I was afraid to buy their new stuff because the old stuff is so good BUT this is totally next level. Saw this tour a year ago and it blew my mind!

First of all, I am a professional reviewer so your amateur opinions don't matter one bit. This is a GREAT album if, for no other reason, how Steve Jenkins stuck it to the Republican Party in Cleveland! For that alone, you can hear the spirit of this great band. Ignore the amateurs and pay attention to somebody that does this for a living. Get this album NOW!

A couple of catchy tunes but for the most part this album is not that great. The songs sound too alike at times, as if the band wasn't trying very hard. Lacks creativity.

Well, my favorite band is no more. This album is a LONG way away from the artwork the band used to produce. This has become the Stephan Jenkins show, and not his best work at that. It all sounds virtually the same. The depth and soul are no more. Truly saddened by this album.

If you prefer the old 3eb sound instead of this garbage, check out XEB! They've got two original guitarists and the original bassist! If you're wondering where 3eb's quality went, I suggest looking them up!

A little too poppy for my liking, and the songs don't feel too different from each other. Still pretty solid, though. SJ's lyrics are as good as ever, so that's a definite plus. Probably 3EBs worst album, but still good... Nothing close to their first 3 albums in terms of general quality and entertainment value. As you can tell I have.very mixed feelings.

I really feel after listening carefully, these songs are good. The mix and production on this is terrible though. It just washes out the raw power that definted the group with it's debut.

I didn't like it when I first listened but little by little the songs grew on me like Ursa Major.

I've never taken 3EB too seriously and dig their sound. But the previous two albums seemed like Steven was out of gas. This one is fun and hooky and is good to listen to from start to finish. Is it a rock masterpiece? No. But it's a good 3EB album and I can picture almost every song worked into the live show with their best previous work.

My opinion the first album of 3eb was awesome in my opinion after that they weren't that good I hope if they make a new album it's like the first

This album is a true work of art!

Any real 3eb fan will not be disappointed at all.

It's so full of heart, beauty, and awesomeness! ❤️

Totally amazing album from the best band to ever exist! 💖

This album requires multiple listens to really appreciate everything. The lyrics have great depth and the sounds and tones produced by all instruments are awesome. THIS is why TEB is still my favorite band. You hear something new every time you listen. I love all the layers and builds. Great work!

Great album. Love the piano.

I see a lot of negative reviews for there to be as many 5 star ratings as there are; I guess the people who like it are just giving 5 stars and that's it. I really do like this album. Yeah, it's a bit "poppy" more so than an alt rock album, but that's the direction alt rock is moving towards, and the lyrics are still genuine and meaningful. TEB has always had some pop tunes so I don't think this album is a staunch separation from their usual sound. There are several really excellent songs here - I highly recommend the album.

It is the Stephen Jenkin Band. With his drummer Brad. Everyone else is temporary. Finally after countless months of waiting and the release finally went. This albume is different from the rest but as you know people come and go but Jenkins still has control of his band. The music is great and I will never compare to any of the previous. Stephen and Brad a bit older, newer band mates and lets continue to watch the band move in the direction they're moving.

Like song 2 and 10! Need to go to the Blue 3eb! When bands change there sound and style. They should change there name! Please stay 3eb! Keep going to your roots and you will have longevity like the stones Aerosmith etc!

After giving it a couple listens, I find myself enjoying this album. There are some really good songs here. It's not typical 3EB with the constant drug reference, but I'm good with that. Well, I'm past it too. Thanks for evolving 3EB!

So I saw these guys in June in Chicago and it was amazing. Their music saved me when I first found them. This album took a few listens.. You have to put aside what you're expecting from their past albums in order to really enjoy it. There's a few songs I don't really like but this album is worth the 5 stars. I was disappointed at first not going to lie but after a few listens I was hooked. It's different but there is hints of the old 3eb all throughout the Album.. Absolutely love it !

I have heard the album over and over and will continue to because this is one of my fav albums, it took a while for a new album to appear since ursa and tjis is much better. I loved them in concert. Too bad most [people in the concert only knew the old stuff.

Great album to enjoy again and again, Thank you 3eb

This sound was what I wanted. Great album.

It's been years since they came out with another album and this one is amazing! They have evolved with this album and are experimenting as should all great bands. Saw them in SF in July and they rocked the crowd! Tunes: Back to zero, get me out of here, dopamine and Rites of passage are my top favorites. Good job Stephen and band!

