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Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings
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Positive: 37 out of 42
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Mixed: 3 out of 42
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Negative: 2 out of 42
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MicahAug 22, 2009Huge fan, but I'll try not to be biased. Has some really great songs,- summertown, sharp knife, and a few others. I personally feel, Out of the Vein was better than Blue, this album falls in between, where as the first album is still the best. they just can't repeat the greatness of the first album.
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ChrisG.Aug 20, 2009Lyrically, Stephan Jenkins is still occasionally embarrassing and or horny, but musically this is pure Third Eye Blind charm. Fans won't be disappointed. Fantastic car album.
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JoeB.Aug 20, 2009Third Eye Blind finally returned to making great albums after Out of the Vein led to slight disappointment for me. Although this may not top their self titled debut album, I do believe this is one of the most thought provoking new albums of the year and I am hoping that Third Eye Blind continue to make great CD's.
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TravisD.Aug 20, 2009I have to say this is an amazing album. Its well worth the wait!
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DanielGSep 2, 2009
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MattAug 19, 2009
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KurtMAug 19, 2009I love this album, but I've loved all of their albums. Obviously, their self titled work is a classic, and was the soundtrck from the late 90's; but they have evolved. I'm enjoying and am intrigued by the songwriting journey Stephan has taken us on over the years. I look forward to Ursa Minor.
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JohnQ.Aug 19, 2009The best album since self titled. Definitely better than Out of the Vein. Clever, thought-out lyrics and catchy songs that can weather more than one listen.
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JosephAAug 24, 2009I like it a lot and pretty much agree that it's their best album since their debut. I also agree however that that's not much a difficult title to garner after the very creative but uneven "Blue" and the somewhat DOA "Out Of The Vein". Highlights: Can You Take Me, Don't Believe A Word, Bonfire, Sharp Knife, Summer Town, & Water Landing.
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BrianMAug 25, 2009
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joshpAug 29, 2009
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StuieM.Sep 10, 2009I was a fan ever since the first album and I loved every album they ever made which included Out Of The Vein. This album has a couple good songs. I was so pumped after Red Star EP then this album really let me down. "Don't Believe A Word is" is a terrible song to be a single. Overall not to good.
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MSSep 6, 2009Like Blue and Out of the Vein I you need to listen to the album a couple times through. Top to bottom this is the best album they have put out. The bonus tracks are also good. I may be in the minority here but I love Why Can't you be with Kimya Dawson. Although Bonfire is great, its earlier version as campfire was better.
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JamesAug 19, 2009Honestly, I had very high hopes for this record. After giving a few runs through I can happily say I am extremely satisfied. Almost every song has that explosive quality that I loved about 3eb's other fan favs. "Sharp Knife", "Don't Believe a Word" and "Water Landing" stand out to me... if you ignore the critics for anything, it should be for this record.
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MarkDAug 19, 2009They take some chances, but it is a great record. The lyrics at the end of Water Landing are incredible. As is Sharp Knife. Best record since self titled for them.
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KidBAug 19, 2009
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JayQAug 19, 2009Had really high hopes and it didn't disappoint. They took their time and it paid off. Best since self-titled. Bonfire, about to break, and why can't you be are definitely the highlights.
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JmoneybrothaAug 21, 2009One of the biggest 3eb fans there is. After a critical couple of listens I am more than satisfied.
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StephenS.Aug 22, 2009
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JamesGAug 23, 2009I bought this album in MP3 form from Amazon on it's day of release, and it's outstanding. I can't believe it has such a low rating. It's been 2 or 3 days since I bought the album and I already catch myself humming or singing the lyrics.
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JeffHAug 23, 2009At first, I was a bit skeptical, but after my 2nd or 3rd time through, I decided this album rocks! My only complain was the rap at the end of summertown. Could have done without it, but oh well. Overall, very good. Think about it like this. Besides their self-titled, when have the critics ever liked 3eb's albums? If you are a 3eb fan, you will like this album!
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JRAug 31, 2009I cant figure out why so many people are slobbering all over this album. Its not very good. A lot of parts are out of place and the album, as a whole, lacks consistency. Its not an awful release, but it is not good either. For taking so much time off, it should have been better... IMO.
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Jul 6, 2019
Awards & Rankings
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Third Eye Blind's fourth album and first since 2003--shows that frontman Stephan Jenkins' way with a hook has dimmed little since the band's mid-'90s heyday. The clunky lyrics are another thing.
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Jenkins instead comes on like he never left the scene. In fact, with its pulsating rhythms and crisp guitar fuzz, the new record actually does a better job of extending the band's early work than did its lukewarm previous effort, "Out of the Vein."
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The formula is dependable and timeworn but ultimately successful, as Third Eye Blind follows the paint-by-numbers blueprint with stunning efficiency.