The Offspring (Official Thread)

[hockeyguitar99]

I searched and couldn't believe that there wasn't an official thread for this band.

Thoughts on the new album? anything offspring related belongs here.

[Kid B]

Nobody likes The Offspring anymore. They were a 90's band through and through.

[versus_god]

Give it to me baby, uh huh, uh huh.

[hockeyguitar99]

Nobody likes The Offspring anymore. They were a 90's band through and through.

doesn't mean that they don't deserve an official thread

[Chris Fallon]

I still like them ... despite my "angry" review lol

[SyndromeOfADown]

I'm listening to Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace at the moment. They've changed, but they're still good in my opinion.

[Regards]

I still turn them up if I hear them on the radio.

[hockeyguitar99]

I'm listening to Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace at the moment. They've changed, but they're still good in my opinion.

whats your favorite song? mine's "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid"

[rankin]

I love these guys - they were the first band I ever saw live :D Can't wait until I can afford their new record woooo!!

[Ouch]

Rise and Fall is awesome, but the two albums before that were a total bleh.

[Paulb-182]

the new album is awesome in my opinion, not one stupid joke song that makes you go.."oh god not again!" *Skip*

the last two albums were good..i still think conspiracy has some classic offspring tracks on, i also think splinter has some good songs..the new album is definitely a step in the right direction

[fran.182]

Nobody likes The Offspring anymore. They were a 90's band through and through.


don't talk by the others

i love them....one of my favourite bands ever

Deep inside your soul there's a hole you don't wanna see....love this lyrics:-D


the new cd has some great songs:

hammerhead
you're gonna go far kid (the best from this record)
a lot like me

but nothingtown and half-truism are awful

[hockeyguitar99]

don't talk by the others

i love them....one of my favourite bands ever

Deep inside your soul there's a hole you don't wanna see....love this lyrics:-D


the new cd has some great songs:

hammerhead
you're gonna go far kid (the best from this record)
a lot like me

but nothingtown and half-truism are awful

You're gonna go far kid seems to be the generally be peoples favorite tracks, and it's really popular on itunes, definitely the next single

[TheGuillotine]

You're gonna go far kid should be the next single, most people's favorite of the new album.

I gave it a few listens when it came out, didn't think too much of it.

The remastered versions of Smash/Ignition any good?

[positive hearts]

I loved the Offspring's 90's material, especially Americana, one of the first CD's I remember buying myself in a store. Conspiracy of One, not so much. I still have to give the new album a listen and going by what people are saying about it I should do that soon rather than later.

[Paulb-182]

I loved the Offspring's 90's material, especially Americana, one of the first CD's I remember buying myself in a store. Conspiracy of One, not so much. I still have to give the new album a listen and going by what people are saying about it I should do that soon rather than later.

definitely should

im a big fan of americana for the sentimental value also..first album i remember buying aswell

the new album is definitely impressive

[yoyoninjagirl]

ah man, I haven't listened to the Offspring since middle school!

[alice+interiors]

I still turn them up if I hear them on the radio.
lolol play them on your own radio!

[Regards]

lolol play them on your own radio!
We actually do haha.

[domotime2]

i finally got to listen through and through the new album finally (as i actually bought it), after only hearing a few tracks at a time....and i REALLY REALLY like the CD. Their are a few songs that make you scratch your head, "kristy are you doing okay" wasnt really one of my favorites... and a few others were sorta mediocre.

But there were also many songs that I would definitley add to the LARGE Offspring best of...repitoire (sorry spelling).
- Half Truism....GREAT OPENER! Classic driving in your car fast song....love it.
- Trust in you.... CONTINUES to bring it quick and fast. The first 2 songs sound like lost tracks from their older albums....they're great.
- you're gonna go far kid... this is clearly the stand out track from the CD. it's different then their other stuff, but the chorus delivers a nice offspring punch.
- nothingtown- a very fun track from the offspring. its a "she's got issues" kind of song...but not as corny as their radio songs of americana.
- stuff is messed up - a pretty corny written song, but something about it makes it really catchy...and i can definitley seeing me like this song more and more, as i continue to listen
- lets hear it for rock bottom - one of my favorite songs on the CD, as they introduce a little OC ska 'chords' to the album....with their own little catchy chorus to boot. great song
- rise and fall - a nice ender to the album....a very happy offspring song, but it concludes a very satisfying album

once again ill admit the slow songs of the album are extremely weak and VERY lame....probably because its not something im looking for from the offspring (they really just arent good). but when you have a band thats been around as long as theese guys have...and they CONTINUE to put out great fun/fast music....an album with 6 solid songs is really all im looking for.


