Blind Melon by Blind Melon

Pros: Hoon's lyrics & vocals, truly great rock music
Cons: A reminder of a career cut short

Blind Melon was one of the most promising bands in the early 1990’s alternative movement. Their sound was rock and roll with hints of wonder and woe. But little success would ever come to pass. Vocalist Shannon Hoon died in New Orleans after ...

Pros: Hoon's vocals and lyrics, guitars
Cons: Underrated, a couple of lesser tracks.

Shannon Hoon is dead. I just thought I'd put it out there. Almost all reviews I've read of any of Blind Melon's albums commence by informing the reader of the lead singer's accidental heroin overdose. It makes sense: the general population is ...

Pros: Great melodies and lyrics are wonderful, poetic
Cons: Too many expectations of this cd by buyers

This album is so unique in its sounds and harmony, even the words are so different from the normal song. This album was written with a lot of heart, soul, and experience. The lead singer, Shannon Hoon, has a voice that makes each song unique in...

Pros: good songwriting, great musicianship
Cons: a very mixed bag, some songs missing life while some songs have too much

Blind Melon came to a sudden halt in 1995 when lead singer Shannon Hoon died tragically, another musical mind gone at the hands of drugs and alcohol. However, he did leave us with 2 albums (a third would be released posthumously) that if anything, show...

Pros: Cool sound, high energy, several stellar songs
Cons: Some songs are sub-par

Blind Melon is the kind of debut album every band wants to make. It's fast, it's slow, it's got great hooks, driving rock riffs, and slower, contemplative moments. Drug-abusing lead singer Shannon Hoon gives a good, if not great vocal performance on most...

Pros: Meaningful song lyrics, songs are not overdone, different styles of music represented in each song
Cons: Short album, 13 songs that totaled 56 minutes, some boring songs

Released in September, 1992, Blind Melon do a fine job of releasing their first album simply entitled "Blind Melon". It's hard to classify this album in just one music genre. Throughout the album, each song has its own unique style....

Pros: everything is great
Cons: None whatsoever

Blind Melon's self-titled first album is essential to any early 90's hard rock collection. It belongs with some of the work of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and many others. Around the time that this album was released, the whole alternative music...

Pros: Good top to bottom
Cons: Shannon Hoon is dead

Blind Melon's first cd, Blind Melon, is my favorite cd. The cd is another that you can put in the cd player, and just leave it be. It features the popular song "No Rain" which is not the best song on the cd. Songs like "Soak The...

Pros: Everything - band, lyrics, music, two more albums.
Cons: 'No Rain' took the show and didn't accurately represent the band, only two more albums.

What can one say about Blind Melon to bring an iota of justice to the true talent of these guys? Blind Melon kept a song alive from start to finish with their amazing change-ups. If you hear a piece from the beginning of a song, then one from the end,...