Christopher thorn can play like an instrument. Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Bango, and in this hes playing like an oregon or piano or something.. Damn what a musician.
i think we'd all be feeling a lot different (and in a lot of cases more accepting) had they just came up with a new name. everyone would know its the dudes from blind melon with a new singer, they could even do old blind melon tunes live and ppl would love it... but they are trying to pick up on an identity and a time, built around a singer who died 16 years ago. i found it odd that travis had on a Layne shirt. AIC is another band that should have re-invented themselves, as well.
travis is awesome........shannon is dead, i'd rather have blind melon with travis than live in the past hoping shannons ghost is gonna come back for another tour......really....
It's complicated. It's difficult to accept the lost; and the band (the musicians) are realy, realy good! But like universaleffect said, maybe 'the passion', maybe the poetry... but something Is missing...
blind melon was a great band...nobody can replace shannon ever...period. But ive seen blind melon with travis and it was still an amazing show..MELONHEAD 4 LIFE
I know it's not fair too be hard on the members of the original band, but it's still kind of hard to see another singer who kind of reminds us of Shannon singing under the name "Blind Melon". I understand the musicians want to keep going, but they are good enough to get recognized without using the name. Nirvana didn't, the Doors didn't, Sublime didn't. cursing about it and trying to make it a contest of words doest help anything.
ok. talking babies are funny. what? i don't get it. this little epk threw me off. it did not represent the band well. anyway, sorry i hurt anyone's feelings. enjoy. bye.
I don't mean to overload the comments, but I've done some more "investigation" and maybe I stand corrected. This seems pretty meant to be. Sorry, I retract most of what I said before.
Who writes the vocal parts for Blind Melon now? And did Shannon always write the melodies/parts he sang? I've been listening to clips on iTunes, and although I think the songs would be better with Shannon, They are still quite good. This band has always been the one of the most underrated musically. Soup is right up there with the greatest records of the 90's.
Seems to me, when Shannon sang, there was all this music playing in the background. WEIRD EH. I did some research; turns out, there were a bunch of other guys in the band too. Guess what? They didn't die! So, I guess your statement is pretty much retarded.
Why don't you go watch your swearing baby, video. The thing about music is, if you don't like it, you don't have to listen to it! Awesome eh?
It's not like Shannon died in a car accident, or something that wasn't his fault. He fucking killed himself with drugs. So the rest of the band should suffer because of his mistakes? Fuck that. WELCOME BACK BLIND MELON!
I agree. But this is a disservice. why not just have a new band name? the production of the song on this vid definitely doesn't help. i mean, shannon hoon was incredibly special. how many people could really lead this band after him? rename your band, move on. and yes, though i loved all he did musically, f**k his drug use. drugs made my favorite bands, drugs ruined my favorite people.
It's not a disservice. It's a great album. Besides, why shouldn't the rest of the band be able to use the name THEY worked hard to establish? They should have to start over from scratch; with no notoriety, and constanly have to tag "Formerly of Blind Melon" over everything they do?
Go look at the YouTube videos of their concert where Nico Hoon played with them. Shannon's mother and grandmother were both there as well.
I don't know. I can't speak for them. If they can have fun with it and enjoy themselves, then I'm happy for them. I was in the studio myself, or I would have gone to their free show in Tempe, AZ to see for myself. I heard it was great from some people. Still, I'm kinda glad I didn't go. I just want to hear that incredible band make new music. Fresh. New. Why did this record take so long, anyway?
I think it is time for everyone to start respecting their musicianship. It is not fair for any of you to think they should put their skills to the side andnot continue making music. Yes Shannon was a spectular soul and he greatly missed by all. And no he can't be replaced. However, Travis has great vocals and skills and it is wonderful that he has the privelage to work with his idols. I will be seeing Blind Melon is March in Wisconsin! Can't wait guys!
I respect your beliefs, but I have to differ. Blind Melon consists of Glen, Rogers, and Christopher as well. They are just as much Blind Melon as Shannon. I am just glad they are back! I can't wait to see em.
Blind Melon is the entire group. Take 1 member out and it's not the same group. Especially if that member is the front man. And the new stuff isnt nearly as good - don't tarnish Blind Melon's good name.
