Comments on: A review of Third Eye Blind’s Loyola concert

By: ElectrikBill

ElectrikBill — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:31:05 +0000

Say what you want about Stephan Jenkins and 3eb, but in the late 90’s I couldn’t get Semi-Charmed Life out of my head. Now it’s the late 00’s and I can’t stop listening to Non Dairy Creamer.

By: AkdovAuston

AkdovAuston — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:57:21 +0000

Ok, first of all, lyrically Stephan Jenkins is a king, self-titled, blue, and out of the vein will all support that statement. Musically the band does just as good of a job at complementing what he has to say throughout all three albums, i think it is all brilliant. The only reason this bitch gave them a bad review is because the only song’s she probably knew were the “hits” when those aren’t even their best songs. And if those songs are the reason someone is going to see the band then they shouldn’t complain, no one should ever go to a concert because they heard a couple songs on the radio 10 years ago. Also, another thing shes gotta consider is how underrated and poorly promoted Blue and Out of The Vein really were, 3eb even admits it themselves. If these albums were promoted as good as the first then there would be no question on how good they are. Maybe their new stuff is a little different but until they actually release the cd like they said they were going to do 2 years ago I’m not saying anything. Also them losing Arion probably has an effect on the whole bands moral and they may no longer be who they were years ago, but I’ve seen them 3 times in the past 2 years and each show was amazing although very similar, but that led me to catching a drumstick so i cant complain.

By: bird whisperer

bird whisperer — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:24:17 +0000

this article is written my someone obviously not fawned by 3eb. Its really stupid that this guy thinks that from watching one little crowds response in the dark that ” Omg they have lost their touch, and they arent cool anymore”. I have been to 3 concerts from around the country in the past few years and u know something funny, every single one was crazy people creaming and jumping from the front to the back of the crowd. I don’t know where u were but 3eb yes, 3eb music from the 90’s and yea they’re a little older but never have they lost their touch 3eb is the same 3eb from day one.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:43:56 +0000

The only thing that was right on here was 3eb defining a generation you are correct in that manner. I was not there at their concert nor have I ever seen a live performance of 3eb’s. But the music the band has created over the years has been the most inspiring sound of my life. I am thrilled to hear new stuff is coming out and I can not believe Stephen is now 44. They still sound great from the looks of this and hopefully this next album will bring a curtain close to an era of dysfunctional youth who are now growing older just like the idols we have came to adore. I know the sound of 3eb will echo throughout time as Stephen is undoubtedly the greatest lyricist of our life’s and more people who stumble upon this band will recognize the peace in their words.

By: Nor Cals #1 3eb fan

Nor Cals #1 3eb fan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:48:11 +0000

So its been a while since I’ve been to a 3eb show. I have been keeping up with their new material. It does sound fantastic. I think Non-Dairy Creamer is a brilliant metaphor in this coming of age. Sure 3eb is aging, and the energy of the show might not be as exciting, but its not about that. It is more of a cultural fan base. You should know all the words or have that spiritual connection where you find yourself in their music and their message when you go to a concert. We all go to these shows to find ourselves. We are in this together. We rock the backyard. This is what and this is where 3eb is going. I for one can whole heartedly say that I have made 3eb my own. It is my addiction and my some what of my religion. I found myself through 3eb. It is my pleasure to share my wealth of the band with all of my experiences and memories. Long live 3eb, long after we do.

By: Foxy

Foxy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:28:24 +0000

Can any post the lyrics to non-dairy creamer?? I just saw them play at SUNY Oswego but I couldn’t understand most of the lyrics and cannot find them anywhere because the song has not yet been recorded.

By: ummmm....

ummmm.... — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:40:29 +0000

I think it’s pretty obvious that this article was not written by someone who owns Third Eye Blind’s self-titled album, inarguably their best. The band played EVERY track off of its most popular album, along with the major hits from the other 2 old albums and 2 or 3 new songs.
I have zero idea where you can come from saying that the concert was disjointed. They played for almost 2 hours giving long-time fans a chance to hear some of the more obscure songs (Burning Man and London were weaved and sampled into each other), a chance for moderate fans to hear Crystal Baller and Deep Inside of You, and people who only know Jumper and Semi-Charmed Life a chance to relive 90s nostalgia.
Jenkins is certainly a weird guy and made very odd comments about his relationship to the audience, but he put on a good show with a vitality that belies his age. I have yet to hear anyone, but the reviewer, complain and say this concert was anything but a great 2-hour time travel back to 90s alternative music.

By: fleetwood

fleetwood — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:55:38 +0000

third eye blind kicks ass, they have some new songs that really could be hits, non dairy creamer is not a bad tune but the lyrics are odd, about to break is a sweet song, this review is terrible, a 3rd grader could do better,

By: Stephen Neal

Stephen Neal — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:36:41 +0000

Listen man, i don’t know what the hell your problem is, but just because someone likes an older band doesn’t mean they’re fixated in the past. There is absolutely nothing the fuck wrong with 3eb and its a shame because I guess you dont have the goddam brain capacity to appreciate their music. I have no clue what you are trying to infer, maybe that we should all blair “free bird” on our car stereos 24/7 because Lynard Skynard was a “relevant, meaningful” band? I dont give a rats ass if their music isn’t significant. Thats not exactly what im going for. I just like their sound. Listen man, i like plenty of music, some of which includes the classics and rap. But, just because some of us have our own particular tastes and like 3eb doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with that. There is more to them than their 90’s radio hits. Most of my favorite 3eb music comes from their third album released in ‘03. I understand that you are too sophisticated an individual to possibly recognize the appeal of 3eb’s music, but if that be the case i once again must ask why the hell you are even looking at this review. You an your megazord can fuck off.

By: No

No — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:01:49 +0000

How do you feel when you realize that the world has passed you and your crappy shallow ’90s bands by? Do you turn on the radio and actively think, “Man, I wish things were more wholesome and artistic today, not like all of that rap music that’s poisoning the air.” Then do you go put on your copy of Now! That’s What I Call Music volume 1 and slowly remember the good old days? Because your perception of culture, what’s good or bad, is so painfully limited that anyone with a brain could assemble a collage of more relevant and meaningful bands as easily as the muthafuckin’ Megazord. Oh, sure, but you have your memories and that’s all you need, but do you realize that the world has moved on and you haven’t? Holding on to a band with some value ain’t so bad but Third Eye Blind? Goddamn, wake up and smell the Kool-Aid.