Studio Album · No. 2

New Miserable Experience Songwriting Credits by Gin Blossoms

1992 A&M 12 tracks 45:02

Produced by Gin Blossoms, John Hampton  ·  Engineered by John Hampton, James Senter, George Marino

A&M Power PopJangle PopAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Gin Blossoms carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Gin Blossoms 0 tracksoutside writers
Gin Blossoms's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1992
Released
Data Insight

Doug Hopkins writes six of the twelve tracks and was fired before the album came out. Jesse Valenzuela is on six and Robin Wilson on three. Eleven of the twelve carry only band members, which makes the record the band's own even though the man who wrote half of it was gone.

New Miserable Experience came out on A&M in August 1992 and is certified 4x platinum in the United States. "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You" both reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Lost Horizons
Doug Hopkins Doug Hopkins Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
2
Hey Jealousy #25
Doug Hopkins Doug Hopkins Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
3
Mrs. Rita
Jesse ValenzuelaJim Swafford Jesse ValenzuelaJim Swafford Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
4
Until I Fall Away
Robin WilsonJesse Valenzuela Robin WilsonJesse Valenzuela Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
5
Hold Me Down
Doug HopkinsRobin Wilson Doug HopkinsRobin Wilson Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
6
Cajun Song
Jesse Valenzuela Jesse Valenzuela Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
7
Hands Are Tied
Jesse Valenzuela Jesse Valenzuela Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
8
Found Out About You #25
Doug Hopkins Doug Hopkins Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
9
Allison Road
Robin Wilson Robin Wilson Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
10
29
Jesse Valenzuela Jesse Valenzuela Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
11
Pieces of the Night
Doug Hopkins Doug Hopkins Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)
12
Cheatin'
Jesse ValenzuelaDoug Hopkins Jesse ValenzuelaDoug Hopkins Gin BlossomsJohn Hampton Gin Blossoms (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

DH
Doug Hopkins
Writer
On this album6 written
JV
Jesse Valenzuela
Writer
On this album6 written
RW
Robin Wilson
Writer
On this album3 written
JS
Jim Swafford
Writer
On this album1 written
GB
Gin Blossoms
Producer · Performer
On this album12 produced
JH
John Hampton
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions New Miserable Experience

Who wrote New Miserable Experience?
Doug Hopkins on six tracks, Jesse Valenzuela on six and Robin Wilson on three. Eleven of the twelve carry no writer from outside the band.
Who wrote "Hey Jealousy"?
Doug Hopkins. He also wrote "Found Out About You", the album's other top 30 single.
How did it sell?
It is certified 4x platinum in the United States. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Which singles charted?
"Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You" both reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Why was Doug Hopkins fired?
He was dismissed during the recording sessions. He died the following year, while the album was still selling.
Who engineered it?
John Hampton with James Senter, and George Marino mastering.
How long is the album?
45:02 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: New Miserable Experience Wikipedia: Gin Blossoms discography Cover Art Archive: New Miserable Experience by Gin Blossoms