The beautiful and powerful Slow Motion may be the band’s greatest achievement, it surpasses pretty much everything on “Self-Titled” and everything after. The track is driven by synth bass lines and guitar and vocal volume swells. Although “Blue” is not quite up to par with its predecessor in terms of quality, it tops “Self-Titled,” in terms of uniqueness. Musically, “Blue” was similar enough to “Self-Titled” to be successful, but also different enough to stand out as a separate commodity. Cadogan contributed a great deal of songwriting to these first two albums and was considered one of the major weapons of the band. In 1999, Third Eye Blind followed their tremendous debut with the superb “Blue.” “Blue” marks the final album in which Third Eye Blind had guitarist Kevin Cadogan in the lineup. Tracks such as The Background and Motorcycle Drive-By received critical acclaim, and were highlights of the release. The debut overall was energetic, passionate, and even depressing at times. Much of the band’s success was propelled by singles Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and How’s it Gonna Be. In Third Eye Blind’s case, their 1997 Self-Titled release was immensely popular, and appealed to both mainstream society and the critics. There are many benefits to releasing a highly successful debut. Review Summary: Third Eye Blind continues their greatness, with a superb follow-up record.
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