Top Ten Songs of Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind's Top Ten Songs

By Tim Hawver, published Jun 07, 2007
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Third Eye Blind is best known for their 1997 smash hit 'Semi-Charmed Life.' But fans of theirs know there is much more to the band. A typical Third Eye Blind album will feature a blend of radio-friendly singles and album tracks that will blow you away. Lead singer, Stephan Jenkins, is a superb lyricist (he obtained an English Literature degree). They are a highly underrated band and are often mistakenly dismissed as commercial fluff from the nineties.

Third Eye Blind formed in the early nineties and took the world by storm in 1997 when they released their self-titled debut album. That album was lead by the single 'Semi Charmed Life,' which instantly took over mainstream radio. A handful of hits followed; such as 'How's It Gonna Be,' 'Never Let You Go,' and 'Jumper.' As quickly as the hits came, they left. Third Eye Blind's second album, 'Blue,' failed to generate the buzz that their debut had. They have only released one album since 1999.

Third Eye Blind still tours and is prepping a new album, but it is widely believed that their heyday has past. They did, however, leave behind a catalog of music that will make anyone who lived through the nineties smile and some hidden gems that everyone should check out.

Here are the top ten Third Eye Blind songs:

10. Jumper- Jumper was a big hit from their self titled debut album. The song is believed to be about suicide prevention. Favorite lyric: The angry boy is a bit too insane, icing over a secret pain. You know you don't belong.

9. Palm Reader- This is Stephen Jenkins' favorite song from their latest album 'Out Of the Vein.' It even got Howard Stern's seal of approval when it was played for him by Jenkins. Favorite lyric: You're just another debtor to some palm reader, who's got her hands mixed up.

8. Tattoo of the Sun- This song didn't make it on to Third Eye Blind's debut album. It was, however, the B-side to 'Semi-Charmed Life.' It became very popular among Third Eye Blind fans. So popular, in fact, that it was included on their greatest hits album nearly ten years later. Favorite lyric: I believe everything you say, 'Cause you're not frightened the way I've been.

Top Ten Songs of Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins is most known for his lyrical prowess.

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That's from their song 'How's It Gonna Be' it was a pretty big hit in 1998. Great song!

Posted on 06/07/2007 at 10:06:00 PM

 
Ooh, I used to love this band! What is that called where the lyrics are something like: "How's it gonna be; when you found out that there was nothing between you and me?"

Posted on 06/07/2007 at 10:06:00 PM

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