Great

Is this album their best? No. This is 3eb last album & knowing that I think they chose a few songs that had been written years ago & never made it. Exiles throws you back to Out of the Vein's Misfits. I don't think this album was meant to be groundbreaking. They've done that already. With this being the last, they chose to tie up the loose ends. It takes time to like this album I admit. With #1,8,&10 being my favorites. 3eb blew us away, but now it's time for their goodbyes. I'll miss them terribly.

I really enjoy this album!! I've been a fan of the band since their debut album when I was obsessed with their music and videos. It's really great to hear some new music from Stephan and Brad. Unlike some other posters I realize that Stephan is 50 now and he's not going to write the same lyrics or music he did 20 years ago, nor do I expect him to. People grow. Bands evolve. I've always seen this as his band anyway. I think the heart & soul of 3eb is still prevalent in this album. Something In You is one of the best songs I've ever heard & reminds me of the reasons I loved older songs like Deep Inside of You & Motorcycle Drive By. There are a couple songs I really don't like but I feel that way about any album. I'm really glad they made this album and I'm enjoying listening to it every day.

I'm a big Third Eye Blind fan, but I listened to this as objectively as possible. And despite some of these reviews, I think it totally is true Third Eye Blind. Maybe some of the people who left bad reviews had expectations that no album could match after all these years. But the sound of this album, the lyrics, everything about it is on par with previous TEB albums. I'm totally happy with it.

The Third Eye Blind saga would make for an interesting coffee table book should all the sordid details ever get released.

It has most certainly been a long and bumpy ride that started out with so much promise.

Flash forward to today and it’s hard to believe the 50 yr old CEO and President of 3EB Inc. is playing to is fans less than half his age at these shows.

Such is the rock and roll life of a “star crossed pimp” and the music of 3EB has obviously crossed over multi-generational lines.

For any band, this is a wonderful scenario.

I approached this release with trepidation and this is the first 3EB release that I did not find myself too excited over.

This may be in parts to all the various personnel changes that have occurred in the past decade.

There have been so many casualties that have been left as mere “footnotes” in the story of Third Eye Blind.

We have a cavalcade of engineers, producers, writers, musicians, management who all played a critical role in the ascension of Third Eye Blind.

In short order they jettisoned guitarist Kevin Cadogan, bassist Arion Salazar and then guitarist Tony Fredianelli by the wayside.

Yes, greed and ego are powerful stuff.

Now onto the review at hand, “Dopamine”

Everything looks good on paper but can this latest incarnation of “3EB INC” come through?

Yes and no.

I will say it features a lot of what we’ve come to expect from 3EB.

You’ll find the trademark huge slab of melodic sensibilities and pummeling rhythm playing followed by the cherry on top (lead guitar).

You will definitely find some decent songs on “Dopamine”, but there is nothing here takes me into the stratosphere that I had from previous 3EB releases.

Plenty of light and shade, but somewhere I feel like it just lacks the firepower that was there before.

“Bonfire” from the last release was a brilliant structures song and nothing on here even comes close.

Nope, I’m definitely not going to drink the kool-aide.

I suggest going back and listening to all of the other 3EB musical output and coming back to this in a few weeks. Listen to some of the 3EB influences too, such as Led Zep, The Who, The Clash and The Police and then come back to this release.

Sorry, but I’m definitely not going to rank this one better than any previous 3EB releases.

That said it is a solid album from start to finish but I believe it suffers from the loss of certain key musicians.

The album boasts some great lead and rhythm playing as well as solid beats of the always dependable Brad Hargreaves.

“Everything is easy” is a catchy tune and perhaps the obvious lead-off single. It’s not bad but not something that blows the listener away.

“Shipboard Cook” builds up and blasts off for a brief moment but tends to lose a bit of steam as it progresses. But rest assured this is definitely one of the stronger songs on this release

“All the souls” is yet another catchy song where Mr. Jenkins sings in his upper register. I would rate this a bit higher among all the songs here.

“Dopamine” is a variation of several tunes from the self- titled album with varying degrees of success, but a strong track none the less.

“Rites of Passage” may just be one the strongest track here. It definitely features one of the best guitar solos on the album.

“Something in you” is an assault on the senses and is welcome addition to the 3EB cannon of music.