I love every member of Blind Melon and their name will not be tarnished. Would you say such things to the members of Blind Melon if you were face to face? Honestly?!?!?!
I think the new songs are fantastic and Travis is truly talented. I urge everyone to check them out live before making any judgements. Travis will be the first one to say that he is not trying to replace Shannon and that NO ONE can. I agree that Shannon was special and talented. It's really not a competition between Shannon and Travis. Enjoy both the "old" and "new" Blind Melon- I know I am.
I am a huge Melon fan,I am Also a big fan of the Doors but without Jim? Is like without Shannon,I have Jammed around enough over the years to know that if you change any one person in that collective creativity,the dynamic sound will change,not that it will be bad but just change.I wish the guys with Blind Melon much luck they are all awesome musicians.
En realidad tenía mucha espectativa con respecto al futuro de B.M. y he tratado de hacerle el seguimiento porque me considero FAN-amante de su música hasta el día de hoy. Pero ha sido una sorpresa ver que la banda está resucitando, y en realidad pensé que eso no se daría de nuevo (al menos con el mismo nombre); pero, aunque sé que es duro levantarse despues de tantos años; conseguir a alguien del calibre de Shannon y el feeling que transmitía en cada vocal cuando cantaba.
I LOVE me some Melon!!!! I was sooo lucky to have been able to see the band as a whole on the 1st cd in CINNCINNATI OHIO, @ a tiny club called BOGARTS. I knew they would be a special band, just how special is hard to explaine. I was able to kick it with them and get my ticket stub signed! I still have it, in a book of all the shows I've seen. I look @ them and wish I could go back in time.
Give them a chance, ya'll. Sure, they will never find the same magic they had with Shannon. He was one-of-a-kind, more than just special... But the band was a part of that magic, and they could create some great music yet. It won't be the same, but that doesn't mean it won't be good.
If they were doing it for the money, why did they wait 12 years? Certainly the Band was not rolling in it when Shannon died. They only had one album available at that point. To everyone who thinks this is a desperate ploy to make money, don't listen then. I'm sure Shannon wouldn't want you to anyways.
all respect to the memory of Shannon, but a band is not the sum of its singer. They have every other member still in the band doosh bag! What a simple minded person you are.
Really, no disrespect to any of the band members. They are good. But its no secret that Blind Melon was Hoon. Why they would want their new guy to impersonate him I don't know. Sublime was Bradly, Nirvana was Kurt, Jim Morrison was Doors. Nothing to be ashamed of.
Jim Morrison was not the doors, he was the front man, would The Doors be the same without the little Keyboard solos? Man, being in a band is about being creative together, 4 members are still here able to perform and keep the magick alive of what was created WITH Shannon. And really, its not like they'e doing an Axl Rose! Gunners without Slash? Cmon
@therussfactor ..and who was the beatles?..?---the stones?..jagger ? or richards?..or watts?..shannon hoon was great...and he was one part of blind melon-----
I see both sides of this... The singer is like the captain of a ship. Even though the crew do so much of the work (and the band create and contribute so much to every song), what we see is a captain steering a ship. We grow to love the sound a band creates with one lead singer, and no matter how great the band is, they would never be the same (or even close) with anyone else.
Like Alice in Chains without Layne. As amazing as the band members are, there is nobody on earth like Layne. Pearl Jam have sounded great with several band member changes, but without Eddie they'd be like a different band. Noboby can sing Rage songs like Zack. Even though the band kicks ass, without Zack, we would say "That's not Rage." We are wrong. They have the right to use or not to use their names.
Alice in Chains without Layne, as amazing as they all are, the chemistry can never be recreated. Pearl Jam have sounded great with various band member changes, but without Eddie, they'd be a different animal. Nobody can do Rage songs like Zack. Even though the band kicks ass, without Zack, we'd say "That's not Rage." I figure it is up to the band whether they choose to use their name or otherwise.
This makes me sad, this is not Blind Melon and for them to use the name proves that the only reason they are doing this is for easy money. Blind Melon died when Shannon died.
