“Let’s all raise our glasses and toast our friend Doug Hopkins and his songs.”Ĭo-founding Gin Blossoms guitarist Doug Hopkins wrote some of the band’s biggest hits – “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out About You” amongst others – but took his own life in 1993. “Rock and rollers in the great state of Illinois, we salute you!” said Wilson, introducing the latter. Rita” which came back-to-back early Friday night. New Miserable Experience went quadruple platinum based on the strength of hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Mrs. “Folks, this is the part of the show where we play you New Miserable Experience!” said Wilson as the group tore into the album, in order, beginning with “Lost Horizons.” The new cuts don’t rehash familiar sounds and yet don’t seem out of place despite being surrounded by 90s hits on nostalgic nights.įriday night’s set made a strong case for the new collection from the get-go with opener “Here Again,” an up-tempo tale of a love that can’t be shaken.
The songs opt for jangly guitars that capitalize on the group’s alternative/power pop roots while moving things forward.
On Mixed Reality, Gin Blossoms took a significant step forward in terms of songwriting, working with producer Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens, Marshall Crenshaw) at Mitch Easter’s North Carolina studio. Original shipping and handling charges are not refundable, and you will be responsible for all costs associated with return shipment.Friday’s main set began with a trio of tracks from the new record as a primer for the full album performance to come. No refunds will be given on opened albums, unless damaged or defective. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase and the merchandise is unopened, we will be happy to exchange it for you. We will gladly replace the merchandise without additional charge, or provide you with a full refund. Missing items will be charged based on suggested retail prices.Īlbum returns: If you have received damaged, defective, or incorrectly shipped merchandise, please notify Customer Service within 30 days. Please be sure to include your order # and reason for your return when submitting your request.Īll items must be returned as new in their original packaging, including all accessories and cables. To set up a return for refund please visit /support. Shipping cost is not refundable and returns must be shipped prepaid by the customer. There is a 15% restocking fee that will be calculated based on the price of the product once the item is refunded. If an RMA is not obtained prior to shipping, the returned product will be refused and returned to sender. All returns must be accompanied by a valid return authorization number (RMA) issued by Victrola. All items must be returned as new in their original packaging, including all accessories and cables. Missing items will be charged based on suggested retail prices. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all products purchased from. Just as the album was becoming a success at the end of 1993 Hopkins committed suicide. His replacement Scott Johnson is listed as a member of the band in the liner notes but did not play on the album. The bands guitarist Doug Hopkins was fired near the conclusion of the recording sessions for the album ostensibly for his persistent alcohol problems.
The album eventually reached multi-platinum status. However nearly a year after its release the lead single Hey Jealousy entered the top 40 with Found Out About You following a few months later. The album was released to little fanfare. Spawning the hits Hey Jealousy Until I Fall Away Found Out About You and Allison Road - New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by Gin Blossoms released on August 4 1992. Vinyl LP pressing released to coincide with the albums 25th Anniversary.
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