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2010 compilation album by Skillet
| The Early Years (1996–2001) | ||||
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| Compilation album by Skillet | ||||
| Released | July 27, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 1996–2001 | |||
| Genre | Christian metal, grunge, post-grunge, hard rock | |||
| Length | 54:09 | |||
| Label | INO/Columbia | |||
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| Jesus Freak Hideout |   |
The Early Years (1996–2001) is the first compilation album by American Christian rock band Skillet, released on July 27, 2010. It includes songs from Skillet's first four studio albums: Skillet (1996), Hey You, I Love Your Soul (1998), Invincible (2000), and Alien Youth (2001). Two music videos, "Best Kept Secret" and "Gasoline", are also included in the compilation.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best Kept Secret" (from the album Invincible) | John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Haaland, Trey McClurkin | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Gasoline" (from the album Skillet) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Ken Steorts | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Locked In A Cage" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Saturn" (from the album Skillet) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 5:07 |
| 5. | "I Can" (from the album Skillet) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 4:17 |
| 6. | "You're Powerful" (from the album Invincible) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin | 3:28 |
| 7. | "More Faithful" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 3:41 |
| 8. | "You Are My Hope" (from the album Alien Youth) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Lori Peters, Haaland | 4:15 |
| 9. | "Alien Youth" (from the album Alien Youth) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Peters, Haaland | 4:12 |
| 10. | "Invincible" (from the album Invincible) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Hey You, I Love Your Soul" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Rest" (from the album Invincible) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin | 3:48 |
| 13. | "The Thirst Is Taking Over" (from the album Alien Youth) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Peters, Haaland | 6:31 |
| Total length: | 54:09 | ||
Videos
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best Kept Secret" (Video) | J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Gasoline" (Video) | J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 62:03 | ||
Personnel
- John Cooper – lead vocals, bass
- Ken Steorts – lead guitar (tracks 2–5, 7, 11)
- Kevin Haaland – lead guitar (tracks 1, 6, 10, 12)
- Ben Kasica – lead guitar (tracks 8, 9, 13)
- Korey Cooper – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (tracks 1, 6, 8–10, 12, 13)
- Trey McClurklin – drums (tracks 2–5, 7, 11)
- Lori Peters – drums (tracks 8, 9, 13)
References
- "Skillet, "The Early Years: 1996-2001" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. July 27, 2010. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
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