Blue (Third Eye Blind album)

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Blue
Blue cover
Studio album by Third Eye Blind
Released November 23, 1999
Recorded 1999
Genre Alternative rock
Length 57:59 (First Printing)
Label Elektra Records
Producer(s) Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, and Third Eye Blind
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Third Eye Blind chronology
Third Eye Blind
(1997)
Blue
(1999)
Out of the Vein
(2003)


In 1999, Third Eye Blind began writing new material and recorded their 13-track album Blue, which was released on November 23, 1999. It was a moodier, darker album than the band's first, though the first single was the poppy "Never Let You Go". The album went on to sell over 2 million copies.

During the band's tour shortly after the release of Blue, Kevin Cadogan was "released" from the band (allegedly following a vote by the band's other members). Tony Fredianelli, who had some limited experience with the band previously, joined the band shortly thereafter. Cadogan subsequently sued Third Eye Blind for breach of contract, with a settlement of an undisclosed amount permanently ending the relationship.

"New Girl" was included as the opening track on the American Pie soundtrack.

[edit] Track listing

First Printing

  1. "Anything" – 2:00
  2. "Wounded" – 4:51
  3. "10 Days Late" – 3:05
  4. "Never Let You Go" – 3:57
  5. "Deep Inside of You" – 4:10
  6. "1000 Julys" – 3:53
  7. "An Ode to Maybe" – 2:36
  8. "The Red Summer Sun" – 5:25
  9. "Camouflage" – 4:35
  10. "Farther" – 4:01
  11. "Slow Motion" – 5:07
  12. "Darkness" – 5:47
  13. "Darwin" – 8:32
  14. "New Girl" (Japanese release only)

Due to concerns about its lyrical content, Elektra removed the vocals from "Slow Motion" for its United States release. International releases contain the full song.

After the fadeout of "Darwin," there is about 12 minutes of silence, and then a hidden track, an extended coda of "The Red Summer Sun."

Second Printing

  1. "Anything" – 2:00
  2. "Wounded" – 4:51
  3. "10 Days Late" – 3:05
  4. "Never Let You Go" – 3:57
  5. "Deep Inside of You" – 4:10
  6. "1000 Julys" – 3:53
  7. "An Ode to Maybe" – 2:36
  8. "The Red Summer Sun" – 5:25
  9. "Camouflage" – 4:35
  10. "Farther" – 4:01
  11. "Darkness" – 5:47
  12. "Darwin" – 5:47
  13. "Slow Motion" – 6:00
  14. "New Girl" (Japanese release only)

After the ending of "Slow Motion," there is about 3 minutes of silence, and then a hidden track, an extended coda of "The Red Summer Sun."

Third Eye Blind
Stephan Jenkins | Tony Fredianelli | Arion Salazar | Brad Hargreaves
Kevin Cadogan
Discography
Studio albums: Third Eye Blind | Blue | Out of the Vein
Compilation: A Collection
Singles: "Semi Charmed Life" | "Graduate" | "Losing a Whole Year" | "Jumper" | "How's It Going to Be" | "Anything"
"Never Let You Go" | "Deep Inside of You" | "10 Days Late" | "Blinded" | "Crystal Baller"
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