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Free Music Review: Blue breaks the sophomore slump.
Hit: 5 Stars
Most bands fear encountering the dreaded sophomore slump, especially if their first album was as popular and acclaimed as Third Eye Blind's. Thankfully, 3eb was able to successfully avoid any hint of a sophomore slump with "Blue". As soon as I bought the CD and opened it, I noticed that there were two booklets enclosed. One was the usual lyrics-and-pictures thing, but the other was- horrors!- a large advertisement for shirts and other Third Eye Blind accessories! My immediate reaction was that they sold out and that "Blue" must be even more of a sell-out CD. Thank God I was wrong.
Third Eye Blind's self-titled debut was catchy and poignant at best, without much originality or innovation. Stephen Jenkins' scratchy vocals and poetic lyrics were probably the most unique aspects of that particular album. But "Blue" soars with daring and difference in its thirteen songs.
"Anything" starts off the album with a heavy punk-rock punch that ends before it really starts. Its shortness, however, actually adds effect to the song rather than diminish it. "Wounded" is the total stand-out on the whole album, with lyrics that takes a look at the effects of sexual abuse. "Ten Days Late", as other reviewers have said, may seem silly but it may be because they don't understand the meaning. I wasn't able to figure it out until quite some time, but its subject is about teenage pregnancy, with Jenkins playing the role of a confused and shocked teenage father- the "baby daddy". "Never Let You Go", the pop single, is catchy but weak and doesn't seem to fit. "Deep Inside of You" is a soft, acoustic return to such great songs on the debut as "God of Wine" and "Background". "1000 Julys" is a tribute to AC/DC's "Back In Black". "Ode To Maybe" is a great song with poignant enough lyrics for those who take the time to interpret them. "Red Summer Sun" and "Camouflage" are two songs that seem to belong together. They are both experimental in nature with slightly similar styles. "Red Summer Sun" shows off Jenkins' voice and his ability to imitate Axl Rose. "Farther" is an earlier song from a 1995 demo tape that is actually not very interesting. It might have been better off to have stayed on that 1995 demo tape. Then comes the slightly controversial "Slow Motion" with its references to drug use, murder, and spousal abuse. On most CDs, this song was edited to be instrumental because Elektra objected to its content. In reality, "Slow Motion" is a powerful look at society and its desecration. After "Slow Motion", the CD takes a softer and slower turn with "Darkness", a beautiful track about acceptance and ignorance, and "Darwin" a catchy number that is, really, not about much. All-in-all, the strong points rule out the weak. A great CD, one of the best to come out of Altera-rock lately.
Free Music Review: Third Eye Blind are here to 5 Stars
Third Eye Blind have done it again! Their latest effort, Blue, is well worth your money. This is one of the very few CD's out there that you can listen through it all without touching that dreaded "skip" button. All the songs are great and the song writting (Stephan Jenkins) is breath-taking. Because it's so good I'll break down each song on the album for you.1 - Anything.....This song is a great 2 minute rock intro to the album. It shows that Third Eye Blind have grown a more rock based group.
2 - Wounded......This happens to be my favorite song ever by Third Eye Blind. This song is so well-produced that it's scary. It's also a song you could never get tired of, and would make a great single.
3 - 10 Days Late.....Has a great rhythm, yet most people may not like it at first. After a couple of listens it'll grow on you.
4 - Never Let You Go.....This is going to be one of their biggest hits from this album, without a doubt. It's catchy, and most of you have probably heard it already so I'll just get to the next song.
5 - Deep Inside Of You.....This would be the "ballad" of the album. It's a very beautiful and emotional song. Would also make a great single because it shows a side of 3EB that most people are probably not aware of.
6 - 1000 Julys.....This song greatly shows Third Eye Blind's attempt at Rock. It's a very addicting song and cool.
7 - An Ode To Maybe.....Another "Pop-ish" song, and like all the other songs on this album, its an addicting song.
8 - The Red Summer Sun.....This is where the CD starts to get a psychedelic feel to it. This song will probably be one that you will need to listen to a bunch of times to like.
