed. More than 30 years into their career, COLLECTIVE SOUL are still finding new ways to make their songs stick. That might be the most impressive thing of all.”
In touring news, COLLECTIVE SOUL–who have sold over 15 million albums worldwide (six of which have gone Gold or Platinum) and boast seven #1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know”—are continuing on their non-stop headlining trek across North America throughout the summer. Tickets for all shows can be purchased on the band’s official website.
Here’s the track listing for TOUCH AND GO:
1. Rainbow
2. Eye On You
3. Uh Oh
4. All My Days On Thru
5. Heavy Load
6. Fun
7. Again
8. Feel
9. Shooting For You
10. Love Your Way
Check out COLLECTIVE SOUL at any of the following stops:
DATE CITY VENUE
Thu 8/13 Sturgis, SD Buffalo Chip Fairgrounds
Sat 8/15 Saskatoon, SK. Rock the River Festival/Rotary Park
Sun 8/16 Winnipeg, MB. Burton Cummings Theatre Event: Burt Block Party
Thu 8/20 Fairlee, VT Lake Morey Resort
Fri 8/21 Lincoln, RI Twin River Events Center
Sat 8/22 Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circus
Tue 8/25 Derry, NH Tupelo Music Hall
Wed 8/26 Hyannis, MA Melody Tent
Fri 8/28 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre
Sat 8/29 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Casino Resort
Sun 8/30 Selbyville, DE Freeman Arts Pavilion
Tue 9/1 Shipshewana, IN Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Wed 9/2 Flint, MI Capitol Theatre
Fri 9/4 Des Plaines, IL The Event Center at Rivers Casino
Sat 9/5 Dyersville, IA Velocity at Field of Dreams (festival)
Fri 9/11 Charleston, SC The Refinery
Sat 9/12 Jasper, AL Foothills Festival
Sun 9/13 Peachtree City, GA Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater
Thu 9/24 Bakersfield, CA Kern County Fairgrounds
Fri 9/25 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
Sat 9/26 Scottsdale, AZ Talking Stick Resort
Fri 10/16 Pickering, ONT. Pickering Casino Resort
Sat 10/17 Kitchener, ONT. Centre in the Square
Sun 10/18 Gloucester, ONT. Hard Rock Live Ottawa
Tue 10/20 Albany, NY Palace Theatre
Wed 10/21 Reading, PA Santander Performing Arts Center
Fri 10/23 Cherokee, NC Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Sat 10/24 Cincinnati, OH Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
Sun 10/25 Bowling Green, KY Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)
