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Track Listings
| 1. Losing A Whole Year |
| 2. Narcolepsy |
| 3. Semi-Charmed Life |
| 4. Jumper |
| 5. Graduate |
| 6. How's It Going To Be |
| 7. Thanks A Lot |
| 8. Burning Man |
| 9. Good For You |
| 10. London |
| 11. I Want You |
| 12. The Background |
| 13. Motorcycle Drive By |
| 14. God Of Wine |
Product Description
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Signed to a major label and sweeping into the US Top Ten with their first single (the overplayed "Semi-Charmed Life"), this Bay Area band were ripe targets for those snipers in the alternative rock world who complain about bands not paying their dues. The truth is that 1) 3EB (as their merchandise proclaims them) probably never imagined a hit of that size and 2) it's not one of the best songs on their debut album. Their melange of Smashing Pumpkins, The Edge-style guitar and collegiate hip-hop yields much better results with the piercing tones of "Graduate" and the lyrical playing style evident in most of their songs. Far from being just hype, 3EB have actually produced a better-than-average record for the American alternative rock market with very few weak moments. --Tim Perry
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best albums of our times,
By MDC (Campbell, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Third Eye Blind (Audio CD)
I'm generally not a huge fan of this genre of music...what I guess I want to call "medium pop-rock" or something like that, but this debut album from Third Eye Blind (3EB for short) is absolutely positively one of the best albums EVER, regardless of genre. For those who only remember the bouncy sounds and fast lyrics of Semi-Charmed Life coming over the radio, you are missing out on one of the most coherent pieces of musical work ever made.Although each song is well-written, with good hooks and deep and poetic lyrics, what makes this album five stars is the way in which all the albums weave together and tell an intricate story when played beginning to end. Now, the story it tells is up for interpretation, but I've always imagined it as the story of a man who is watching his life crumble away before his eyes...he is abandoned by his girlfriend and his loved ones, he grows to feel empty and shallow, and he is torn emotionally as a series of difficult situations arise...for instance, the girlfriend, who was only exploiting him but he still holds love for, is caught in a horrific accident in "The Background" and he has to decide to put his heart on the line again or walk away from the girl he loves. There are so many other examples that I could go on for pages, but to summarize, this album is so ripe with a coherent and intricate love story that you could write a novel based on this album. That puts Third Eye Blind's debut album near the top of a short list of the best albums ever made, period.
3.0 out of 5 stars
3EB, "Thanks A Lot".,
By H3@+h "Over 1500 reviews!" (thanks for the helpful review votes) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Third Eye Blind (Audio CD)
Unfortunately, these guys have suffered the same fate as many others, like "Sugar Ray". They got huge right away with their debut, then with each release people kind of lost interest. Well, regardless of all that, this is a great disc. I've heard a few make comparisons to "Pink Floyd" and "Jane's Addiction", and while 3EB is nowhere near the caliber of those bands, they're much better than say "Matchbox Twenty", or similar VH1 bands. Most all of these tracks are good, but the hits are "How It's Going To Be", "Jumper", "Losing A Whole Year", and the way overplayed to the point of being annoying "Semi-Charmed Life". Their next album had some good tracks like "Never Let You Go", but this is the disc to own. You should be able to find numerous copies at your local used cd store.
5.0 out of 5 stars
what are you guys smoking?,
By peter (Ma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Third Eye Blind (Audio CD)
I don't know whats up... you guys are all saying that 3eb went downhill after their first album. I think all of the albums are kickass. every cd they have i can listen to over and over again without getting sick of it. Even if the first cd was teh best, the next 2 were still great albums that deserve to be recognized. Anyway, for those of you who are glue to the first cd, get the other two, and listen to Wounded (Blue), and Crystal Baller (out of the vein). Third eye blind is a sweet ass sweet band in general
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