Third Eye Blind formed in San Francisco in 1993 around frontman Stephan Jenkins, and their 1997 self-titled debut owned late-'90s alternative radio — Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and How's It Going to Be, all on one record. Start there; it's still the one everybody reaches for. Browse Third Eye Blind vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Third Eye Blind formed in San Francisco, California in 1993. Frontman and principal songwriter Stephan Jenkins has been the band's constant member through numerous lineup changes, including the notable early contributions of guitarist Kevin Cadogan. Their self-titled debut became one of the defining alternative rock albums of the late 1990s, and the band has maintained a dedicated following across subsequent decades.
Third Eye Blind play alternative rock and pop rock characterized by bright, melodic hooks, layered guitars, and Jenkins's rapid, lyrically dense vocal style that often paired upbeat music with darker subject matter. Their debut in particular is remembered for hits that became staples of 1990s alternative radio.
The self-titled debut has been reissued in anniversary vinyl editions reflecting its enduring popularity. Original Elektra pressings and colored-vinyl variants of the catalog are of interest to fans of 1990s alternative rock.
Listeners new to Third Eye Blind almost always start with the self-titled debut (1997). For related listening, see and.