9 - Camouflage.....Camouflage is a very different type of song. It has a lot of echoing effects and makes the song very jumbled. Although it may be hard to understand what Stephan Jenkins (lead singer) is saying you'll like it.
10 - Farther.....One of the best songs on the cd. Again, this song uses a computerized echo effect, but its much better than Camouflage. Would love to this released as a single.
11 - Slow Motion.....This is an instrumental song, which is very odd. What happened was that the original version was a little too controversial so 3EB had to get rid of the lyrics.
12 - Darkness.....This song reminds me of the song "Background" on Third Eye Blind's first CD. It has that dark feel to it.
13 - Darwin.....An excellent album closer. It uses those echoing effects (trust me, it seems like they're used on every song but it works well). Then about 8 minutes or so after Darwin ends there is a secret track. Well not quite a track, but more like a continuation of "The Red Summer Sun". Its nothing great though.
So as you can see I love this CD, and I know you will too! TRUST ME BUY IT! If you like music by Tonic, Matchbox 20, and/or Sugar Ray then you will be very pleased. If you want to talk to me about the album (or just anything) then email me....TKC22@aol.com
Free Music Review: Deep Inside of "Blue"
Hit: 5 Stars
At the turn of the century, San Francisco's Third Eye Blind were at the top of the world with their own catchy brand of alt-rock. Their self-titled debut album had obliterated all previous expectations, leaving millions of copies sold and multiple hit singles in its wake. Conjuring up the band's sophomore effort was a daunting task for sure, but perhaps no one could have predicted the turn the band would take with the artsy and experimental "Blue."
Self-produced by the band with the help of the Mud Sisters, "Blue" finds Third Eye Blind expanding upon their signature sound rather than harping on old melodies. Sure, the band's penchant for crafting hits is still alive and well in the form of "Deep Inside of You" and "Never Let You Go" -- songs which over a decade later still resonate on pop and alternative radio stations alike -- but deeper cuts find the band taking a multitude of left-turns and yielding amazing results.
True to form, frontman Stephan Jenkins dominates most of the set with his irresistible hooks and melodies, but that doesn't stop guitarist/principal songwriter Kevin Cadogan from stepping up to the plate and ensuring "Blue" is a very guitar-driven and edgy record. Tracks like "1000 Julys" and "Red Summer Sun" belong to Cadogan and show off the guitarist's U2 influences while pushing the envelope within the context of his own band. Hard-edged riffs and blazing guitar solos which were strangers to the band's debut are a regular occurrence here. That's not to say everything is wild and out of control, though. "Farther" is a perfect example of the band merging its pop sensibilities with its experimental edge; likewise, in spite of appearing as an edited instrumental here, "Slow Motion" is a brilliant example of the band tempering itself a bit and creating a truly beautiful and subversive classic. Those who pick up this album will want to seek out the full, un-edited version of the song with vocals (hint: it appears on 2006's "Best Of" compilation).
"Blue" is essentially the perfect alt-rock record. Edgy yet experimental, it transcends its own genre and stands as a diamond in the rough of the late-`90s. Perhaps it's a tougher pill to swallow for those who only know the band from its Semi-Charmed hits, but it's a welcome curveball thrown to those who get sick of the mundane and predictable. Unfortunately the band would can Cadogan after the album's release and the chemistry was never the same. While the band's later efforts are still noteable, it's worth noting that the debut and "Blue" are the true-blue Third Eye Blind albums. A classic in its own right, "Blue" will leave you feeling anything but blue.
Free Music Review: Nearly flawless... VERY underated
Hit: 5 Stars
Blue is nothing short of spectacular. It's nothing like their Self Titled debuted and nothing like their new album 'Out of the Vein'. No 3EB album sounds alike, each one has their own identity. This is their hardest rocking album and also their most experimental by far. It is unlike anything you have ever heard. Track list:
Anything: What a way to start off the album. This song is only two minutes long but starts off the album with a bang, a very catchy and memorable song.