I HOPE THEY TOUR SOON...if they know any information about an upcoming tour id greatly apprecaite it

[FayeQC]

They're a fun band - like them

[Juju125]

many people say that splinter was trash but i think that Splinter is better than rise and fall rage and grace

[Circa1628]

I thought Splinter was good too.

[Circa1628]

i finally got to listen through and through the new album finally (as i actually bought it), after only hearing a few tracks at a time....and i REALLY REALLY like the CD. Their are a few songs that make you scratch your head, "kristy are you doing okay" wasnt really one of my favorites... and a few others were sorta mediocre.

But there were also many songs that I would definitley add to the LARGE Offspring best of...repitoire (sorry spelling).
- Half Truism....GREAT OPENER! Classic driving in your car fast song....love it.
- Trust in you.... CONTINUES to bring it quick and fast. The first 2 songs sound like lost tracks from their older albums....they're great.
- you're gonna go far kid... this is clearly the stand out track from the CD. it's different then their other stuff, but the chorus delivers a nice offspring punch.
- nothingtown- a very fun track from the offspring. its a "she's got issues" kind of song...but not as corny as their radio songs of americana.
- stuff is messed up - a pretty corny written song, but something about it makes it really catchy...and i can definitley seeing me like this song more and more, as i continue to listen
- lets hear it for rock bottom - one of my favorite songs on the CD, as they introduce a little OC ska 'chords' to the album....with their own little catchy chorus to boot. great song
- rise and fall - a nice ender to the album....a very happy offspring song, but it concludes a very satisfying album

once again ill admit the slow songs of the album are extremely weak and VERY lame....probably because its not something im looking for from the offspring (they really just arent good). but when you have a band thats been around as long as theese guys have...and they CONTINUE to put out great fun/fast music....an album with 6 solid songs is really all im looking for.


I HOPE THEY TOUR SOON...if they know any information about an upcoming tour id greatly apprecaite it


my first thoughts when I heard those songs

[AP_Punk]

Smash and Ignition re-mastered on vinyl (http://www.vinylcollective.com/2009/01/22/po-the-offspring-smash-lp-ignition-lp/)

[SwiftSilentDead]

I remember when my friend and I used to jam to "Gotta Get Away" and "I Choose" all the time. I need to listen to this band now, it's been awhile.

[PunksNotDead!]

I havent had a chance to listen to Rise and Fall. I think my foavorite would have to be Smash

[Dre Okorley]

This band is so corny...haha

[tcg47]

I got their entire discography today after feeling like a douchebag for months because I only had a greatest hits album

[lenard27]

I guess I'm in the minority by saying that I thought that Conspiracy of One was their second strongest release (behind Smash, of course). Although, that might be sentimental value speaking because that album introduced me to the band and was one of the first albums I can remember buying for myself.

[DilesMavis]

I think I still have their tape lying around here from a bazillion years ago...anyway they're not too bad to hear every once in a while I guess.

[heyzombiehitler]

i use to love this band. well.. i still do.

[LV03]

Haven't listened to anything after Conspiracy of One (except for the singles they play on the radio)...but I still enjoy my offspring, and love Smash.

[Chris Fallon]

Smash and Ignition are solid fucking punk rock albums.

[Paulb-182]

Ignition is one of my favourite albums

[Chris Fallon]

Session! I'll never learn
Session! God knows I try
Session! Keep coming back for session and I don't know whyyyyyy!

That album has some kickass tunes on it. "Burn it Up" and "Dirty Magic" are so good.

[Paulb-182]

Forever and a Day..

awesome i tell ya. i neeed to see them live.

[Br&New4Life]

whats your favorite song? mine's "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid"

My favorite song is definitley Can't Get My Head Around You.

[chella182]

Nobody likes The Offspring anymore. They were a 90's band through and through.

Wrongo. I love 'em still :). They're actually the last band on this planet that I need to see live before I've seen everyone I want to see live. (For now, anyway).