“Say it” is also a track that will rate highly with the 3EB faithful. Yet another standout guitar driven track with exceptional leads.

Some of it might be chalked up to the fact that it appeared the band was imploding every few years with threats of personnel changes, infighting, drama and more drama-shades of The Who.

But this band has only released 5 studio releases in the 22 years since Jenkins with the help of many others got this show on the road.

Quality not quantity you say?

Well, that argument might hold some water but when one looks at many bands from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, many released great music every single year or two.

Makes you wonder how a great always imploding band like The Who released 10 studio albums in 17 years (1965-1982)

At one time I felt that 3EB could have left a mark on the musical world as big as The Who.

They had the chemistry and band personnel to create some incredible far reaching music.

Sadly, personal agendas and greed got in the way and it was not meant to be.

Save your hard earned dollars

I'm not a super hardcore 3eb fan, but they have quite a few songs I absolutely love. Contrary to what some people were saying, I thought this album was pretty good, better than I expected from these guys being out of their peak for awhile. My favorites are "Everything Is Easy" and "Dopamine", just some chill tracks.

Dopamine is a fantastic album for the true music lover. Third Eye Blinds sound from their freshman album, to Ursa Major has had some dramatic changes, but this is to be expected from any group who was birthed in the 90’s. With that said, they are one of the few groups that have successfully integrated classic alternative rock sound to the new sound of today. This album is an example of that kind of harmonious union. Your auditory sense shall rejoice. So if you love music then and now, you will love this album.

OK, I love their song catalog and I am so happy to have more to listen to!

"Everything is Easy" is classic 3eb, all hooky and riffy with all sorts of undercurrents abounding. Then there is "Rites of Passage" , "Back to Zero" which are interesting variations of their usual style. Maybe a little musical maturity or is it just old age? Anyway, I love them both. Then "Something in You" and "All the Souls" start out slow but end up rocking royally. Not sure where this fits in in comparison to other 3eb stuff, only time will tell! I think it's really good so far!

Overall love it...a little different than their older stuff, but still very good...just saw them in concert in Salt Lake City...they were awesome!!!

Self confessed 3EB fanboy checking in... I loved Out of the Vein so much. The hard driving rhythms, the great lyrics, what an album. Red Star is one of my favorite songs, ever. Songs like Sharp Knife and Why Can't You Be are forever 3EB favorites. The first 2 albums speak for themselves. Dopamine feels like all of the albums combined. Beautiful, well crafted songs. if you like Third Eye Blind, you will love this record.

Very happy that I purchased this album! 3eb has definitely evolved for the better. Lots of great riffs and lyrics. Just saw them live on their tour and it was amazing. Lots of favorites on this album: Shipboard Cook, Dopamine, Back to Zero, Something in You, and Blade just to name a few. :)

I cringed as I gave this one star, it deserves zero. Let me say, I am obsessed with 3eb. I never get tired of listening to any of their previous albums. Third eye blind has a very distinct sound, but pretty much every song sounds the same. No lyrical or musical depth. I just don't feel anything when I listen to any of these songs. Stephen, what happened?!

Best work yet! From easy hooks on "Dopamine" and "Everything Is Easy" to resonating sounds and lyrics ( and amazing guitar riffs) on "Get Me Out of Here" and "blade".......so much depth! This CD is a MUST!!

Long time fan from the first album. This is the worst one yet. Should have listened to it before I purchased it. Lesson learned

Hells yeah!!! Took my 2 daughters and we had the best night in years!! Great show despite rain!!

Lifetime 3EB fan. Music aside, let me just point out the technical aspects of the physical album. There are No Lyrics in the booklet; kind typical of 3EB albums booklets. However; the booklet says to long on to thirdeyeblind.com for lyrics. Upon logging on, you will find a good chuck of lyrics from the album are missing or incorrect according to the website. Very Frustrating.

The music on the album itself has hits-and-missing. Speaking from the point of view of a life-time fan, I will say the album is good, but not great. Lots of hits-and-misses. I'm frustrated that I'm about to see my lifetime favorite after putting out this effort, because I know they will play most of this record live and it has not been worth the wait of six years without a new album. Certain cuts such as "Dopamine," "Rites of Passage," and "All The Souls" remind me of the 'self-titled' 1st album days. The Class 3EB. Other tracks, such as "Everything Is Easy" and "Something In You," seem like cardboard-cutout, made-for-alt-channel cuts that have neither depth or emotion seen in past albums.