Wounded: The best song 3EB has written. This song has several different sides to it (starts off slow tempo, gets fast, slow again, fast) which I love. The most sad/emotional/uplifting song I have ever heard. My favorite song of all time.
10 Days Late: Another one of my favorites, an all out rocker. The highlight of this song is the choir section and the transition to the Stephans brilliant vocals at the end of the song. Very underated 3EB song.
Never Let You Go: If this song was left off the album then it would have been flawless. I'm sure you've heard this pop song on the radio before. The worst song 3EB has written. It does not fit in with the rest of the album at all. WARNING: If you are going to buy this album because of this song you may be dissapointed. None of the other tracks sound anything like this one.
Deep Inside of You: This is a pretty ballad with real nice build to it.
1000 Julys: The hardest rocker on the album. Love the lyrics. This is an awesome song to crank up in the car.
An Ode to Maybe: This is another fun/short song with clever lyrics. May take a while for you to get into but once it hits you you'll never look back.
Red Summer Sun: This is 3EB's epic song. It takes on many different tempos and personalities. Starts out slow tempo but then speeds the hell up into an awesome section of the song that sounds like ACDC. The end of the song is slow tempo and very mezmerizing. A brilliant song.
Camouflage: WOW!!! One of my fav 3EB songs of all time. This song is absolutely fantastic. Very experimental. It took me nearly one year to realize how awesome this song is but I haven't been able to stop playing it the past couple years. It is a very complex song with lots of stuff happening.
Farther: Everytime I hear this song I get a smile on my face. The tempo and beat to it is very uplifting. It is a song I play whenever I feel down in the dumps.
Darkness: Very powerful song. Dark, moody, experimental, and brilliant. The last few minutes of this song always ignites a chill in my body.
Darwin: This song took the most time for me to warm up to but now I realize I had been missing a truely awesome song. Very imaginitive lyrics.
Slow Motion: Prefer the uncut version but this instrumental version is very beautiful.
Free Music Review: Diiferent, But just as good
Hit: 5 Stars
IT was no surprise to me how good the album was, when they first released it i knew it was pure gold. Now this CD has a much different sound on most songs than their first album. It seemed to me that they were experimenting with new styles and believe me the experiment was a succes. Again Stephen blew me away with his amazing song righting abilities, Aaron has only gotten better, Brad is one of the most talented drummers i have herad (and i am a drummer myself) adn Kevin Cadogan brought it all together with his a mazing riffs and leads (its ashame he had to leave). The CD has all you need: the hard overdrive riffs to fufill your dark side but some softer and some slower songs to even it all out for a beautiful mix of songs.The CD blows you out of the gaits right away when the short opening "Anthing" comes blairing out of your speakers. it is to be followed with a beautiful and amazing ballet "Wounded" (i great mixture of fast and slow pase music). Before you know it youve been sucked into the amazing leads and riffs of Kevin Cadogan; the feeling is almost sareal.
The only thing that disapponited me was their first single off the ablum "Never Let You GO" it was purely a radio song. its simple repedative riffs along with the high pitched singing almost made it annoying after a while but not terrible.
AS I said before this albumb is a much different style than the first they threw in strange distorted songs like "darwin" but kept much of it to their harder rock with the heavy "1000 Julys". This made for an amazing mixture and variety of songs that keeps you coming back for more. I would have to say the CD comes to a climax at their 8th track "the red summer sun" This is amazing song from its crazy leads and beats to its wacky singing its is the most experimental and best song on the Album. It sounds like the guys just let loose on it and had some fun and that gave a good raw sound to it.
3eb has definatly still got it and you should not hesitate to pick up this albumb. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the next albumb and im planning on hearing some great new stuff. it should be interesting now that the band has a new guitarist but i don't think that will take anything away from the amazing music the have come out with.
They're a great band that u have to listen to if you have'nt already. Thanks for taking the time to read my review and i hope ....i mean i know you will love the ALbumb
MATT ZUK