[Tinno]

haha the offspring rule! my second fave band!!! up behind blink... xD

[AMProbyn]

i love it!

[phil19]

offsrping have got some classic tunes!
i was very impressed when i saw them play last year how good they sounded live.

[prefix-core]

Just got this in my inbox and figured a few people might be interested. Note the ridiculously awesome list of openers at the bottom...

THE S*** IS F***ED UP TOUR:
05/15/09 Nashville, TN Riverfront Park (Merrell Crawfish Boil Festival) - on sale 3/28/09 @ 12:00 Noon
05/17/09 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center (The 2009 MMR*B*Q festival) - on sale 3/27/09 @ 10:00 AM
05/19/09 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall - on sale 3/28/09 @ 10:00 AM
05/20/09 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre - on sale 4/3/09 (time tbd)
05/22/09 Kansas City, MO City Market (Buzz Under The Stars festival) - on sale now
05/25/09 Sioux City, IA Gateway Arena - on sale 4/4/09 @ 10:30 AM
05/26/09 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
05/28/09 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Punk Rocks festival) - on sale 3/27/09 @ 10:00 AM
05/30/09 Las Vegas, NV Pearl Concert Theater - on sale 3/28/09 @ 12:00 Noon
06/01/09 Phoenix, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/03/09 San Diego, CA Open Air Theatre - on sale 3/27/09 @ 12:00 Noon
06/05/09 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - on sale 3/28/09 @ 12:00 Noon
06/09/09 Seattle, WA WaMu Theater - on sale 4/18/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/10/09 Vancouver, BC UBC Thunderbird Arena - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/12/09 Calgary, AB The Stampede Corral - on sale 3/27/09 (time tbd)
06/13/09 Edmonton, AB Northlands - Hall D - on sale 3/27/09 (time tbd)
06/15/09 Saskatoon, SK Prairieland Park - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/17/09 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/19/09 St. Paul, MN Roy Wilkins Auditorium - on sale tbd
06/20/09 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island - on sale 4/11/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/21/09 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Amphitheater at Tower City - on sale 4/10/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/23/09 Columbus, OH The LC Pavilion - on sale 4/4/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/24/09 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend - on sale 4/18/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/26/09 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest - on sale now
06/27/09 Indianapolis, IN The Lawn - on sale tbd
06/28/09 Detroit, MI Freedom Hill - on sale 4/3/09 @ 10:00 AM
06/30/09 Canandaigua, NY CMAC - on sale tbd
07/02/09 Toronto, ON The Molson Amphitheater - on sale 4/10/09 @ 10:00 AM
07/03/09 St-Ephrem de Tring, QC Woodstock en Beauce Festival - on sale tbd
07/07/09 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom - on sale tbd
07/08/09 New York, NY Roseland - on sale tbd
07/10/09 Boston, MA Tsongas Arena - on sale tbd
07/11/09 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion - on sale tbd
07/14/09 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Boutique Amphitheatre at The Music Factory - on sale tbd
07/16/09 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live - on sale tbd
07/17/09 St. Augustine, FL The St. Augustine Amphitheatre - on sale tbd
07/18/09 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amp - on sale tbd

Alkaline Trio & Street Dogs will support 5/19/09-6/9/09 on headlining dates.
Shiny Toy Guns & Street Dogs will support 6/10/09-6/17/09.
Dropkick Murphys will support 6/19/09-6/30/09.
Pennywise will support 7/2/09.
Sum 41 will support 7/7/09-7/18/09

[allhollows86]

I didn't realize how good their new album is doing because i don't listen to radio anymore, but they have 3 top 10 hits on the rock charts and sold 430k. Good for them:-)

[Chris Fallon]

Might have to see if I can hit up that June 9th show. I'm a huge fan of every band on the bill -- sounds like a solid show.

[chella182]

Just got this in my inbox and figured a few people might be interested. Note the ridiculously awesome list of openers at the bottom...

Yop, that tour looks awesome! Bet their support isn't half as good if/when they come to the UK. Grr...

[prefix-core]

Yop, that tour looks awesome! Bet their support isn't half as good if/when they come to the UK. Grr...

