Managing to be equally mellow and introspective as well as rough and rocking, Blind Melon's 1992 self-titled debut remains one of the purest sounding ock albums of recent time, completely devoid of '90s production tricks. While the group was never the toast of the critics, their self-titled 1992 debut has held up incredibly well over time, resembling a true ock classic. For reasons unknown, the late Shannon Hoon was, unfairly, usually the brunt of reviewer's criticisms, yet his angelic voice and talent for penning lyrics that examined the ups and downs of everyday life were an integral part of Blind Melon's sound, as well as the band's supreme jamming interplay. The most renowned song remains the uplifting hit "No Rain," but the whole album is superb -- the homesick rocker "Tones of Home," the desperate "I Wonder," the epic album closer, "Time," and the gentle acoustic strum of "Change," which included lyrics that turned out to be sadly prophetic for Hoon. Other highlights are a song inspired by the homeless ("Paper Scratcher"), "Sleepyhouse," which describes the feeling of isolation the band felt recording the debut in a secluded residence, and the retro (yet refreshing) sounds of "Soak the Sin" and "Dear Ol' Dad." Although the album started out slow sales-wise, constant touring and the success of "No Rain" one year after the debut's initial release proved to be Blind Melon's breakthrough success, eventually almost topping the charts and going multi-platinum.
Great rock show last Saturday night at the Hiro Ballroom. The place was packed and the energy was pretty electric. I saw Blind Melon when I was in college in a bar with 12 people. I was the only one who knew the tunes. They must have thought I was some kind of freak singing along with every tune they played from a record that had just come out weeks before. I caught them three or four times ove...
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So I just got home from Columbus, OH. This night has probably been the GREATEST night of my life!!! Tonight Ashley and I went to the Blind Melon concert at The Basement, and it was GLORIOUS!!! I cant really put into words how fantastic the show was but I will do the best I can.The show started out with Ashley and I standing outside in line with some crazy, awesome people for over an hour. It wa...
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not an ending so much as it is a change.I have decided to do all of my music related posting over on my own blog...http://swill-merchant.blogspot.com/Basically just to see what happens! I think it will be fun to throw a brand new blog out into cyber space and see if anyone checks it out. The great thing about MOG is that you have a huge built in readership...I am really curious to see how many ...
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This song has been my Friday anthem for years and years. Imagine my joy when I found video of the acoustic version! Oh how I love YouTube, and oh how I wish Shannon was still with us today._♪My mind is a mind that I have come to knowAnd my eyes can't conceive a world that can not growFridays are always fresh days♪_Hope everyone has a fresh day and a wonderful weekend ;p
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Great rock show last Saturday night at the Hiro Ballroom. The place was packed and the energy was pretty electric. I saw Blind Melon when I was in college in a bar with 12 people. I was the only one who knew the tunes. They must have thought I was some kind of freak singing along with every tune they played from a record that had just come out weeks before. I caught them three or four times ove...
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I'm listening to WXRT right now. They are currently playing is "No Rain" by Blind Melon. This song was released, what, 10 years ago now? I still like it as much as I did then. I still sing along. I never really got sick of it. No matter how many times I hear it on the radio or television, I never get sick of it. It's by no means one of my favorite songs, I don't think it's the best song ...
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Hey all,It's alternately really windy and pouring rain here - unfortunately for me, the pouring rain part occured during two of the three ten minute walks required on my long commute to work.Just posting a few random thoughts while I continue to dry off...I've got some new movies and some new music on the way to me, now I need new books! I just finished Chuck Klosterman's 'Fargo Rock City' a da...
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This weekend I was told that the the secret to a long healthy life is patience.airport security line.to those that piss and moan because my id is being over questioned and you are going to be late for your flight....and that you have to stand in yet another line..."patience please" "patience please"ramblin mind.so long.
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So I just got home from Columbus, OH. This night has probably been the GREATEST night of my life!!! Tonight Ashley and I went to the Blind Melon concert at The Basement, and it was GLORIOUS!!! I cant really put into words how fantastic the show was but I will do the best I can.The show started out with Ashley and I standing outside in line with some crazy, awesome people for over an hour. It wa...
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| 1 Soak the Sin |
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| 2 Tones of Home |
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| 3 I Wonder |
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| 4 Paper Scratcher |
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| 5 Dear Ol' Dad |
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| 6 Change |
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| 7 No Rain |
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| 8 Deserted |
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| 9 Sleepyhouse |
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| 10 Holyman |
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| 11 Seed to a Tree |
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| 12 Drive |
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| 13 Time |
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