Out of the Vein [Bonus DVD] [PA] [Limited] by Third Eye Blind

Pros: Faster pace, Jenkins' lyrical musings, "Crystal Baller" is a smash
Cons: Some of the melodies never seem to get off the ground.

It's all about the timing, they say. And 1997 was not the best year for newcomers like Third Eye Blind, when every other band that popped up on the radio sounded the same. 3EB faced competition from additional newcomers such as...

Pros: one catchy song, one great song
Cons: 11 "eh" songs, it's a huge step back from Blue

When Third Eye Blind emerged in 1997 on the strength of their everywhere it could possibly be ...

Pros: A uniform sound with a good spectrum of volume and styles
Cons: The slow tracks are much less passionate; the songwriting is underdeveloped

Third Eye Blind is a difficult band to settle an opinion about. At the same time as its clear that Stephen Jenkins has one hell of a talented set of vocal chords, and that the band plays their post-punk alternative instrumentals with energy, it's...

Pros: Four really good pop songs…
Cons: …a bunch of really bad pop songs. Where are the hooks???

I’ve spent the past few years trying to figure out who Third Eye Blind really are. Their debut album ...

Pros: Catchy lyrics, great guitars, overall great CD
Cons: Track 11-Self-Righteous: it doesn't seem to "fit in" with the rest of the CD

I haven’t written an opinion in almost a year, but I feel the need to return to write about Third Eye Blind’s recent release Out of the Vein.

Third Eye Blind (3eb) has definitely grown from their self-titled album to...

Pros: Great ballads and nice anthems. Raw sound from homemade studio.
Cons: Overproduction, Self-Righteous perceived as boring.

Let's flashback to 1997. Alternative rock was popular and a band called Third Eye Blind exploded on ...

Pros: Third Eye Blind sound, a few songs are catchy
Cons: Lacking the drive of previous efforts, and just a letdown...comparatively, not nearly as catchy...comparatively

The last thing you really want to hear is that a band is going downhill with their music, but apparently that's where Stephan Jenkins is taking Third Eye Blind on their third release.

It's hard for the band to match up with their first...

Pros: Masterful Lyrics, Catchty Tunes, That 3EB/Stephan Jenkins charm.
Cons: Ballad songs don't match up to God of Wine or Motorcycle Drive By.

Back in August I went to a Goo Goo Dolls concert in Hershey, for which Third Eye Blind was opening. They played 13 songs- some from their debut album, some from Blue, and 4 previews from Out of the Vein. Jenkins claimed that they were looking to get back...

Pros: Excellent music from an excellent band, a must for any Third Eye Blind fan.
Cons: Can be appreciated more by established fans who have heard Third Eye Blind's previous work.

Pros: Catchy, original songs. Excellent replayability.
Cons: Ugly album cover(?)

I wont go into a song-by-song critique because everyone seems to do that. This is just my quick "fee ...

Pros: Poetic and raw, it's a relief from rock's mainstream, yet it still has pop appeal.
Cons: Had to listen to it three or four times to really get into it.

As a loyal Third Eye Blind fan, I was obligated to buy it the day it came out. I was also obligated to give it a few more tries after a somewhat dissatisfied first run.

It lacks the distinction between tracks that had characterized the first...

Pros: More rock; less pop
Cons: None really

Out of the Vein puts the “o” in original. Third Eye Blind is undeniably talented with their invigorating compilations of one-of-a-kind songs. The lyrics spin detached and the album doesn’t reveal its entire card right away, but becomes more...

Pros: a great come back for them
Cons: you never have a con with 3eb

This cd has it all. Awesome sound, great lyrics, and check out the bonus dvd on the making of the cd. Yes indeed 3eb is back and better than ever. Bringing their heavy unique sound to the people of the world. It was worth the wait. They brought back...

Pros: Awesome CD - Best from 3EB yet!
Cons: Needs More Songs...Never Enough.

After waiting 3yrs for a new CD form Third Eye Blind, they surely didn't disappoint. Steven Jenkins' lyrics are, as always, a work of art and combined with the band, they are giving us more of what they are known for - straight up, rock music. This...

Pros: Every song is a hit.
Cons: Kimya Dawson's performance in "Self-Righteous" takes away from the song.

With a style that is anything but ordinary and contrived, Third Eye Blind has been topping the charts since 1997 with their debut hit "Semi-Charmed Life." After a second album that got mixed reviews, and a three and a half year hiatus between albums,...