Gin Blossoms are an American rock band formed in Tempe, Arizona in 1987. They broke through commercially with the 1992 album New Miserable Experience. Doug Hopkins was a principal songwriter; he died in 1993. The band split in 1997 and reconvened in the 2000s, releasing Major Lodge Victory in 2006.

Notable singles and album tracks discussed in the reviews include "Hey Jealousy", "Found Out About You" and "Follow You Down". Reviews characterise the band's sound as roots-influenced, jangle/Byrds-like guitar pop with radio-friendly melodies and occasional grunge-tinged guitar work.

DeBaser's reviews describe Gin Blossoms as a Tempe, Arizona roots/jangle-tinged alt-rock band that broke through in the early 1990s with New Miserable Experience. Reviews emphasise Doug Hopkins' central songwriting and tragic death (1993), the band's radio-friendly melodic songs, and their later reunions and releases.

For:Fans of 1990s alternative rock, jangle-pop and roots-influenced guitar bands

 And after all, he killed himself in 1993, so...

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 This album and its story would fit well in a self-esteem and leadership manual: having lost the "boss" as well as the author of most of the songs (in truth, done away with) just at the peak of their success, and then dealing with their respective consciences and any feelings of guilt for the suicide of their expelled companion, the remaining Gin Blossoms band together and roll up their sleeves.

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 The first album by the Gin Blossoms, like what happened with many bands, especially in the nineties, is a work that initially went completely unnoticed and was re-released later by the major labels.

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