Gin Blossoms
Congratulations I'm Sorry
A & M
31454 0469 2
(1996)
Rock/Pop
CD, 13
Tracks, 45:38
Length
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01 |
Day Job |
Scott Johnson; Bill Leen; Phillip Rhodes; Jesse Valenzuela; Robin Wilson |
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03:51 |
02 |
Highwire |
Robin Wilson |
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02:24 |
03 |
Follow You Down |
Scott Johnson; Bill Leen; Phillip Rhodes; Jesse Valenzuela; Robin Wilson |
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04:30 |
04 |
Not Only Numb |
Phillip Rhodes; Robin Wilson |
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03:06 |
05 |
As Long As It Matters |
Phillip Rhodes; Jesse Valenzuela; Robin Wilson |
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04:31 |
06 |
Perfectly Still |
Scott Johnson; Bill Leen |
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04:05 |
07 |
7th Inning Stretch |
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00:14 |
08 |
My Car |
Jesse Valenzuela |
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04:17 |
09 |
Virginia |
Jesse Valenzuela |
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04:02 |
10 |
Whitewash |
Bill Leen; Robin Wilson |
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03:19 |
11 |
I Can't Figure You Out |
Jesse Valenzuela |
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03:18 |
12 |
Memphis Time |
Scott Johnson; Jesse Valenzuela |
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03:14 |
13 |
Competition Smile |
Phillip Rhodes; Robin Wilson |
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04:47 |
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Packaging |
Jewel Case |
Spars |
DDD |
Sound |
Stereo |
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Vocals |
Robin Wilson |
Guitar |
Jesse Valenzuela |
Drums |
Phillip Rhodes |
Bass |
Bill Leen |
Guitar |
Scott Johnson |
Musician |
Gin Blossoms |
Producer |
Gin Blossoms; John Hampton |
Engineer |
John Hampton; Erik Flettrich |
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Index |
#
1333 |
Owner |
Dave |
Tags |
Pop Rock |
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Most observers wondered if the Gin Blossoms would be able to deliver a consistent second album after the departure (and subsequent suicide) of Doug Hopkins, their former guitarist who wrote "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You," the two big hits from the band's debut. Congratulations...I'm Sorry proves that they can. The Gin Blossoms haven't backed away from the sound that made New Miserable Experience a hit. It's filled with chiming guitars, sweet melodies, and simple, catchy hooks, as well as a sturdy grasp of traditional pop/rock songwriting that results in a number of gems. The only fault of Congratulations...I'm Sorry is that it sounds a bit too close to the debut -- there's virtually no difference in terms of style and production. As such, it builds a case for their craftsmanship. The Gin Blossoms may not have much new to say, but they say it well throughout Congratulations...I'm Sorry. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine (allmusic.com)