Good album, but not great. A big let down from a life-time fan. Feels much too forced as far as lyrics and 'emotionality', but I will enjoy it as fresh material from a life-time lover of this band.

Interesting work considering where the band has come from - after previewing the album, there seems to be only two singles: "Back to Zero" and "All those Things"

Outstanding. This album is excellent. Yes it's a different sound, but it's still great

I've given this album at least 20 listens and have found bits and pieces that are inspiring but I have to agree with many of the reviewers below (the ones that actually listened to the album and are fans of the previous work - as opposed to the shamless average rating-raising drivel). The session musicians that Jenkins has used to replace two unreplaceable members of the band just don't cut it. I'm sure they're great people and solid musicians, but Arion Salizar's inspired base lines/backing vocals and Tony Friedanelli's guitar phrasings were truly special. I may be in a rare camp that liked Tony better than Kevin Codogan only because Out of The Vein is my favorite of the three real albums. Ursa Major was just simply incomplete. It's too bad that 3eb goes wimpering out with a sigh instead of a bang, but there's nowhere else to look but at Jenkins approach to all things 3eb. Beyond the music he's simply a narcassistic dbag that drove some of his best writing/arranging partners out. I have loved seeing them live...until he opens his mouth and starts talking. It literally sends shivers down my spine. But, the quailty song writing is undeniable and this band will remain one of the best in history. Perhaps we'd be saying the same things about Jim Hendrix or Kurt Cobain if they'd lived to the age when they can no longer make music like that which launched them into company with the best. I will say that hearing the new songs live, gave me a better appreciation for them, but I just can't help but be let down. It may be best that we don't get any more studio recordings from the 'Jenkins Project' as another reviewer called it.

Third eye blind you have done it again! I love every song off this album beginning with the catchiness of Everything Is Easy, to Say It, with its epic ending. So sad u guys arent making another album after this, but it was definitely a hell of a way to leave. I wish i could give 5 stars! stephan jenkins is my hero

Haters will always find something to tear down, but they're not the ones writing songs or albums. Good to hear some fresh tunes from 3EB. Another solid, feel good album.

The sound is maybe slightly different from their normal routine, but it's been so long since their original music that everyone is getting hung up on missing their old sound. Honestly, true fans grow with their favorite bands.

There is absolutely quality music on this album. You've got to give it a chance and really listen to what Stephan is putting out there.

I love it and this band.

This Album grows and grows on you. Takes me back.

People are hating on this album way too much. It's not as good as some of their other ones, no where close to their first album (the best in my opinion) this album isn't breath taking but there are some good songs. Everything is easy, rites of passage, dopamine, and back to zero are pretty good, none are bad they're just not as good. As a 3eb fan people should be thankful they're still making music instead of just hanging it up like sugar ray did. Always wish they would have came back. But all in all this is a solid album. People just hate on it because their other albums are so good. Victim of their own success.

Great album. Real music from a real band.

Every single one of these songs is forgettable. The only song reminiscent of the 3eb I know is "Something in You" and even that is drowned by the mediocrity of the rest. I've been to 4 3eb shows and I go to have fun and rock out. This album makes me want to sit in the corner of a dark room, put on skinny jeans, and write in my diary lit by my burning tears.

I rarely review stuff on here but has to counter the naysayers. This album is great. If you're a longtime fan you'll love it. Period. If you don't, you're not a fan.

Amazing. If you disagree then maybe your musical intelligence is lacking.

Our lead man Jenkins has aged folks. But not so much so that he isn’t aware of what makes a hit. His lyricism, though not as driven and dark as it once was, is still a strong point of the music. Subjects touched upon are naturally not the subjects he wrote about twenty some years ago. He has matured and it shows in the songs’ nature. The music itself is strong for today’s pop. And let us not get this confused. Pop has always been an aspect of their work, and it has a strong showing here… but there is instrumentation, and instrumentation goes a long way in the pop world today (a world where bands have multiple members, many of which contribute virtually nothing in the way of instrumentation).

Overall the album is catchy, cohesive, and memorable. The latter two being of key importance and making the album worth purchase. They may not be what they once were, but they aren’t what you’d never expect them to be either.

