Precious Declaration

Collective Soul

About Precious Declaration

"Precious Declaration" is the lead single from Collective Soul's third studio album, Disciplined Breakdown. A remixed version of the song was featured on MuchMusic's Diamond-certified compilation album, Big Shiny Tunes 2.


Year:
2001
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Collective Soul

Collective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single, "Shine", which came from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. They have recorded seven Number One mainstream rock hits. more »

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Song Origin
"Precious Declaration" is a mid-tempo rock song by the American rock band, Collective Soul. It is featured as the third track on their third studio album, "Disciplined Breakdown," which was released in 1997.
Genre and Style
It is classified as belonging to the Alternative Rock genre, blending elements of rock, post-grunge, and pop for a sound distinctive of Collective Soul.
Songwriting
"Precious Declaration" was penned by Ed Roland, the frontman of Collective Soul. He is known for his impactful and relatable songwriting style.
Chart Success
The song achieved significant chart success. It hit number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1997, highlighting its popularity among fans and listeners.
Inspirational Message
The lyrics of "Precious Declaration" are heavily interpreted to represent Roland’s metaphorical breakup with the music industry and its pressures, a declaration of his precious freedom.
Album Impact
"Precious Declaration" was one of the songs that made "Disciplined Breakdown" a successful album. The album itself reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum indicating over 1 million copies sold in the United States.
Music Video
The music video features Collective Soul performing the song in a dark room filled with candles and hardwood floors, reflecting the song's moody atmosphere.
Live Performances
"Precious Declaration" is often a favourite among fans during live performances, with its catchy riffs and memorable lyrics giving it a strong crowd response.
Song Structure
The song is known for its unique structure, where it begins with a quiet intro before transitioning into the main rock elements, and returning to the quiet, reflective state at the end.
Critical Reception
Despite getting mixed responses from critics, "Precious Declaration" received positive feedback for its catchy melody, engaging rhythm, and the strong emotional vocals from Ed Roland.

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