Simon Collins, 28, born in London, England. Son of rock legend Phil Collins,
it's self evident that Simon has inherited his father's ability as a performer,
composer and musician on drums, piano and vocals. Since the age of fourteen
he has been composing and producing his own material on the path of his own
solo career. In 2000 Simon relocated from his home in Vancouver, Canada to Germany
where his debut album "All of Who You Are" released on WEA Records immediately
entered the German charts. The LP was released in over 30 countries worldwide,
selling over 100,000 copies in Germany alone. The first single "Pride" was charted
all over Eastern and Western Europe. The second single "Shine Through" co-written
with Howard Jones, also became an instant radio hit. With Simon relocating back
to Canada, we present his second LP "Time for Truth" revealing a greater artistic
depth that was not heard on the previous record. It proves him to be prolific
not only as a singer/songwriter but also as a producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Picking up where his father left off, Simon Collins has created a record that
people can escape into and which has the timeless feeling that can only be captured
by great song writing. He has the talent and the creative insight to confidently
follow in his father's footsteps while leading his own generation toward a new
perspective and positive outlook. "Time for Truth" is a sonic evolution. It
is an album written with the message from the current point of view that we
all share as a new generation on the planet. A theme that searches for the common
spiritual and celestial ground we all share with each other. Simon achieves
his message through vast soundscapes and lush ambient plateaus, driven by a
fusion of both electronic and organic beats, while interweaving heavy influences
of Euro-trance and techno. Simon has embraced his electronic roots with this
recording and in turn written strong, confident material that swirl in pop harmonies,
generating a contemporary style of new wave.
With musical high lights such as the title track and epic opener "Time for
Truth", and the sensitive and heartfelt ballad "Hold On" plus the alluring and
hook filled "Out on the Playa", the listener is lead on a journey through time
space and left with contemplative thought and irresistible melodies. Think of
the lush and precise production of "Massive Attack" and "Depeche Mode" with
the inspired and uplifting song writing of "Cold Play" and "Radio Head". With
sometimes-unorthodox hooks and ambitious arrangements, balanced with clever
and well-timed commercial appeal. It is a crafted work of sonic art at many
levels. Therefore, It is no wonder that he decided to title the LP "Time for
Truth". This new work offers the true vision and multi-faceted artistic capabilities
of Simon Collins.