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Dopamine
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the San Francisco alternative rock band led by Stephan Jenkins is its first album in six years.
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  • Record Label: Mega Collider
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge
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My mom recovered - alcoholic Gave me opera and Jackson My mom recovered - alcoholic Gave me opera and Jackson Pollock Said all these things, all... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 16, 2015
    80
    Dopamine isn't his best record, and it might be his worst, but for one of the slyest songwriters from the past two decades of pop, "worst" can still be pretty damn great.
  2. AllMusic
    Jun 16, 2015
    60
    Even if Dopamine shows the scars of labor, that in itself is impressive, and it also emphasizes how, nearly 20 years into his career, Stephan Jenkins prefers to indulge in his idiosyncrasies and not polish them for reasons related to pop.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 16, 2015
    60
    Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins still rocks the same springy sing-rap, and he's still got a knack for spinning sunshine out of moody tunes.
  4. Consequence
    Jun 16, 2015
    50
    early tracks contain all the stuff Jenkins excels at; hell, there’s even a kind of charm to cringe-worthy lines like, “Go ahead, take my heart up/ Roll it up like a joint.” Unfortunately, that charm wears off as the album drifts away from wistful pop rock and Jenkins visits some of his other, less enthralling ghosts.
  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 28, 2015
    50
    The songs are wrought elaborately enough.... Yet this album seems carefully calibrated not to disappoint the conservative fan.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. SweGart
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    10/10 if nothing else but for an artist that took time to write what he felt, ( even if YES cheezy sometimes) its VERY welcome, in an age10/10 if nothing else but for an artist that took time to write what he felt, ( even if YES cheezy sometimes) its VERY welcome, in an age where crap-tastic lyrics run rampant. I've spent a long time waiting for this album, and I feel like Jenkins delivered. The track "Something In You" is my first choice. 3EB thanks, God Bless.… Expand
  2. mdakid939
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed this album. A lot of hard-thought lyrics throughout and most of them matched the music perfectly. Jenkins has still got it.Thoroughly enjoyed this album. A lot of hard-thought lyrics throughout and most of them matched the music perfectly. Jenkins has still got it. This better not be their last album. He still has a lot more to offer. Must listens are Everything is Easy, Shipboard Cook, Say It, and Exiles.… Expand
  4. Jay9
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Classic TEB sound with a modern twist. Definitely worth listening if you are a Third Eye Blind fan.
  5. chiefboiler23
    Jun 18, 2015
    8
    Quite easily their best album since Blue; which should be the case since it has been years in between each album. You can tell they went backQuite easily their best album since Blue; which should be the case since it has been years in between each album. You can tell they went back to their roots with some of the 80's and 90's themed sounds and electric wane on the guitar solos. The lyrics aren't as strong as I would have hoped from Jenkins, but you can tell he put thought in to this album.… Expand
  6. ayysuvi
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    Even though I find 3EB's first albums to be the best ones, I still think this album has something special in it. The best song in my opinionEven though I find 3EB's first albums to be the best ones, I still think this album has something special in it. The best song in my opinion is Blade, and to me it sounds like a song that could have easily been in their second album. It could have been their best song to date, if it had been the work of Jenkins and Cadogan.… Expand
  7. pitcherandy
    Jun 21, 2015
    7
    This album is 2 more good songs away from being a 9/10. It is better than what the national critics are saying. If you are a fan of 3eb, thenThis album is 2 more good songs away from being a 9/10. It is better than what the national critics are saying. If you are a fan of 3eb, then you will like this record. "Get me out of here" and "say it" are A+ songs… Expand
  8. geedup
    Jul 12, 2015
    4
    Havn't listened to 3rd eye blind in years. Took a listen as I liked them back in the day. I give credit where credit is due, the singer soundsHavn't listened to 3rd eye blind in years. Took a listen as I liked them back in the day. I give credit where credit is due, the singer sounds the same. The melodies are nice, but the album is boring. It sounds like the songs back in the day. San't say i'd listen again.… Expand

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