After more than three decades together, Collective Soul are trying something a little different. The band will release their new album Touch and Go on April 18 as part of Record Store Day, and it’ll only be available at independent record stores. At least for now, there’s no word on a wider release, so if you want to hear it, you’ll have to go the vinyl route.

The album features 10 tracks and comes pressed on 180-gram colored vinyl, along with a 12”x24” poster. It’s clearly aimed at fans who still enjoy the experience of actually buying a record, not just streaming it.

Musically, Touch and Go leans in a different direction than what fans might expect. While Collective Soul built their name on alternative rock and post-grunge, this record pulls influence from The Cars and has more of a new wave feel, cleaner, more melodic, and a bit more polished overall.

Frontman Ed Roland kept it simple when talking about the album, saying the band is excited for people to hear it and noting its new wave sound, while also thanking fans for their continued support.

For participating stores, go to Recordstoreday.com.

Touch and Go Track List:

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

Outside of the release, the band isn’t slowing down. They’re currently touring across the U.S., with another North American leg planned for the summer.

Collective Soul Tour Dates:

04/02 Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
04/03 Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theatre
04/04 Waterloo, NY @ Del Lago Resort & Casino
04/07 Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Center
04/09 Bristol, VA @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
04/10 Charles Town, WV @ The Event Center at Hollywood Casino
04/11 Danville, VA @ Caesars Virginia
04/17-21 Great Stirrup Cay, BAH @ Creed Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise
04/24 Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando
04/25 Savannah, GA @ Johnny Mercer Theatre
04/28 Greenville, SC @ Peace Center Concert Hall
04/29 Dothan, AL @ Dothan Civic Center
05/01 Baton Rouge, LA @ L’Auberge Baton Rouge Casino Resort
05/02 Bossier City, LA @ Margaritaville Resort and Casino
05/22 Portsmouth, VA @ Rivers Casino Portsmouth – The Event Center
06/05 Ludington, MI @ Stix
07/03 Lake Charles, LA @ Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
07/11 Morton, MN @ Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
07/23 Grover Hill, OH @ Wetzel Motorcycle Rally
07/24 West Bend, WI @ Washington County Fair Park
07/25 Menahga, MN @ Mid Summer Music Fest
07/31 Regina, SK. @ Conexus Arts Centre
08/07 Tillamook, OR @ Tillamook County Fairgrounds
08/16 Winnipeg, MB. @ Burton Cummings Theatre Event
08/22 Cohasset, MA @ South Shore Music Circus
08/25 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
08/26 Hyannis, MA @ Melody Tent
08/29 Atlantic City, NJ @ Ocean Casino Resort
08/30 Selbyville, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion

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