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After a string of hits across the first half of the nineties, the Gin Blossoms disbanded by the decade's end. With the appearance of a greatest hits collection continuing to keep their songs alive, the band did a reunion show that led to a full fledged tour in 2002. Returning to the studio with a dozen new songs, Major Lodge Victory is their first new album in ten years. It's full of guitar hooks wedded to emotionally evocative lyrics ("I promise I won't hurt you anymore" "Mama said your life wouldn't be too easy, that's about the only thing she said at all"), most songs being by band founder Jesse Valenzuela. Robin Wilson's lightly vibratoed vocals have an evocative presence that call to mind Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield anyone?). The band manages to be at once crisp and powerful, occasionally finding grooves to settle into, but never straying far from the dramatic needs of each song. --David Greenberger

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 3.39 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hybrid Recordings
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Hybrid Recordings
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000G2YD14
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Jimmy Jam

GB are for real

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2006

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The last three times I saw the Gin Blossoms they kept saying "we got a new record coming out soon" just like all of the bands that at one time had some great hits but can't get signed again. I optimistically smiled every time I heard Robin say it, but after so many years I didn't think I'd hear something truly new from them. When they announced the release in the Spring I was still just waiting. And I knew if it actually came out it might be a half-hearted effort. Well, it's not.

It's not actually totally like NMS or CIS, but similar. Some of the songs have the signature GB sound, some have a sound that seems to be more comtemporary (Heart Shaped Locket doesn't really sound like them but its a good song). No doubt, though, this is a Gin Blossoms record, and it's a good one. I seem to like the slower songs better (Someday Soon is great, and so is Egde of the World) but Learning the Hard Way and Come on Hard are similar to songs on NMS and sound great. I think the difference in some of the sound is that it was probably written over a long span of time. Overall, though, this CD is classic Gin Blossoms and well worth the money. The only thing at all that I didn't like is that the bass on just about every song is cranked way up. I think that is the sound they are tying to get because when they came to town just after the release they had the bass cranked up and it didn't sound as good as their previous shows.

Way to go, guys! Bring us another new one in a couple of years!

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James Horlan

Major

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2008

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One of the most oft-told myths of the 90's alternative music scene is that Gin Blossoms were a lesser band without the songwriting of Doug Hopkins, who wrote their big hits Hey Jealousy and Found Out About You. Now I happen to agree that the latter song is one of the great songs of the 90's and it's in my personal all-time favorites list and nothing they've done since has equaled it, but it's still just one song......and a re-listen of Congratulations I'm Sorry and Major Lodge Victory should prove beyond a doubt that the Hopkins myth is mis-guided. He was a gifted songwriter to be sure, but Robin Wilson, Bill Leen, and Jesse Valenzuela (the principal writers since) have crafted two, very deep, albums since then, full of good songs.

And that's what's great about Congrats and Lodge: They're chock full of great songs, and noticeably lacking any bad ones, or even ones that smack of being "filler" material. The songs take advantage of Wilson's clear voice, with Valenzuela backing him, and the terrific guitar playing of Valenzuela and Scott Johnson. It's just a pleasure to be able to listen to a guy who can actually sing (and not wail), where I can understand pretty much every piece of lyric coming at me, and Robin Wilson delivers that.

My only real complaint is that Major Lodge Victory took 10 years to come out. I hope their next album will see the light of day a lot sooner than that, I'm looking forward to it.

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Ronald Cloninger

After a few listens it really grew on me.

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2010

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I have sen some others saying this sounds like the other GB's cds, I don't think so. The first time I started listening to this disc I was skipping songs after a few seconds BECAUSE they didn't sound like old GB songs. In fact my first reaction was "this cd isn't very good". They just didn't have the instant hook the old songs did. And I am a huge blossoms fan from the old days. Anyway I pretty much had shelved the disc after the first listen.

Later I went to a GB concert and they did Come On Hard and I was like "Wow, what song is this? Is it on their new No Chocolate Cake cd?" The guy next to me said it was on Major lodge Victory. So when I got home I decided to give it another listen. Then after a few listens it began to grow on me. And now I like pretty much all the songs on here so give it at least a few spins full through before rushing to judgement.

My favorites from this cd. Learning The Hard Way, Come On Hard, Curious Thing, Jet Black Sunrise, Someday Soon, and Heart Shaped Locket.

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It's a Lovely Album

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2014

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It's a shame this album never received much promotion, as I think it is now officially my favorite Gin Blossom's album. It seems like the members of the band matured quite a bit as songwriters in their absence from the spotlight. It's an album that has grown on me in the last few months. About half of the songs instantly grabbed my attention from the first listen. These were, "Learning the Hard Way," "Heart Shaped Locket," "Curious Thing," and "Fool for the Taking." They kept my attention long enough for the others to grow on me. I love most of them more now than the ones I originally couldn't get enough of. These songs are spread out in such a way that there is no lull in the album where I start skipping songs. Major Lodge Victory is mainly about relationships, though no two views of them are alike. Here's to hoping more people find out about this little gem.

