Symphony of Decay

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Symphony of Decay EP

Studio album by Third Eye Blind
Released	Unreleased
Recorded	2003-2004
Genre	Alternative rock
Producer(s)	Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, and Third Eye Blind

Symphony of Decay is an unreleased EP by the rock band Third Eye Blind.

The EP is the result of a deal struck in 1999 between Third Eye Blind's label, Elektra Records, and the band regarding a track on their album, Blue. Because of the violent, controversial lyrics in the song "Slow Motion" and currents events such as the tragedy at Columbine High School, Elektra forced the band to release Blue with an instrumental version of "Slow Motion." However, because of this censorship, the band was given a $1 million dollar advance from Elektra to start their own label. On this label, Elektra suggested that they release the unedited "Slow Motion" as part of an EP.

After Blue was released, with the censored version of "Slow Motion", the band mentioned that they would indeed work on an EP of 6 or 7 songs. It was scheduled to contain the full version of "Slow Motion" and another one or two songs with vocals, as well as several instrumentals. This EP became known amongst fans as "Black" or "Symphony of Decay" due to naming ideas thrown about by the band; a member of the band confirmed the "Symphony of Decay" title in 2004.

The EP has now been finished but Elektra refused to release it because of its lack of commercial viability. Instead, the label insisted on a new album from the band. The band hopes to find a way to release the completed EP in the future.