Dusted cover

Dusted

Gin Blossoms · 1989

36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, capturing youthful angst and heartache.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • youthful angst and heartache
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • melodic hooks for easy recall

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lengthy immersive experiences
  • prefer complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Dusted' was the Gin Blossoms' debut album, laying the groundwork for their subsequent success. At this time, they were establishing their sound in the burgeoning alternative rock scene of the late '80s, following a shift from local band performances to a more polished studio production.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lost Horizons 2:48
  • 2 Cajun Song 2:43
  • 3 Found Out About You 3:19
  • 4 Girls Can't Wait 3:00
  • 5 Something Wrong 2:40
  • 6 Idiot Summer 3:50
  • 7 Angels Tonight 2:36
  • 8 Keli Richards 2:31
  • 9 Hey Jealousy 3:30
  • 10 I Can Sleep 3:31
  • 11 Slave Dealer's Daughter 2:33
  • 12 Fireworks 3:06

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