One of my favorite bands is back. I had prettymuch given up on them, to be honest. I had heard that the lead guitarist had left and had not heard anything new from them for 5 years. But Collective Soul is back with a new album, “Youth,” which they’ve put out on their own indie label. I’ve not bought it, but have heard a bit of it at Borders and was pleased to hear a single on the radio the other day. I haven’t heard enough of it to know if I even like it, but I probably will. I had an indirect personal connection to the band during college, and was fortunate to see them play several times and even hang out with them one weekend. They are better live than in the studio. Hopefully they’ll head this way.