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We’ve received three press releases in the past hour notifying us that Third Eye Blind’s new album accidentally leaked online.

We’re dubious. It’s not that we don’t believe Ursa Major can be found online. We just don’t believe that anyone gives a fuck.

Apparently, this “accidental” leak has prompted the band to officially release the album (its first in six years) on Monday — one full day before it was supposed to come out.

Says frontman Stephan Jenkins: “I leave the country and my album ends up leaking. I was in Jakarta performing for the fine citizens of Indonesia after their devastating terrorist attack — I can’t speak more highly of the country.” (Yeah, we too are wondering what the fuck this has to do with anything.)

He continues: “And to those leakers who posted the wrong album, well, shame on you for being lazy. You guys know the lyrics and presentation are important to us. Rock on!”

Yes, his final words are “Rock on!”

If you actually care about Third Eye Blind and want to hear the album legally, the band is streaming it on its MySpace page. The rest of us can just carry on with our day by listening to something good. —Michael Gallucci

This article appears in Aug 12-18, 2009.

54 replies on “Press Release Claims People Care About Third Eye Blind”

  2. you sir, are a complete fucking idiot.

    for a music reporter, you’ve apparently been on the moon for the past few years.

  3. 3eb are great. They are pretty much one of the best bands of the 90’s. Only the people who actually listened all the way though their Self Titled album will tell you this (and not just heard 2 singles).

  4. i have an idea: do some research on a band and their fan base. third eye blind has been selling out concerts for their entire six year hiatus. go listen to some damn music befofe you sit here and act like a music snob. these guys are unbelievably talented

  5. Yeah we do actually care. This cleveland scene reporter is a huge super-douche power tool, obviously. And i resort to name calling only for the most ignorant people i come across. 3eb rocks man, check out the album before you knock it.

  6. Christ. Another one. I swear these idiot journalists are only talking shit to get themselves noticed. Because I’m getting sick of nailing idiots who openly rip on bands for no good reason, I’ll keep this short:

    Yes, Pat, I’d like to buy a clue? The band obviously has several fans who care about them otherwise they wouldn’t be one of the most requested groups at college-level venues in the country. And if nobody did give a damn, you wouldn’t have gotten your three press releases–obviously there is some concern there, but I suppose you were too busy listening to an unknown local group named Waterband and eating fucking pancakes to take the time to do your job properly. Congratulations. And, it’s nothing against listening local and groups like Waterband, I’m sure they’re just peachy, but mind your manners young man.

  7. Give you one guess who the most requested band at colleges has been the last 2 years…that’s right, Third Eye Blind. Way to completely ignore the population that cares the most about music. Maybe do a little research instead of writing a completely biased article.

  10. Wow. I know it is easy to pick on Third Eye Blind when all you know of their music is that radio massively overplayed that doot doot doot song they had, but if you would get your head out of your ass, you would know that they have put out some of the best pop alternative rock music ever made. For examples see (The Background, Motorcycle Drive-By, God of Wine, Wounded, and Slow Motion). They have also been cited as influences on some pretty big emo and modern rock groups and are one of the most requested bands on college radio as many others have pointed out.

    I hear Blink 182 has a new album coming out soon, you should start writing a trollish article now so that you can get more hits for your site when it comes out.

  14. “We’ve received three press releases in the past hour notifying us that Third Eye Blind’s new album accidentally leaked online.”
    How does this mean no one cares again?

  15. Once again Michael, you have shown us that by being completely biased you are a very shitty journalist. It only took you 4 sentences to fuck your credibility and prove to readers that you really must be 12 or 13 years old.

  16. im really getting sick of these bloggers who think people give a damn what they say, so you dont like 3eb, thats great, why dont you crawl back into whatever hole you crawled out of because no one gives a damn! 3eb, if you actually take the time to listen has a shitload of deep meaningful songs but you prob wouldnt know that cause your to busy trying to front that you know what you talking about! Next time before you start to bash a band, make sure you listen to their music all the way through alright, just a piece of advice! thanks alot! p.s. making fun of a guy whos just went to help out a country after a terrorist attack, big douche move alright!