This album is absolutely incredible. I have been a long-time Third Eye Blind fan, and they always stay real with their music. They never try to be something they're not- which is why they are so appealing as artists. This album in particular is so refreshing. Everything is Easy and Rites of Passage are awesome (along with the rest of the album). I went to see them live last week in the Austin area, and they never fail to deliver even BETTER live. If you are a true TEB fan, you need this album. You will not regret it!!

I am a 3EB fan from the first album. This one I can't get off my playlist! Every song is great. It is an album that takes a few listens to grow on you and learn some of the lyrics, but after that you will be hooked. Stephen has matured a lot in the past few years and it shows in an awesome way!

It's one thing to say that you don't like the new pop direction third eye blind has taken. The band has always had pop influence, but it has evolved into a more modern sound in Dopamine. If you like the 90s sound better, that's fine. But when I see people bashing the song writing on this album, it makes me want to chuck my phone at the wall. These people obviously couldn't see past the new sound enough to listen to the lyrics. Stephan Jenkins is one of the most talented songwriters of this generation. The meaning behind each song makes this album and every Third Eye Blind album a masterpiece.

"Smile hides the slander in her eyes,

She's the dark clouds swirling in my skies,

And the cocktail chatter all starts to dim,

Like a Doppler away from me she spins,

On a blue-black sea she starts to swim,

She betrayed me all now on a whim,

To get away with him...

I took my blade,

But I couldn't get it all to drain,

I could see him bleed indifferently,

Like tear drops in the rain."

For the love, what is with all these bad reviews? Obviously they aren't real Third Eye Blind fans. This album incorporates new sounds of today but has the late 90's vibe you can't find in any other album. Great job guys!

No one does melodies and lyrics like Stephan Jenkins. This seems to be a polarizing album after reading through the reviews, I'm on the positive end of the polarization. The melodies are quintessential 3EB, they'll get stuck in your head, you'll sing them in your sleep, and then you'll wake up and listen to the album 5 more times. All of 3EB's albums require a courting period. It's impossible to comprehend how genius Jenkins' lyrics are on the first listen. Sure, there are a few cliche'd eye roll moments lyrically, but nothing that should distract from the overall excellence of the album.

It took me a week to really get into this album. I think that's more than fair because it took several years for 3EB to get it all together. I can honestly say there is no song on this album that I dislike. Give it a chance, spend some time listening to the melodies, lyrics and the dynamics of each song. Lots of cool vocals, guitar work, arrangements and catchy, memorable lines. This album is not as uniform and straight-forward as the debut, but it has lots more character and becomes more quirky the more I listen!

With most bands who have the kind of commercial success that 3EB's first album did, there is an expectation struggle with subsequent albums because many fans expect that same impact each time around. Not just the commercial success but how that album captured that 90s time period for so many of their fans. But in reality, times change, music evolves, and to a certain extent, the band (which is basically Jenkins) changes.

I just enjoy their music - and may be a bit of a homer 3EB fan. I'm not a musician - so I can't speak to the technical side of their music or get into how the constant turn of band members has changed the quality or style of their music. Mostly - and this is enhanced by the length of time between albums - their albums are like time capsules for periods in my life.

Regarding this album, it took me a couple times through, but I am really enjoying it. There are some different sounds that took me a few times to get into, such as Jenkins high pitch singing or the piano in a few songs, but otherwise many of the songs remind me of the slower songs on the self-titled album (#11-14) - though maybe without quite the same depth (which is less a knock of the current album and more speaking to how heavy those songs on ST felt). I've hated the long waits between albums, but appreciate the work SJ puts into the songs and that he doesn't just release a bunch of crap for the sake of churning out albums. Anyhow - this album will probably end up being my 2nd or 3rd favorite, behind ST and maybe UM. Solid 3EB addition - just give a few listens and a few days to sink in.

I was waiting for the punch-in-my-gut lyrics like I’ve experience on the self-titled album, Blue, Out of the Vein, etc. but that never happened with Dopamine. I know bands evolve over time, but this album is a devolution. I’ve listened to and been a huge fan of 3eb for 19 years, since their self-titled album, and Dopamine is their worst. Unoriginal. Throw-away lyrics. It’s either time to stop creating albums, or Jenkins needs to take another 6 years and really write and record some good songs...

