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Shut Up and Smoke

Gin Blossoms · 1994

9 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A jangly, sun-soaked blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that captures the spirit of 90s alternative rock.

Shut Up and Smoke is an EP by Gin Blossoms, released in 1994. A jangly, sun-soaked blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that captures the spirit of 90s alternative rock. The album helped solidify the Gin Blossoms' presence in the 90s alternative rock movement. It features tracks that received significant radio play and contributed to the band's growing popularity, though it did not achieve the same commercial success as their debut. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shut Up and Smoke sound like?

A jangly, sun-soaked blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that captures the spirit of 90s alternative rock. Rooted in alternative rock.

What makes Shut Up and Smoke by Gin Blossoms notable?

The album helped solidify the Gin Blossoms' presence in the 90s alternative rock movement. It features tracks that received significant radio play and contributed to the band's growing popularity, though it did not achieve the same commercial success as their debut. Released in 1994, 'Shut Up and Smoke' is the Gin Blossoms' second studio album, following their successful debut 'New Miserable Experience'. At this point, they were establishing their sound in the alternative rock scene, building on the momentum gained from their earlier hits.

How many songs are on Shut Up and Smoke?

Shut Up and Smoke has 4 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·9:24

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Soul Deep Standout 3:06
  • 2 Heart Away Standout 2:22
  • 3 Cold River Dick 1:15
  • 4 Christine Irene Standout 2:39

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

alternative rock

More albums in alternative rock

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

9 min 24 sec