  17. Dear Michael Douchebaggi

    You and Tom Cruise need to stop taking turns sucking off Rob Thomas, pop the cocks out of your ears, and actually LISTEN to some of the music of the artist you’re dead set on bashing. Not only can Third Eye Blind’s lyrics eat the kids you’ll never have, but they also impregnated your non-existent girlfriend while she was “at her parent’s house.”

    I’m done giving constructive criticism to these fucktards that have lucked into a music reporter career. Give us a stupid fucking blog (because it’s not a review, seeing as it’s purely your biased opinion with absolutely no research done), and expect to get a pretty stupid fucking answer.

    Sincerely,
    Fuck you.

  18. Do you remember that time when Michael Gallucci won an award in high school for most likely to be the worst music journalist in the world? He didn’t let us down.

  19. Wow you obviously haven’t done your research, which is pretty sad considering you are a journalist and all. Anyways, Third Eye Blind has a huge, loyal fan base that has been around since their start. If you’d bother to listen to anything besides their major hits then you’d be able to hear the amazing lyrics behind all of the songs and you too would appreciate them. Next time, before you write an article about a band, take the time to get to know them. Yes, people care about the release of Ursa Major. I’ve been counting down for months. Check out thirdeyeblind.com to see some more supporters stories. P.S. You’re a douchebag.

  22. Third Eye Blind Is One Of Those Band Where People Say ” This Band Saved My Life” and they mean it.

  24. It’s not that I don’t believe you get paid to write this shitty blog.. wait, I lied, I’m shocked actually. Please donate some money to your local charity, preferrably your entire paycheck.

  25. lol looks like people do care about 3eb… considering you don’t get ANY comments on any of your other blogs Michael

  27. I’d be offended but..come on 3EB fans…this article comes from someone who covers the music scene in Cleveland. It’s not exactly a city that turns out talented artists, bands, etc. The opinions of a blogger in a Rust Belt city in the Midwest, isn’t quite an authority on music and the trends in alternative/pop alternative music. Sorry to those 3EB fans who are from Cleveland – not exactly hating on your city..just the merit and relevance of this Gallucci dude. 3EB’s music is far more advanced and creative in terms of alternative tunings, cadence, melody, and lyrical content – than so many of today’s “top” bands. Some people just don’t have the capacity or music IQ to understand the genius of 3EB.

  28. are you kidding me, you get paid to write about music, and you didnt know 3eb had a cd coming out. you’re an idiot, and apparently an idiot who doesnt know how to do their job very well. just because you dont care about 3eb, doesnt mean everyone doesnt care either. why dont you go write a review for britney spears or the jonas brothers, and leave the good music to the real reporters!!!!! Apparently if you live in northeast Ohio, you’re the expert on everything that is good. But you did bring in publicity, because i created a profile just to tell you that your a d’bag…OHIO?!?!?!? Give me a break…..

  29. You should swing by one of their shows some time or watch their recent appearance on GMA and reconsider your opinion. That is, if you are interested in the real story out here and being a true journalist.

  30. Michael Gallucci you get an F.

    F for false.
    F for Fiction.
    F for fucking retarded.
    F for Fail.

    F for Fired.
    A for At least we hope so.

  31. Do you know what’s good for the emotional pain that you’re going to be in after reading all of these comments?

    Licking my butthole.

  32. Hey Rizzone: You know what else is good for emotional pain? Boning your mom. Always works for me.

  33. Hey Scenereader, or wait, I mean Michael Gallucci. first off, it looks like your reading disability is holding you back from the rest of the class again, as it’s rizzose, not rizzone. i can only imagine you’re a fat ass too, eating a p’zone as you try to respond with an insult that’s straight out of the 90s well before the band you bashed in this article was even relevant.

    you need to get laid son.