Everyone who listened to music 15-20 years ago, knows & loves 3rdEye Blind & Semi-charmed Life Hit... The problem was, the band was chemically enhanced (loaded) and youth, harmony, all came together just right on a great song... Now, they are like 50...Sober...and in effort to recoup the spent monies from their heyday, from their loyal fanbase- Yet, forgot to make 1 inspired, catchy, energetic, song on the entire offering. Vanilla, bland, mediocre are adjectives that come to fans minds. Yes- we all want a comeback, more from 3rd Eye blind...But Not This... Not Horrible, So-So maybe, but Clearly Not The Same abandonment, nor same magic, nor raw energy behind the music we all are used to from them. Either, waited too long... Or not Long enough...

I pre-ordered this album a good while ago. Its a fantastic piece of work. But you have to allow your self to let it be. Leave your pre-judgements and expectations from previous records at the floor.

Just put on some headphones, or turn up your stereo and let it play. Open your mind and forget all the previous work and judge it for what it is.

I have been listening to it on repeat for a while. I have to say minus a few sequencing choices on the tracks, I love it. I own every one of their albums and love them all on their own merit.

Bands change, evolve and thier sound changes. But I feel like Dopamine is like a reset for 3EB. Easily when ranked one of the top 3 depending on your reception to Blue.

Its not the 3EB you might be expecting after Ursa, and thats a good thing, if you liked Ursa like I did then you might get some shock in the sound reversal but its fantastic. So open your mind and hit play. Take the journey, you might just like it.

Stephan Jenkins is 50. That's hard to believe. Kevin is long gone. Tony and Arion, as well. Times change, people change.

This band has changed.

It's 2015, not 1997, but here I am reviewing a 3EB record. They're still my favorite band. Some things will never change.

This record is a masterpiece. It's mellow and haunting (Exiles); it rocks (Back To Zero); it's poppy (Everything Is Easy). There are signature 3EB moments scattered throughout.

But it's not 3EB from 1997. And that's ok. I'm not looking for that. I'm older. My tastes have changed. There's still a place for ST and Blue and OOTV and UM.

Thanks, guys, for the new record.

I have been a 3EB fan for 19 yrs. I have ALL their songs on shuffle and NEVER skip a track till now. This album has nothing catchy in lyrics or phrasing. I listened to each track, counting down how many many were left on each song, hoping the next track was better. It wasn't. It got worse and worse. I still think 3EB is the greatest band ever. But this album will NOT be on my shuffle playlist at all. 6 year wait for this?? The Stephen Jenkins project band has missed the mark on this one.

big 3eb fan but this is their worst album ever.

For quick lookers:

-This album has zero edge and is not the traditional TEB sound

-The new guitarist is depressingly boring and compressed

-The drummers is non existent and is not a joy to emulate anymore (drum machine?)

-This is a lyrics-fest, although not very deep (to me)

But beyond all of that let down… it’s still TEB and i found things i like in it.

I love TEB! I was so excited for this new album. I liked the new single which happened to be the first track. But after hearing the rest of the songs were the same style (very pop’ish and modern) it was a total turn off. But they are one of my favorite bands and I give every album more than one listen so I’ve been listening to it a lot and i’ve come to appreciate it. I’m a big fan of the Out Of Vein album and this isn’t that. They lack the edge they used to have - The DISTORTION guitar and complex DRUMS. I’m a drummer and i’m dying that the drummer isn’t as prevalent as he used to be. But this is still a good album. They are doing their own thing and that is cool. I think fans of Ursa Major will like this just fine. Older fans might be disappointed though sadly. Give it a few chances. I like it, it’s just not what I hoped for. Like i said, big fan, going to see them in concert and it will be great even with the new music.

I saw Third Eye Blind a couple weeks ago on their tour and they played the new songs and it was awesome. This album makes me proud to be a fan.

We waited six years in between OOTV and UM. We waited another six years in between UM and this. If we have to wait six years, it should be better than this. Especially in an age when artist record great music on their MacBooks in a weekend.

I learned to play guitar because of their first album. I started writing poetry because of Blue. This album doesn’t have one memorable guitar riff or a great lyric. Third Eye Blind was supposed to be a the biggest rock band in the world, instead it’s been reduced to an ego serving, solo effort for Jenkins. Kevin and Arion were great composers. Even Tony contributed some memorable riffs. This new iteration at lead guitar is merely a band hand.

I’ve spent so much much money supporting this band over the years. This is the last $9.99 I will contribute.

