The album was released after lead singer Shannon Hoon's cocaine overdose that resulted in his death in 1995. The album was released after lead singer Shannon Hoon's cocaine overdose that resulted in his death in 1995. The album was named for his daughter, Nico Blue, and the proceeds arising from album sales were placed in a college trust for her. I don't like that at all. A fine collection of leftovers, which unfortunately marks the official end to one of the most promising new bands of the '90s.
Nico is the third studio album by American rock band Blind Melon, released in 1996 by Capitol Records. Then, a few weeks later, suddenly a probably more limited version shows up without warning. Packaging All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. . Then, a few weeks later, suddenly a probably more limited version shows up without warning. The album was named for his daughter, Nico Blue, and the proceeds arising from album sales were placed in a college trust for her. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
The die hard fans order the vinyl two seconds after it's been up for pre orders and are of course really happy. I don't like that at all. Review Text When Blind Melon lead singer Shannon Hoon died in October of 1995, the band had only two albums to its credit. Agree it's not cool but I did see them respond to someone on instagram saying they could cancel their other order, so at least there's a way to make it work. The die hard fans order the vinyl two seconds after it's been up for pre orders and are of course really happy. Been thinking about this and I have to say that's a pretty crappy way to handle a release. Nico is the third studio album by American rock band Blind Melon, released in 1996 by Capitol Records.
Been thinking about this and I have to say that's a pretty crappy way to handle a release. There turned out to be quite a few leftovers and demos laying around, so the surviving bandmembers decided to pay tribute to Hoon, almost exactly one year after his death, with the rarities compilation Nico titled after Hoon's young daughter. . . . .
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