New Miserable Experience – Rarities Edition cover

New Miserable Experience – Rarities Edition

Gin Blossoms · 2010

62 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock

A collection of jangly melodies and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the bittersweet essence of alternative rock.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it showcases previously unreleased material from the band’s earlier years, providing fans with deeper insight into their creative process. The Gin Blossoms' music continues to influence contemporary indie rock artists, maintaining relevance in the genre despite the band's fluctuating activity levels over the years.
Career context
When 'New Miserable Experience – Rarities Edition' was released in 2010, the Gin Blossoms were revisiting their roots after a long hiatus since their last studio album in 2006. This compilation included unreleased tracks and live recordings, reflecting on their legacy during a time when nostalgia for 90s alternative rock was resurging.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Keli Richards Standout 3:04
  • 2 Just South of Nowhere 3:25
  • 3 Angels Tonight 3:33
  • 4 Blue Eyes Bleeding 2:30
  • 5 Soul Deep 3:04
  • 6 Heart Away 2:20
  • 7 Cold River Dick 1:15
  • 8 Christine Irene 2:42
  • 9 Number One 2:35
  • 10 Idiot Summer 4:12
  • 11 Back of a Car 2:43
  • 12 Allison Road '94 (remix) Standout 3:21
  • 13 Hold Me Down (live) 4:55
  • 14 Hey Jealousy (live) 3:57
  • 15 Mrs. Rita (live) 4:20
  • 16 29 (live) 4:06
  • 17 Movin' on Up (live) 2:56
  • 18 Folsom Prison Blues (live) 3:08
  • 19 Pieces of the Night (Piano Ending) 4:20

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