New Miserable Experience is the second studio album by alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992.

[2] The band's original lead guitarist, Doug Hopkins, was fired near the conclusion of the recording sessions for the album, ostensibly for his persistent alcohol problems.

[7] Rolling Stone critic Paul Evans praised New Miserable Experience, saying it "sounds both fresh and highly personal.

"[14] In his review for AllMusic, Rick Anderson called the album "a tight and lean collection of brilliant, edgy pop music".

"[11] To celebrate the album's tenth anniversary in 2002, a deluxe edition containing an extra disc of demos, outtakes and live performances was released by the label.