REISSUE: Third Eye Blind – Blue (25th Anniversary)

 

This review originally appeared on Icon Fetch here: https://iconfetch.com/reviews/third-eye-blind-blue-25th-anniversary-vinyl-review

Celebrate “Rocktober” and the 25^th anniversary of Blue, the sophomore album from 90’s alt-rock legends, Third Eye Blind.  Out now on Rhino Records is a new limited edition 2-LP set pressed onto clear with blue splatter vinyl. 

Third Eye Blind, led by Stephen Perkins, burst onto the post-grunge scene in 1997 with one of the most successful debut albums of the decade boasting five hit singles; “Semi-Charmed Life”, “Jumper, “Graduate”, “How’s It Going To Be” and “losing A Whole Year”.  Their highly-anticipated second album, Blue, was released in 1999, led by the infinitely catchy power-pop crunch of the lead single, “Never Let You Go”. 

At the time, Blue didn’t quite live up to the lofty expectations their multi-platinum self-titled debut begot but has since garnered cult status and proved to be no “sophomore slump”.  The power ballad ballast of “Deep Inside Of You” and the heartfelt opening track, “Anything” were the other satisfying singles on the album.  But the deeper cuts like the head-bobbing bounce and arena rock riffs of “1000 Julys” and the ear-worming fan-favorite “10 Days Late” showcase why Perkins and crew were titans of the 90’s.

Third Eye Blind created ever-lasting songs that will be in radio rotation until the end of time.  Be sure to check out this limited edition 25^th anniversary pressing of Blue via Rhino Records and relive your glory days like I just did!