"Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum" is a compilation album by the American alternative rock band, Soul Asylum. Released in 2000, this album brings together the most popular and beloved tracks from the band's career, particularly highlighting their years with Columbia Records. The album includes hits such as "Runaway Train", which won a Grammy award, "Misery", "Somebody to Shove", and "Black Gold". It showcases the band's penchant for emotional songwriting, melodic hooks, and rock and punk influences.
Soul Asylum, formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1981, gained a following with their influential blend of punk, rock, and alternative sounds. However, their mainstream success came in the 1990s. The band comprised of members Dave Pirner, Dan Murphy, Karl Mueller, and Michael Bland.
Despite ups and downs and various line-up changes, this compilation album serves as a testament to Soul Asylum's enduring impact and their contribution to the alternative rock music scene.
