Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full–length album by the pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. It was the first album released by the band since their 1997–2002 breakup. It was released on August 8, 2006, on Hybrid Recordings, making it the Gin Blossoms' first new album in over 10 years.
Hybrid promoted the album's first single, "Learning the Hard Way," for months prior to the album's release date. The song got heavy AAA airplay and peaked at 8 on the FMQB AAA Chart. The second single "Long Time Gone" was also released to radio later that year.
Major Lodge Victory debuted at number 159 on the Billboard 200 album chart after selling 5,000 copies in just one week. According to a Reuters news article, "Gin Blossoms Back in Chart Bloom," by Fred Bronson, this was the first time that the Gin Blossoms had appeared on the Billboard 200 chart in 10 years, one month and two weeks. The Gin Blossoms had last appeared on the chart during the week of July 13, 1996, with their previous album, Congratulations… I'm Sorry.
The "Major Lodge Victory" title, according to lead singer Robin Wilson, referenced to in–band joke said by former band member Doug Hopkins. While touring by van in the early 1990s, the band was discussing whether to continue driving, or stop at a hotel. Hopkins wanted to stop and rest. After this discussion, the band's van lost control and spun wildly. "Major," Hopkins said, referring to the near accident after the vehicle came to rest. A large hotel sign was visible nearby. "Lodge," he then stated, referring to the hotel. "Victory," he then stated, as the band then decided the near accident was a sign to stop driving for the night.
"Major Lodge Victory" has sold over 35,000 copies to date according to Nielsen Soundscan.
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