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Episode 129: Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

Episode 129: Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

FromVinyl Emergency


Episode 129: Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

FromVinyl Emergency

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Influenced heavily by The Smithereens, The Replacements and R.E.M., Arizona mainstays Gin Blossoms became one of the biggest bands of the early and mid-90's. Single after single from their major label debut New Miserable Experience -- "Hey Jealousy," "Found Out About You," "Until I Fall Away" and more -- caught fire on MTV as well as on pop, alternative and college radio. Now recognized as a modern power-pop classic, the record eventually sold over five million copies and spent a remarkable three years on the charts. The quintet found additional success with their follow-up LP, 1996's Congratulations I'm Sorry, and hits like "Follow You Down" and "Til I Hear It From You." In 2017, both full-lengths were finally pressed to vinyl for the first time, in honor of former album's 25th anniversary. Today, Gin Blossoms lead vocalist Robin Wilson talks about working at record stores through the 80's, his obsession with Urge Overkill, fronting his childhood heroes Kiss on Letterman, and fighting for what became New Miserable Experience's now iconic album art. Keep up on band news, music, social media and more at ginblossoms.net.
Released:
May 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Interviews and anecdotes with musicians, album collectors, LP manufacturers and beyond about our connection to vinyl records.