Another perfectly constructed album. The musical highs and lows of each song fit beautifully with their lyrics (per usual!). Stephen may have had writers block for a while but this album is well worth the wait. Caution precedes love- and love takes time to blossom- but then there is that indescribable moment where you suddenly just fall. The same can be said for all non surface level music. If it's not love at first sight, give it the time it deserves. You won't be sorry :)

Long time 3EB fan. Having listened to the album several times now, I have to say this is the first album of theirs that I am disappointed in. 3EB was a rock band with some pop overtones. This album is pure cheesy pop from the electric drum sounds (did they even record the drums live or is it all drum machine?) to the excess keyboards and overly compressed guitar sound. But what disappoints me the most is the lack of depth in the song writing. I find nothing unique or progressive anywhere on this record. The album sounds the same from beginning to end largely because of the over use of drum machines, computer generated bass lines, a guitar that sounds like a dying mosquito and flat rhythms. I understand that you do not want to write the same album over and over and that progression and change are necessary. I understand that bands often mellow with age after having lost the pain and hunger of the starving, unknown artist. But this album is a complete abandonment of the foundation laid by previously albums. Almost everything that made 3EB great is no where to be found on this album. If I could get my money back from iTunes, I would.

This is the first time that I am writing a review for anything, but I think this is the perfect time to write one. I just finished listening to the whole album, and I honestly think that this might be the best this band has ever produced.

I have been a big third eye blind fan ever since their self-titled first album came out, and I have always considered their albums as an ideal for great alternative rock-music.

Now Dopamine feels like the logical evolution of their style, and I must say, it is fantastic. The music is so layered and nuanced, the lyrics are deep, every song is catchy but with a distinct feel to it. It could be just me but I think some lines, riffs and even whole songs (like Blade) are referencing to earlier albums/songs (slow motion) - every time it is spot on. While listening to the album I could almost feel the creativity that went into each song.

Stephan Jenkins' voice is as edgy as ever, his lyrics are as great as ever, but the whole musical style has evolved.

This album is fantastic; so if you only buy one album this year, even if you are not into third eye blind (or even into alternative rock for that matter) make this the album you buy.

Believe me, you will not regret it.

Everything is Easy, Dopamine and Something In You are the only decent songs here. This is 3EB without a quality lead guitarist. God, it's a shame Jenkins dumped Cadogin.

First off this is coming from a die hard 3eb fan....preordered this album without a flinch....and to be honest I'm disappointed. Lyrically these songs are mediocre at best. A first for 3eb in my opinion. Everything seems simple.....I almost want to believe it was done intentionally. From Stephen's lyrics to Brad's drumming to the new members instrumental contributions. As a guitarist I always looked forward to catchy guitar lines and riffs played in alternate tunings and thunderous drumming like previous 3eb records....but I can't find any of that here. I'm hoping in retrospect Stephen and Brad look at this record and decide they've got one more in them with the original members and give us 1 more go at a record worth calling a 3eb masterpiece.

Stephen Jenkins' lack of fire and inspiration is dragged out across a full album's length. This is not our 3eb.

Dopamine was absolutely worth the wait.

I'm a pretty staunch 3eb fan and love all 4 albums.....this one is nearly unlistenable. The singles are usually the LEAST best songs on each album. On this one the best by far is Everything is Easy which isn't nearly as good as anything on the first 3 albums and on par with Ursa Major.

Pretty disappointed is all I have to say.

Reminds me of a mix between Ursa Major and Out of the Vein, classic 3EB very impressed!

So I waited for this album to come out for awhile and purchased it without giving it a thought. Never thought they'd put out an album I wouldn't like but not even one song is good in my opinion. I think the worst thing they could have done is let go of the original guitarist bc you can def hear he had an influence on the band. It lacks instrumental creativeness or too much. Either way it doesn't sound like them.

Third Eye Blind is my all time favorite. This album is not. Every record prior has been a masterpiece IMO, while this album doesn't have any real stand out songs... And where are the goosebumps?? Songs seem to blend together as a seemingly hurried effort. Not quite what I expected out of 3eb, and definitely not rock n' roll.

very disappointed

Everything from 3eb is a masterpiece!

I have so many memories growing up listing to Third Eye Blind. Iv loved every album they ever put out. Just got Dopamine and its everything I hoped for! Sooo good! This Album just made my summer! What a relief it is to hear someone come out with good music for a change. Still one of my top fav bands of all time! Good Job Guys and thank you!