I hate tht point of view... These guys should be making music together. Whether they use the name or not is debatable, but the music is good and they aren't doing it for the money .... >:(
if they weren't doing it for the money they would change the name.. it's because their careers ended soon after Hoon died so now 10 or so years later their funds have fun low they need to make a quick buck so they throw out an album with the blind melon name and will sell a bunch from old BM fans and be set... if they want to make music good but this is not Blind Melon.
yeah they must of spent all there money on their own studio. wow they still have money to record their own music.hmmm. no rain must still be covering the expenses.
Its about the music. The amount of people this music truly touches is one of lifes many blessings. To be so instantly critical means you obvioulsy should be listening to some other form of music.
It's 4/5 of the band. Shannon was the front man which doesn't mean he was the band. Nobody can ever replace Shannon. I don't think they're trying. I doubt they'll even cover old stuff live. I think its good for em to go on making music and if they can leverage the name then good for them. You shouldn't judged em, especially since it's not just a couple of em, it's all four of em. I think Shannon would want em to move on. If you think they're doing it for the $ you missed the vibe from day one.
From wikipedia: "In 1979, the band (AC/DC) recorded their highly successful album, Highway to Hell. Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on February 19, 1980, after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their biggest-selling album, Back in Black."
Maybe waiting to hear it is appropriate before declaring someone's career "over".
Christopher thorn can play like an instrument. Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Bango, and in this hes playing like an oregon or piano or something.. Damn what a musician.
newrealization12 9 months ago
i think we'd all be feeling a lot different (and in a lot of cases more accepting) had they just came up with a new name. everyone would know its the dudes from blind melon with a new singer, they could even do old blind melon tunes live and ppl would love it... but they are trying to pick up on an identity and a time, built around a singer who died 16 years ago. i found it odd that travis had on a Layne shirt. AIC is another band that should have re-invented themselves, as well.
rockbass 11 months ago
travis is awesome........shannon is dead, i'd rather have blind melon with travis than live in the past hoping shannons ghost is gonna come back for another tour......really....
benisme123 1 year ago
It's not even close to what blind melon with shannon hoon was!
missbalala 2 years ago
I like this guys... but I need to say... I feel a big hole in my soul... miss Shannon..R.I.P.
Lunacr 2 years ago
I don't know, period.
It's complicated. It's difficult to accept the lost; and the band (the musicians) are realy, realy good! But like universaleffect said, maybe 'the passion', maybe the poetry... but something Is missing...
alexandreamiranda 2 years ago
no sabes nada men
drakkoP 3 years ago
blind melon was a great band...nobody can replace shannon ever...period. But ive seen blind melon with travis and it was still an amazing show..MELONHEAD 4 LIFE
Subl1me88 3 years ago
jajajja. 2 days ago I was in a blind melons concert and it was one of the best concerts i´ve ever seen.
andermujika 3 years ago
I am a bm freak and shit myself. I have to say though that I can enjoy this stuff. It's better than nothing and the dude bleeds bm like I do.
steveu1970 3 years ago 2
I know it's not fair too be hard on the members of the original band, but it's still kind of hard to see another singer who kind of reminds us of Shannon singing under the name "Blind Melon". I understand the musicians want to keep going, but they are good enough to get recognized without using the name. Nirvana didn't, the Doors didn't, Sublime didn't. cursing about it and trying to make it a contest of words doest help anything.
melbourne172 3 years ago
Sublime played with another vocalist
IDareToSpeak 3 years ago
fuck u hatters blind melon is still the shit!
clutchhutch 3 years ago 2
Thanks Mr. Stevens
and pleeeeeeeease come to Chile!
=)
pixulonko 3 years ago
Are any of them the original members?
AmplyGanked 3 years ago
Yes, everyone is in the band except Shannon of course. Also the new album is great
weimhunter 3 years ago
ok. talking babies are funny. what? i don't get it. this little epk threw me off. it did not represent the band well. anyway, sorry i hurt anyone's feelings. enjoy. bye.
sunsetally 3 years ago
I don't mean to overload the comments, but I've done some more "investigation" and maybe I stand corrected. This seems pretty meant to be. Sorry, I retract most of what I said before.
sunsetally 3 years ago
Respect!
