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Simon Collins
U Catastrophe
Genres: Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. U-Catastrophe - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
2. All I've Left to Lose - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
3. Disappearing - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
4. Powerless - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
5. Go (Only One I Know) - Simon Collins, Collins, Simon
6. The Good Son - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
7. Unconditional - Simon Collins, Collins, Simon
8. The Big Bang - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
9. Eco - Simon Collins, Churko, Kevin
10. Us (Love Transcends) - Simon Collins, Collins, Simon
11. Between I & E - Simon Collins, Collins, Simon
12. Fast Forward the Future - Simon Collins, Collins, Simon

CD Details

All Artists: Simon Collins
Title: U Catastrophe
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Razor & Tie
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 9/30/2008
Genres: Pop, Rock
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 793018298827

Synopsis

Album Description

On his 2008 international debut album, U-Catastrophe,by Simon Collins, the son of U.K. superstar Phil Collins. The album is a conglomeration of sound, melding digital effects and transient random noise bursts with huge guitar hooks. The widescreen sonic approach amplifies the power of more tender moments such as 'Us (love transcends)' and 'Unconditional', songs written as heartfelt and raw expressions of love and gratitude to friends and family members that supported Collins through what he freely admits have been some significant 'peaks and troughs.' In 2007, Collins signed with Razor & Tie and set to work on what would be his first US release. He teamed with producer/engineer Kevin Churko in his Las Vegas studio in May 2007 and the two established a near-instantaneous rapport.

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Member CD Reviews

Kelly O. from KUNA, ID
Reviewed on 10/19/2013...

Stellar album. Simon Collins has an excellent voice and his overall sound is perfect balance of pop/rock (a little too weighty for pop, a little too melodious for rock). This is the sort of album you can play all the way through and enjoy every song - there's not a 'skippable' track in the lot. Excellent drum work and some very nice guitar as well. Couldn't be happier I ordered this one.

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CD Reviews

The Simon Collins Experience

H. Metcalf | 07/14/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you loved Phil Collins, you'll enjoy his son Simon in a unique way. U-Catastrophe is a blend of rock, electronica, and easy listening. If you want to hear a drum duet hard rock style between Phil and Simon, start up The Big Bang! If you want to lift your soul and discover secret messages, meditate to "Us-Love Transcends". If you want the best song on the album, cue up Powerless. Simon took his time writing and editing the perfect lyrics to match his rhythms. This album should not go unheard. Try it. You will be surprised. His album materials are eco-friendly, his music tells the story of our love, eco, and life that transcends space and time. But this is just what I got from it, experience it for yourself. Visit Simon on myspace to hear some of the songs from this album, start with powerless. That song just rocks!"

This Album, Is where Simon Collins is projecting his Gifts F

M. Pennington | Florida | 05/06/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 3rd album, as Simon states on his website; www.simon-collins.net, is that he finally felt as if he found his real voice, his true sound! This album, you can feel his songs come out with more direct, in-your-face, and thankful for the trials & tribs in2 blessings thing! Especially with "Powerless" and "Unconditional", also a more passionate side to Simon in the things that are important like "Eco" --a reminder of how we need to look after this planet so it can look after us. Produced by Kevin Churko along with Simon, this album just won the Juno award for production!! Again, simply awesome, and taking after the master himself!

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Cleaningmaiden

Deborah K. Hewitt | Belleview, FL USA | 05/04/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Terrific CD! What a "Chip off the old Block!" Simon is so much more than his "Fathers Son"!!! Do yourself a favor and purchase one for you; and one for your friends."

U-Catastrophe review

J. Brack | NJ USA | 04/13/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album by Simon Collins is really good! The first 2 songs are ok. The 3rd song, "Dissapearing" is pretty good. "Powerless" is one of my favorites. "go" I dont like much. "The Good Son" has some good music in it and some good lyrics. "Unconditional" is incredible and my favorite song out of all on this CD. He really sounds like Phil Collins on parts of this song. "The Big Bang" is an awesome drum instrumental with Simon and his dad, Phil Collins playing on either side of your speakers. Eco is a great song about trying to save the environment from big business and reminds me of Phil Collins song "Land of Confusion" from his Genesis days. "Us" is a very good love song. I didn't really like "Between I & E" much. "Fast Forward The Future" is a pretty good song."

Solid effort from Genesis offspring

N. Wilson | Fort Lauderdale, Fl | 12/31/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As a long time Genesis/Gabriel/Collins fan, i'm always looking for something that captures that same spirit. Simon Collins has produced something here that his father has not in some time-Good, and passionate rock. Much like his famous father's solo contributions, not everything is great here, but it is definately solid from beginning to end. The energy of the drum duet with Phil in "The Big Bang" is absolutely infectious and a little Industrial/NIN sounding. It is refreshing to see that he is not shying away from his affiliations with his father, but embraces them. Simon is onto something and it might take a little longer to break through, but if he continues on this path he might have a pretty promising career of his own in the near future. My fellow long time Genesis, et al fans...overcome your hesitation and give this album a shot. I think you might be pleasantly surprised, enjoy!"