  34. Hey, Michael Gallucci, fuck yourself. You know nothing. I hope you get in a car accident. Eat shit fuck face.

  35. i think what they’re trying to say is there’s about a million kids, 18-25, who grew up to this stuff, and do care.

  36. What a dumbass, yes you Michael Gallucci. Who the fuck are you anyways? Yet another no namer who will be forgotten

  38. Considering this is your blog with the most posts looks like we do care right asshole??!! Yeah number 1 album on itunes you piece of slime; but WE don’t care right? That was just a fluke right? No, the fluke is you getting this job on this piece of shit website, based in Cleveland I might add. You seem bitter and I bet you hate your job and that’s fine because hopefully you get canned and then you can get a job writing reviews while you get on your knees and cry like a little bitch in front of us and 3eb!! Pussy!

  39. Congratulations on being an idiot, Mr. Galluci. What kind of name is “Galluci” anyways? It sounds like someone sneezed — out of their dick. But I digress.

    You may officially join the ranks of the clueless internet “journalists” who don’t qualify under any definition of the term. You proclaim to be hip and timely because you post directly to the Web and respond to events as they unfold real-time, yet you immediately squander any relevance you may have had by failing to pay any meaningful attention whatsoever to the very medium which has granted you your outlet to the masses.

    This is the internet, sir.
    Here, Third Eye Blind is king.

    Allow myself and dozens of other commenters to introduce you to the reality of the situation here. Third Eye Blind is relevant and the music charts will attest to this fact. You, however, have skills yet to hone if you are ever going to obtain relevance in your chosen field. For a moment your abilities are being shed a spotlight, albeit a truly negative one. Unfortunately, do not expect much constructive criticism from this bunch.

    The next time you want to stick your head up your ass, do us all a favor: keep Third Eye Blind out of it. Okay?

  41. “The rest of us can just carry on with our day by listening to something good.”

    I will hate you for my life for that statement. You can go fuck yourself and listen to your nickleback and daughtry you tasteless douche.

  44. LOL Michael Gallucci you aren’t fooling anyone by posting a comment on your own blog under a different name… FrankLewis? c’monnnn

  45. haha I think everyone before me pretty much made it all crystal clear how low your IQ is. But yeah, you’re a failure.
    Rock on!

  46. I suppose I’m not surprised that you don’t personally get the 3eb thing, I think a lot of the fans have run in to this attitude over the years, which might be why so many of us are angry about it. But really, you might have done better to say you are surprised anyone still cares, not that no one cares, since clearly that statement was, ah, incorrect. #1 on iTunes and all that – hard to argue with the facts, really.

  47. “Christ. Another one. I swear these idiot journalists are only talking shit to get themselves noticed. Because I’m getting sick of nailing idiots who openly rip on bands for no good reason,”

    I completely agree!

  50. it’s bad enough that the first and second eye are blind, but these talentless stiffs even have a third blind eye, and they still put out another album, SEE?

  52. I disagree. I happen to consider myself a well rounded musician and music enthusiast. I am even degreed as such. Not that you need to be. 3eb rocks pretty hard and with the exception of Pearl Jam and 311 I cannot think of many other 90s rock band that have continued making decent music through the years. The drumming is very creative and their new guitar player is totally sick. Sure, Jenkins is a space cadet, but thats what we expect from him. Rock on!

  53. I disagree. I happen to consider myself a well rounded musician and music enthusiast. I am even degreed as such. Not that you need to be. 3eb rocks pretty hard and with the exception of Pearl Jam and 311 I cannot think of many other 90s rock band that have continued making decent music through the years. The drumming is very creative and their new guitar player is totally sick. Sure, Jenkins is a space cadet, but thats what we expect from him. Rock on!

  54. I have to ask, 10 years later: are you idiots still as passionate about shitty music? Third eye blind sucks, and Stephan Jenkins is a bit of an asshole.

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