Welcome to the first ever review series for this website. The debut album often gets lost after a follow-up release tops the charts but sometimes a band’s first album reaches platinum levels. Either way, the Debut Album Series will review … Continue reading Debut Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Dusted
Stop laughing. Technically, I attended one concert and came close to seeing three before the shutdown. But, as the coronavirus loomed and bands figured out ways to reach the masses without touring I did manage to see a couple of … Continue reading Top Concerts of 2020
It wasn’t ideal, but I’ll take it. Gin Blossoms highlighted the first ever “Salute to Service” concert on Sunday, live streamed free of charge, and hosted by Arizona State University to celebrate Veterans Day while honoring veterans and active duty … Continue reading Concert Review: Gin Blossoms – Salute to Service
Well, what took so long? After decades of inactivity, ok maybe a little exaggeration but not by much, Semisonic returns with the EP You’re Not Alone, the band’s first collection of new music in nearly 20 years. Semisonic captured fame … Continue reading Album Review: Semisonic – You’re Not Alone
The Concert Shirt. If you attend a concert without going home with a concert t-shirt you didn’t really attend the show. At least that was my thinking many years ago. As such, I have many concert shirts, also known as … Continue reading The Best Concert T-Shirts (I Own)
Major Lodge Victory slipped under the radar (landed at #159 on Billboard 200) and quickly disappeared in 2006 but marked the turning point in a log slog back to relevance Gin Blossoms fully enjoy today. In many respects, Gin Blossoms … Continue reading Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Major Lodge Victory
Robin Wilson, singer for Gin Blossoms, hits the band’s official YouTube channel tonight at 6 p.m. (PST) to play some music and spread some love to everyone. If you like Gin Blossoms or just need a break from the craziness … Continue reading Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms Live Tonight on YouTube
So much for putting a quiet end to Drew’s Reviews. Last year I struggled with whether to call it a blog and at one point had made up my mind with a plan to end it, leaving the Top 10 … Continue reading Top 10 Concerts of 2019
When I think of college and the bands that defined those years, Gin Blossoms always rise to the top. To this day, numerous songs off New Miserable Experience elicit those unrealized feelings at the time that today bring back memories … Continue reading Top 10 Best* Gin Blossoms Songs
Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms filled the 2,500 seats at the Cowlitz Ballroom on Sunday at Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, WA as the two bands close in on the end of their summer long Now’s the Time Tour in near … Continue reading Concert Review: All Charisma and Heart with Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms
