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The Early Years (1996–2001)

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The Early Years (1996–2001)
Compilation album by
ReleasedJuly 27, 2010
Recorded1996–2001
GenreChristian metal, grunge, post-grunge, hard rock
Length54:09
LabelINO/Columbia
Skillet chronology
Awake
(2009)
The Early Years (1996–2001)
(2010)
iTunes Sessions
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[1]

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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Best Kept Secret" (from the album Invincible)John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Haaland, Trey McClurkin3:55
2."Gasoline" (from the album Skillet)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Ken Steorts4:02
3."Locked In A Cage" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts3:53
4."Saturn" (from the album Skillet)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts5:07
5."I Can" (from the album Skillet)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts4:17
6."You're Powerful" (from the album Invincible)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin3:28
7."More Faithful" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts3:41
8."You Are My Hope" (from the album Alien Youth)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Lori Peters, Haaland4:15
9."Alien Youth" (from the album Alien Youth)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Peters, Haaland4:12
10."Invincible" (from the album Invincible)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin3:52
11."Hey You, I Love Your Soul" (from the album Hey You, I Love Your Soul)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts2:58
12."Rest" (from the album Invincible)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin3:48
13."The Thirst Is Taking Over" (from the album Alien Youth)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Peters, Haaland6:31
Total length:54:09

Videos

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Best Kept Secret" (Video)J. Cooper, K. Cooper, Haaland, McClurkin3:54
2."Gasoline" (Video)J. Cooper, McClurkin, Steorts4:00
Total length:62:03

Personnel

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Skillet, "The Early Years: 1996-2001" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. July 27, 2010. Retrieved April 18, 2014.