The Emotional Depth Of Blue October's 'Congratulations' Video

Alright… I did a double-take on this one. Houston, Texas natives, Blue October just dropped a brand new music video for “Congratulations”… and if you’re like me, you probably went, “Wait… didn’t that song come out when MySpace was still a thing?”

A Deep Cut Gets the Spotlight (Finally)

“Congratulations” comes from the legendary Foiled album, the same one that gave us “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean.” But this track? This was always one of those “if you know, you know” songs.

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The kind you blast when you’re driving across Texas at night, questioning life choices and maybe your last relationship… or three.

Now it finally gets a video, and it’s got that classic Blue October energy; emotional, a little trippy, and just cryptic enough to make you sit there like, “Alright Justin… what are we unpacking today?”

Perfect Timing for a Texas-Sized Anniversary

This isn’t just some random drop, either. Blue October is celebrating 20 years of Foiled (yeah… let that sink in), and they’re hitting the road playing the album front-to-back. Vinyl releases, new visuals, the whole deal.

And honestly? Dropping a video for a deep cut like “Congratulations” feels like them tipping their hat to the real ones, ya know, the fans who’ve been riding with them since day one.

Blue October Returns to Paramount Theatre

They’re coming back to play at the historic Paramount Theatre, and if you’ve ever seen Blue October in that place… You already know it’s an epic experience.

That historic room, those acoustics, and Justin pouring his soul out on stage? That’s not just a concert, that’s a full-on emotional workout.

Want In? We’ve Got You Covered

We’re hooking you up with FREE tickets to see Blue October live in Abilene, courtesy of ACS Heating & Air. Just open up the Rock 108 app and message us the phrase: “I want the Blue October Experience,” and you’re in the running.

Simple. Easy. And yeah… worth it.

Because between this new “Congratulations” video and a full Foiled set live at the Paramount… this is one of those shows you do NOT want to miss.