U Catastrophe

Simon Collins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B001ESK00C
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,368 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Simon Collins Experience, July 14, 2009

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This review is from: U Catastrophe (Audio CD)

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!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Album, Is where Simon Collins is projecting his Gifts Fully!, May 6, 2009

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M. Pennington "Sarajane M.A. Pennington" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U Catastrophe (Audio CD)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cleaningmaiden, May 4, 2009

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Deborah K. Hewitt "Betty Crocker" (Belleview, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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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.