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Bach the Rock

Thanks for the History Larry

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2009

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I don't get the bad reviews. NME was the perfect album, would be hard to top, but that does not make this, or the other releases (and Gas Giants, Poppin Wheelies) bad. Sure, a little more gloss, not so deep in lyrical content, but still all worthy of the praise that is in the majority. I just saw them live outdoors, Robin Wilson is from the area so they perform often and sometimes for free (HOW COOL IS THAT !!). Announced that they are working on another release, can't wait.

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F. Nava

Total Victory with Major Lodge Victory!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2008

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This CD is awesome!!

It's hard to think that the Gin Blossoms were gone so long. And now that they have reunited, they have proved that they have so much more to offer.

I put on Major Lodge Victory, and it was filled, from start to finish, with the great melodies, harmonies, and chord changes that made the Blossoms so great.

Listen to "Learning The Hard Way," "The End Of The World," "Curious Thing," "Heart Shaped Locket," "Come On Hard," "Long Time Gone," etc. etc. and tell me if your feet don't start tapping or your head starts bopping. Pure power pop.

Gin Blossoms, you haven't missed a beat!

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Jean-marc Gaebele

BIZZAREMENT JOUISSIF !

Reviewed in France on July 15, 2011

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Selon mon bagage je n'aurais jamais dû entendre parler des GIN BLOSSOMS et pourtant ...
Ce groupe américain , originaire de l'Arizona , existe depuis 1987 et nous propose une synthèse entre le rock et la
pop , des plus originales !
Pas très prolifique et inégal , le groupe réussi un petit chef-d'oeuvre avec cet album ''Major Lodge Victory'' , qui
date de 2006...
L'album idéal pour concilier une fille de 18 ans avec son père , qui en a trente de plus !
Exit les Yes ( papa , c'est d'la daube ), les Status quo ( encore les bucherons ), les GIN BLOSSOMS ont le mérite
de ne pas se faire ''jarreté '' de l'auto-radio !
Entre ''SUM 41 & THE FRAY '' , un mélange très mélodique inter-génération !
Le vieux-con , citeraient des influences du côté des ''Smitherens'' ou des ''Bodeans '' !
Bref , ci vous frisé dangereusement avec la cinquantaine ...et que vous voulez épater votre fille ou votre fils ,
GIN BLOSSOMS est à acquérir d'urgence !

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Michael

Schöne Melodien , gute Produktion

Reviewed in Germany on May 4, 2018

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Ich mag die Musik der Gin Blossoms doch sehr, wahrscheinlich wie The Cornells(74-75)der ewige Geheimtipp.Das ist handgemachte Musik, oft rockig , melodisch und nicht überproduziert.Bin gerade dabei, mir die Originalalben(meist Import) zu besorgen, Dank Amazon klappt das gut.

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Bomba

Fantastic CD

Reviewed in Australia on August 15, 2019

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Great quality and good value for a CD that is not on Spotify

Leo

Eccellente

Reviewed in Italy on May 13, 2016

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I Gin Blossoms sono stati purtroppo una meteora. I loro album sono uno più bello dell'altro. Il presente non è da meno: Stupendi. Più meritevoli di attenzione rispetto a tanti blasonati musicisti della scena rock.

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sunday

アリゾナ*夏*変わらないメロディ♪

Reviewed in Japan on August 16, 2006

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2002年に再結成を果たしたアリゾナのジン･ブロッサムズ。待望（10年ぶり！）の新作（3rd アルバム）です。

彼らの特徴でもあるキャッチーで切ないメロディと、疾走感溢れるサウンドは健在♪

Gbs節全開の爽やかなオープニングナンバー、Learning The Hard Wayでアリゾナの熱い夏が始まります！

疾走系ロックナンバーCome On Hard、Long Time Goneのかっこよさ、

不思議な雰囲気を持ったHeart Shaped Locketのおもしろさ、

聴いていると笑顔になってしまうLet's Play Two、Curious Thingのメロディの可愛さ、などなど聴き所満載の名曲揃い。

バラードThe End of The World、Jet Black Sunriseの切なさも、ロビンの哀愁溢れる歌声と共にお薦めです。

レンブランツのダニー･ワイルドが参加したFool For The Takingは、新Gbsにふさわしい勢いのある、ライブで聴いてみたいロックナンバー♪

そしてラストのしっとりとしたCalifornia Sunで夏は幕を閉じます。

10年ぶりにジン･ブロッサムズが鳴らしたのは希望の音。

ジャケットの夏の青空のように爽やかで眩しいサウンドには、

今までにない前向きさとこれからも前進していくという決意がみなぎっているような気がします。

一人でも多くの人にこのアルバムを聴いてもらいたいと心から思うのと同時に、

日本盤が発売されることを強く希望します。

そして、夏の魔法が一杯詰まったこの素晴らしいアルバムをPlayする彼らがいつか日本でみられますように！

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