Sirpsycho911 3 years ago
Who writes the vocal parts for Blind Melon now? And did Shannon always write the melodies/parts he sang? I've been listening to clips on iTunes, and although I think the songs would be better with Shannon, They are still quite good. This band has always been the one of the most underrated musically. Soup is right up there with the greatest records of the 90's.
sunsetally 3 years ago
The bass player, Brad Smith wrote most of the music.
weimhunter 3 years ago
shannon is blind melon sorry guys
nikhmk 3 years ago
You're a fool.
Seems to me, when Shannon sang, there was all this music playing in the background. WEIRD EH. I did some research; turns out, there were a bunch of other guys in the band too. Guess what? They didn't die! So, I guess your statement is pretty much retarded.
Why don't you go watch your swearing baby, video. The thing about music is, if you don't like it, you don't have to listen to it! Awesome eh?
Sirpsycho911 3 years ago 5
It's not like Shannon died in a car accident, or something that wasn't his fault. He fucking killed himself with drugs. So the rest of the band should suffer because of his mistakes? Fuck that. WELCOME BACK BLIND MELON!
Sirpsycho911 3 years ago
I agree. But this is a disservice. why not just have a new band name? the production of the song on this vid definitely doesn't help. i mean, shannon hoon was incredibly special. how many people could really lead this band after him? rename your band, move on. and yes, though i loved all he did musically, f**k his drug use. drugs made my favorite bands, drugs ruined my favorite people.
sunsetally 3 years ago
It's not a disservice. It's a great album. Besides, why shouldn't the rest of the band be able to use the name THEY worked hard to establish? They should have to start over from scratch; with no notoriety, and constanly have to tag "Formerly of Blind Melon" over everything they do?
Go look at the YouTube videos of their concert where Nico Hoon played with them. Shannon's mother and grandmother were both there as well.
Sirpsycho911 3 years ago
If Shannon's whole family is supporting the band, and doesn't have a problem with the new lead singer, why the hell do you!??!
Sirpsycho911 3 years ago
I don't know. I can't speak for them. If they can have fun with it and enjoy themselves, then I'm happy for them. I was in the studio myself, or I would have gone to their free show in Tempe, AZ to see for myself. I heard it was great from some people. Still, I'm kinda glad I didn't go. I just want to hear that incredible band make new music. Fresh. New. Why did this record take so long, anyway?
sunsetally 3 years ago
THis new singer is amazing. I am so siked that
one of my favorite bands is together again!
southhollywood 4 years ago 4
i love the new song! it reminds me of pearl jams "black".
ganstamannirvana93 4 years ago 2
ganstamannirvan93: which new song? they've got a whole new album
djtrixen 3 years ago
the one they play in the studio
ganstamannirvana93 3 years ago
I enjoy hearing the band again. God I enjoy it. Dude, you will never be the real deal.
"I only wish I was 16 and..... freeeee"
melonhead34 4 years ago
All i know is that whoever made this video must be one groovy chick ;)
give Travis a chance. He rocks
RIP Shannon
peanutsinapile 4 years ago 3
Love it! See ya in Wisconsin at the Rave!
hippyjoshnicole 4 years ago
Oh no....don't tell me they're pulling an Alice in Chains move. I guess we might as well expect the new line up of Nirvana to form soon too.
mcdee187 4 years ago
I think it is time for everyone to start respecting their musicianship. It is not fair for any of you to think they should put their skills to the side andnot continue making music. Yes Shannon was a spectular soul and he greatly missed by all. And no he can't be replaced. However, Travis has great vocals and skills and it is wonderful that he has the privelage to work with his idols. I will be seeing Blind Melon is March in Wisconsin! Can't wait guys!
hippyjoshnicole 4 years ago
They should continue to make music, but not under the Blind Melon name.
LifeAintSoShitty 4 years ago
I respect your beliefs, but I have to differ. Blind Melon consists of Glen, Rogers, and Christopher as well. They are just as much Blind Melon as Shannon. I am just glad they are back! I can't wait to see em.
hippyjoshnicole 4 years ago
Blind Melon is the entire group. Take 1 member out and it's not the same group. Especially if that member is the front man. And the new stuff isnt nearly as good - don't tarnish Blind Melon's good name.