Just finished listening to the whole album and was blown away! Six long years and it doesn't disappoint. Love this band so much. Stephan is such a truthful, clever and creative lyricist. If you're a fan of 3EB, then you will be very happy with their 5th Album. Can't get enough of this Dopamine.

You know how everyone always says all the songs on the album are great and you should buy it? And then you listen to it yourself and think what the heck are they smoking?...well on this one, they ARE honestly all great! This album is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow (I would imagine) and a definite improvement over Ursa Major. The first 5 songs could easily earn a 5 star rating each by themselves, but the album still doesn't lose much steam as it chugs along. The only thing I would change is to have more upbeat/rock-like songs on the album (in the same vein as 'Crystal Baller' or 'Danger' or 'Can You Take Me'). Don't get me wrong though, some of the tunes start out seemingly slow and build into a rock like anthem ('Something In You' is a perfect example). Anyway, this album is worth the full purchase. Check it out!

I've been waiting 6 years for this album and it's definitely a great album for them to go out with. Really do hope this isn't their last one, but if it is I'm glad they went out with a bang.

My favorite band of all times, I grew up listening to them, and this is one of the best albums. I can’t stop listening. Congrats!!!!

Its fresh and yet somewhat old.. perfect CD for any alt. lover!!! Great job 3eb!

This is 3eb at their best. Worth waiting for. Can’t wait to see them play these new songs live!!

Excellent writing, great structure, smart lyrics,.... one of the only bands that don't just write "baby baby" songs. These songs tell stories and paint pictures. Pay attention pop and rap "artists". This is what talent sounds like.

For years I’ve been waiting for one last really good album from 3EB album. One that I can listen to over and over until it’s been in my car for 3 months straight and I’m starting to get tired of it!….this album will not be it. While there are some definite hits ("Everything Is Easy", "Shipboard Cook", "Back To Zero”), there are also some major misses ("All The Souls", "Get Me Out Of Here”).

The biggest problem I have with this album is that it misses so much angst and punk feeling that 3EB is known for. The songwriting seems rushed lyrically on a few tunes and many cliches create distractions which take away from the great melodies! While I have read that this will be 3EB’s last piece of studio work, I truly hope that they continue to make music!

I can't put into words how amazing this album is. It was worth the wait. Do yourself a favor buy this album. You will not regret it.

And they played three or four songs off this album, it was amazing -- so much so, that I got home and preordered it.

Without the original members of the band, I'm nervous about this release. I hold them to the highest standard.

Already heard more than half of the album following them on tour and all I can say is "3 Giant Thumbs UP." Not only is this an easy buy, but it will be an enjoyable one for the rest of your life.

Been waiting for YEARS for this album. CANT WAIT.

"Everything is Easy" is lyrically deep and also unbelievably catchy: I predict it will be everywhere this summer, just like "Semi-Charmed Life" was in 1997. A perfect pop song. Thank you, Third Eye Blind! You guys are brilliant. Can't wait for Dopamine.

Already in love with the first single and bside. My favorite band of all time - Independence Day 2015 DFW!

Out of the Vein (2003) and Ursa Major (2009) were the last two Third Eye Blind records, both meeting a lukewarm response. Imo, both of these two albums are decent, but simply not on par with self-titled (1997) or Blue (1999). So far from the few songs that's have been played live from Dopamine and the lead single, this is shaping up to be their best work in over 15 years. The sound, style, and lyrics pick up where Blue left off at and as a long time Third Eye Blind fan, I must say I've been waiting longer than I anticipated. Dopamine has been in the works for the better half of a decade now and it's been reported this will be their final album and I don't have a problem with that. If 3EB can end on a high note with a proper follow-up to Blue, than I salute them. They've been playing since 1993 so that's 22 years now. This band surely deserves a break if they can make something amazing again and this appears to be what we've all been waiting for. Thank you for making great music for almost two decades 3EB. This album surely will be one of your finest.

Seriously cannot wait, legends

Can't wait. Love the new song reminds me of the first album so much! June 13th Asbury Park woo hoo!!!

A new album from my favorite band of all time. What more can I say?

I can't wait for some good music for a change, I grew up listening to Third Eye Blind and I can't wait till this gem comes out. So far from the first single I know it'll be amazing.