Smashing Young Man
Collective Soul
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Music Background"Smashing Young Man" is a song by American rock band Collective Soul, part of the post-grunge era that gained prominence in the mid-1990s.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's eponymous and second studio album, "Collective Soul," which was released in March 1995.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song was not released as a single and thus did not chart, the album it was a part of did exceptionally well, reaching No. 23 on the Billboard 200.
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NotableThe song is known for its hard rock style, that is characterized by heavy guitar riffs and powerful drumming.
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Controversial Backstory"Smashing Young Man" was reportedly written by the lead singer Ed Roland as a response to Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, who had criticized the band for supposedly reusing a guitar melody from one of their songs.
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Live PerformancesCollective Soul has been known to perform "Smashing Young Man" at their live concerts, making it a popular song among fans.
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Lyrical SignificanceThe lyrics are believed to represent the band's defiance in the face of criticism and their determination to continue making the music they wanted to despite any industry backlash.
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Music RecognitionDespite being a lesser-known song, "Smashing Young Man" is still recognized by many Collective Soul fans and is considered to be a solid representation of the band's signature '90s rock sound.
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Notable Line-upThe band's lineup for this song included Ed Roland as lead vocalist, Dean Roland on rhythm guitar, Ross Childress on lead guitar and background vocals, Will Turpin on bass and Shane Evans on drums.
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