LifeAintSoShitty 4 years ago
I love every member of Blind Melon and their name will not be tarnished. Would you say such things to the members of Blind Melon if you were face to face? Honestly?!?!?!
hippyjoshnicole 4 years ago
I think the new songs are fantastic and Travis is truly talented. I urge everyone to check them out live before making any judgements. Travis will be the first one to say that he is not trying to replace Shannon and that NO ONE can. I agree that Shannon was special and talented. It's really not a competition between Shannon and Travis. Enjoy both the "old" and "new" Blind Melon- I know I am.
rutterbtr 4 years ago
I am a huge Melon fan,I am Also a big fan of the Doors but without Jim? Is like without Shannon,I have Jammed around enough over the years to know that if you change any one person in that collective creativity,the dynamic sound will change,not that it will be bad but just change.I wish the guys with Blind Melon much luck they are all awesome musicians.
bullpin392 4 years ago
i dig it.......r.i.p. Shannon
Ace37857 4 years ago
Les deseo mucha suerte en esta nueva etapa ;D
cacao40 4 years ago
En realidad tenía mucha espectativa con respecto al futuro de B.M. y he tratado de hacerle el seguimiento porque me considero FAN-amante de su música hasta el día de hoy. Pero ha sido una sorpresa ver que la banda está resucitando, y en realidad pensé que eso no se daría de nuevo (al menos con el mismo nombre); pero, aunque sé que es duro levantarse despues de tantos años; conseguir a alguien del calibre de Shannon y el feeling que transmitía en cada vocal cuando cantaba.
cacao40 4 years ago
I LOVE me some Melon!!!! I was sooo lucky to have been able to see the band as a whole on the 1st cd in CINNCINNATI OHIO, @ a tiny club called BOGARTS. I knew they would be a special band, just how special is hard to explaine. I was able to kick it with them and get my ticket stub signed! I still have it, in a book of all the shows I've seen. I look @ them and wish I could go back in time.
jay1977ky 4 years ago
love blind melon! a band isn't 1 person.shannon was perfection to me but,
"the band" carries on. and that should be a tribute to him. I would want my band to live on.
77guns19 4 years ago
I'm just not excited at all about this. I dont even think they should call themselves Blind Melon.
pearljammer13 4 years ago
they are almost nothing with out shannon
they need him
m3lirocks 4 years ago
Give them a chance, ya'll. Sure, they will never find the same magic they had with Shannon. He was one-of-a-kind, more than just special... But the band was a part of that magic, and they could create some great music yet. It won't be the same, but that doesn't mean it won't be good.
Riotontwowheels 4 years ago 3
thats great i shit my pants too!
kleem1 4 years ago
I just saw them last night in Boston and Travis Warren is the best you can get, without Shannon Hoon.
kangatequilaroo 4 years ago
definately not shannon. big shoes to fill you know.
jeremey7cross 4 years ago
b mellow and keep playing-absolutely
love love love
emilycasidy 4 years ago
Aight sounded good. But they should change there name. NOBODY can replace hoon.
mcbdunn 4 years ago
Keep up the good work! Sounds great so far! One by one, 2 x 4. Thanks. It means a lot.
AmishChildren 4 years ago
If they were doing it for the money, why did they wait 12 years? Certainly the Band was not rolling in it when Shannon died. They only had one album available at that point. To everyone who thinks this is a desperate ploy to make money, don't listen then. I'm sure Shannon wouldn't want you to anyways.
dlweiss2 4 years ago
Shoulda changed the name after Hoon, never be what they were.
therussfactor 4 years ago
all respect to the memory of Shannon, but a band is not the sum of its singer. They have every other member still in the band doosh bag! What a simple minded person you are.
mosoul16 4 years ago
You missed the point. Hoon really did make the band. If you're still a melon fan get your melon checked.
therussfactor 4 years ago
Really, no disrespect to any of the band members. They are good. But its no secret that Blind Melon was Hoon. Why they would want their new guy to impersonate him I don't know. Sublime was Bradly, Nirvana was Kurt, Jim Morrison was Doors. Nothing to be ashamed of.
