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Of all the second-wave post-grunge bands from 1997, Third Eye Blind cultivated the most dedicated fan base. Sure, Matchbox 20 sold more records, but for TEB devotees, the San Franciscan band carried the torch originally lit by such breakthrough alt-rock acts as U2 and INXS -- big, glossy bands that unabashedly celebrated both hooks and rock classicism. Under the direction of Stephan Jenkins, Third Eye Blind celebrated these same virtues, but since they arrived at a time when there were a lot of glossy, even slick, bands marketed as alternative rock, it's easy to see why many observers believed TEB were no different than the legions of post-grunge rockers who dominated the charts that year. By the 1999 release of Blue, the group's second album, many of their peers from 1997 had faded away. Jenkins must have been aware of the fleeting nature of fandom in the '90s, since he pushes his band hard throughout the album. It's as if he's trying to shake the ghost of "Semi-Charmed Life," the ingratiatingly hummable hit that gave TEB success but pegged them, in many observers' eyes, as a bubblegum one-hit wonder. Blue is certainly somber and serious, even with its moments of levity. Almost too much so. TEB sound a little strained when they earnestly try to rock, and the same problem occasionally plagues their slower songs, though they do sound more self-confident there. This problem surfaces because they sound natural when they're a little loose; at that point, they're not too self-conscious to avoid hooks, which they seem to do quite often on Blue. While this self-consciousness mars Blue, it doesn't ruin it, because it lifts often enough (on "Wounded," "An Ode to Maybe," "Anything," and "Never Let You Go," the album's highlight), and because it announces that they're stronger and more serious than many of their post-grunge peers. It also illustrates what TEB truly excel at -- big, glossy alt-pop in the tradition of U2 and INXS. There's not quite enough of it this time around to make Blue the equal of its predecessor, but it should be enough to please devoted fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ben Kramer, Trumpet - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment for United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Percussion, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Writer - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Writer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Theremin, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer, AssistantEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., for the United States and WEA International, Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Wurlitzer Organ, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Synthesizer, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Vocals - Kevin Cadogan, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 2000 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., for the United States and WEA International, Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Bass Guitar, Writer, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Percussion, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Writer - Kevin Cadogan, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer, AssistantEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Joel Bouchillon, Engineer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., for the United States and WEA International, Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Writer - Kevin Cadogan, Guitar, Writer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer, AssistantEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment for United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Band Member, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Mellotron, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Writer - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOBY WRIGHT, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Bass Guitar, Writer, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Producer, Drums, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Kevin Scott, AssistantEngineer - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Writer - Kevin Cadogan, Guitar, Writer, Lead Guitar, Electric Sitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician - D.J. Chutney, Tambora Percussion
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., for the United States and WEA International, Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Kevin Scott, AssistantEngineer - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Bass Guitar, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Kevin Scott, AssistantEngineer - Brad Hargreaves, Drums, Piano, Vocals - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - Femio Hernandez, AssistantEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Organ, Writer, Electric Sitar, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Guitar, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Jason Carmer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Cresswell, AdditionalEngineer - Alex Osborne, AssistantEngineer - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Albert Beltran, AssistantEngineer - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Third Eye Blind, MainArtist - Arion Salazar, Bass Guitar, Strings Arranger - Stephan Jenkins, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar, Strings Arranger - Brad Hargreaves, Drums - Kevin Cadogan, Producer, Lead Guitar - Ledisi, Additional Vocals - Brian Gardner, MasteringEngineer - TOM LORD-ALGE, MixingEngineer - Femio Hernandez, MixingEngineer - Steve Cohen, Piano, Bass Technician - Chris Manning, Additional Vocals - Carla Kihlstedt, Strings - Clint Roth, Pro Tools - Jacquire King, Pro Tools - Arion Salazar and Third Eye Blind, Producer - The Mud Sisters, Producer - Ren Klyce, Producer, Keyboards - David Gleeson, Producer, Engineer - Suzanne Ybarra, Coordinator - Mike Adams, Monitor Engineer - Marika Hughes, Strings - Marc Capelle, Piano, Clavinet - Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, AssistantEngineer - Ron Shipes, Guitar Technician - Teal Collins, Additional Vocals - Bobby 'Slender' Schneider, ProductionManager - Caitlin Cornwell, Additional Vocals - Joel Lonky, Front Of House Engineer - Mauri Skinfill, Additional Vocals - Rob Commer, Drum Technician - Russell Bloom, Coordinator - The Golden Gate Boys Choir, Additional Vocals - Tony DeLeonardo, Guitar Technician
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group, A division of Time Warner Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
Of all the second-wave post-grunge bands from 1997, Third Eye Blind cultivated the most dedicated fan base. Sure, Matchbox 20 sold more records, but for TEB devotees, the San Franciscan band carried the torch originally lit by such breakthrough alt-rock acts as U2 and INXS -- big, glossy bands that unabashedly celebrated both hooks and rock classicism. Under the direction of Stephan Jenkins, Third Eye Blind celebrated these same virtues, but since they arrived at a time when there were a lot of glossy, even slick, bands marketed as alternative rock, it's easy to see why many observers believed TEB were no different than the legions of post-grunge rockers who dominated the charts that year. By the 1999 release of Blue, the group's second album, many of their peers from 1997 had faded away. Jenkins must have been aware of the fleeting nature of fandom in the '90s, since he pushes his band hard throughout the album. It's as if he's trying to shake the ghost of "Semi-Charmed Life," the ingratiatingly hummable hit that gave TEB success but pegged them, in many observers' eyes, as a bubblegum one-hit wonder. Blue is certainly somber and serious, even with its moments of levity. Almost too much so. TEB sound a little strained when they earnestly try to rock, and the same problem occasionally plagues their slower songs, though they do sound more self-confident there. This problem surfaces because they sound natural when they're a little loose; at that point, they're not too self-conscious to avoid hooks, which they seem to do quite often on Blue. While this self-consciousness mars Blue, it doesn't ruin it, because it lifts often enough (on "Wounded," "An Ode to Maybe," "Anything," and "Never Let You Go," the album's highlight), and because it announces that they're stronger and more serious than many of their post-grunge peers. It also illustrates what TEB truly excel at -- big, glossy alt-pop in the tradition of U2 and INXS. There's not quite enough of it this time around to make Blue the equal of its predecessor, but it should be enough to please devoted fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:20
- Main artists: Third Eye Blind
- Label: Elektra Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1999 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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