The group then played “New Miserable Experience” in its entirety and sequentially, and showed why it remains so popular and still connects with listeners.Ī tangible rush went through the crowd with the opening notes of Gin Blossoms’ breakthrough hit “Hey Jealousy” (and, at its end, a huge cheer), and with good reason – it still resonates after all these years.
Wilson clearly was invested in the new material – singing with more fervor and emphasis, especially on the slower, intense “Break.” But nearly as important was guitarist Jesse Valenzuela’s work, particularly when he punctuated “Here Again” with a thunderous surf-guitar solo.