therussfactor 4 years ago
Jim Morrison was not the doors, he was the front man, would The Doors be the same without the little Keyboard solos? Man, being in a band is about being creative together, 4 members are still here able to perform and keep the magick alive of what was created WITH Shannon. And really, its not like they'e doing an Axl Rose! Gunners without Slash? Cmon
mosoul16 4 years ago
Amen!
ilooklikeppl 4 years ago
AMEN!
ilooklikeppl 4 years ago
@therussfactor ..and who was the beatles?..?---the stones?..jagger ? or richards?..or watts?..shannon hoon was great...and he was one part of blind melon-----
aedj73790810 3 weeks ago
I see both sides of this... The singer is like the captain of a ship. Even though the crew do so much of the work (and the band create and contribute so much to every song), what we see is a captain steering a ship. We grow to love the sound a band creates with one lead singer, and no matter how great the band is, they would never be the same (or even close) with anyone else.
Riotontwowheels 4 years ago
Like Alice in Chains without Layne. As amazing as the band members are, there is nobody on earth like Layne. Pearl Jam have sounded great with several band member changes, but without Eddie they'd be like a different band. Noboby can sing Rage songs like Zack. Even though the band kicks ass, without Zack, we would say "That's not Rage." We are wrong. They have the right to use or not to use their names.
Riotontwowheels 4 years ago
Alice in Chains without Layne, as amazing as they all are, the chemistry can never be recreated. Pearl Jam have sounded great with various band member changes, but without Eddie, they'd be a different animal. Nobody can do Rage songs like Zack. Even though the band kicks ass, without Zack, we'd say "That's not Rage." I figure it is up to the band whether they choose to use their name or otherwise.
Riotontwowheels 4 years ago
Well said. I just think the magic is gone.
therussfactor 4 years ago
This makes me sad, this is not Blind Melon and for them to use the name proves that the only reason they are doing this is for easy money. Blind Melon died when Shannon died.
sfrpunk 4 years ago
I hate tht point of view... These guys should be making music together. Whether they use the name or not is debatable, but the music is good and they aren't doing it for the money .... >:(
steweli 4 years ago
if they weren't doing it for the money they would change the name.. it's because their careers ended soon after Hoon died so now 10 or so years later their funds have fun low they need to make a quick buck so they throw out an album with the blind melon name and will sell a bunch from old BM fans and be set... if they want to make music good but this is not Blind Melon.
sfrpunk 4 years ago
yeah they must of spent all there money on their own studio. wow they still have money to record their own music.hmmm. no rain must still be covering the expenses.
slapslogger 4 years ago
Its about the music. The amount of people this music truly touches is one of lifes many blessings. To be so instantly critical means you obvioulsy should be listening to some other form of music.
mosoul16 4 years ago
It's 4/5 of the band. Shannon was the front man which doesn't mean he was the band. Nobody can ever replace Shannon. I don't think they're trying. I doubt they'll even cover old stuff live. I think its good for em to go on making music and if they can leverage the name then good for them. You shouldn't judged em, especially since it's not just a couple of em, it's all four of em. I think Shannon would want em to move on. If you think they're doing it for the $ you missed the vibe from day one.
steweli 4 years ago
From wikipedia: "In 1979, the band (AC/DC) recorded their highly successful album, Highway to Hell. Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on February 19, 1980, after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their biggest-selling album, Back in Black."
Maybe waiting to hear it is appropriate before declaring someone's career "over".
sparkrobot 4 years ago
:)))))
LadyZepp 4 years ago
the album aint chinese dentistry, its called O.J.I.B.W.E
danceman5000 4 years ago
Not a single person has mentined the lack of the main man Shannon Hoon????
McGwigan 4 years ago
I'm sure that all of us love Shannon, but Blind Melon continues!!!! :D
LadyZepp 4 years ago
Hahah... Nah man.. That was just a joke.
12Daze 4 years ago
I belive chinese dentistry is the name of the album!
ParanoidAndroid001 4 years ago
soooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooood
danceman5000 4 years ago
Is this true? are they recording a new album?? hope they come to Argentina!!!
mircus00 4 years ago
This is so awesome. Cant wait till album
13connor1 4 years ago
Awesome.
atomicned 4 years ago
Beautiful!! A totally different sound then what I;m use to hearing. Brilliant!!
The album is going to be great!!
12Daze 4 years ago