For what it's worth, my leg of the tour gets Sum-41. While I enjoy them, I would gladly give 'em up in favor of the Alkaline Trio/Street Dogs combo. Ah well. Maybe you guys will get somebody good. Y'never know. Green Day did take the Bouncing Souls overseas with them a few years back...

[chella182]

For what it's worth, my leg of the tour gets Sum-41. While I enjoy them, I would gladly give 'em up in favor of the Alkaline Trio/Street Dogs combo. Ah well. Maybe you guys will get somebody good. Y'never know. Green Day did take the Bouncing Souls overseas with them a few years back...

Not to England... unless I missed Bouncing Souls. I just saw NFG with Green Day the last time they toured.

I think Sum 41'd be my favourite support to get on The Offspring tour. Alkaline Trio severely disappoint me live cos they never play Armageddon or Stupid Kid.

[prefix-core]

Not to England... unless I missed Bouncing Souls. I just saw NFG with Green Day the last time they toured.

I think Sum 41'd be my favourite support to get on The Offspring tour. Alkaline Trio severely disappoint me live cos they never play Armageddon or Stupid Kid.

Nope, it was Japan I think. And it was one of the Nimrod or Warning tours if memory serves. But I could be wrong.

Sum-41 is really fun live, don't get me wrong there! Haha. For me, personally, I just like them less than Street Dogs and Alkaline Trio.

...And I've never seen the Trio play those songs, either. In fact they don't play much off of From Here to Infirmary these days. Kind of a sad thought. Haha. They tend to play either very new or very old stuff, never any of the in-between stuff.

[Stinky_Potatoe]

I love the offspring.. I really don't like the shit they're putting out now, though. I aslo think Self Esteem is overplayed... at least on the radio station I listen to. lol

[chella182]

...And I've never seen the Trio play those songs, either. In fact they don't play much off of From Here to Infirmary these days. Kind of a sad thought. Haha. They tend to play either very new or very old stuff, never any of the in-between stuff.

Yeah, apparently they said on one of their tours a while back they were never playing Stupid Kid live again :( not entirely sure why. Probably something to do with popularity or something. I do wish they'd play Armageddon though. Reminds me of good times playing Tony Hawk Underground :D.

[hectorial85]

They played Stupid Kid when i saw them a month ago.

[oddwithoutend]

Really? Only 4 pages? Im surprised.

[prefix-core]

...I'm not. Haha. The Offspring aren't all that popular 'round these parts; at least not when compared to the likes of Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, et cetra.

That and they don't really do all that much anymore. Release an album, tour, etc. Nothing too special to discuss, y'know?

But if it'll help spark conversation: my favorite Offspring record is Ixnay on the Hombre.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Yeah, apparently they said on one of their tours a while back they were never playing Stupid Kid live again :( not entirely sure why. Probably something to do with popularity or something. I do wish they'd play Armageddon though. Reminds me of good times playing Tony Hawk Underground :D.

They played "Armageddon" when I saw them in July.

[sandra92]

Like them (:
I saw them last year at Rock in Rio .

[chella182]

I will find out today if they're playing Leeds Festival :excited:

[iloveblink182]

The Offspring - The Making of - "Stuff is Messed Up"



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Been relistening to them and forgot how amazing they were.

[ramomcferno]

Can't beat Americana! The new album was pretty great as well.

[prefix-core]

Co-headlining tour with 311 this summer in ampitheaters. Yup.

[Chris Fallon]

Wonder if that means they will have finished recording by then. It would be nice to have something by fall instead of 2015.

[prefix-core]

Just announced tour dates with 311 and Pepper. (http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Offspring.woa/wa/tour) Will be there, will be drinking, will leave 1/4 of the way through 311's set, will not wear visor and sandals.

[bluejase]

I just missed seeing them last summer... so hopefully I'll get to go this summer!

[kieza]

...I'm not. Haha. The Offspring aren't all that popular 'round these parts; at least not when compared to the likes of Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, et cetra.

That and they don't really do all that much anymore. Release an album, tour, etc. Nothing too special to discuss, y'know?

But if it'll help spark conversation: my favorite Offspring record is Ixnay on the Hombre.

Fall Out Boy are a crock of pop punk shit, Pete Wentz can go suck my dick. Nothing but a poor mans Blink. Agree with Ixnay on the hombre, my favourite Offspring album as well. Rise and Fall was pretty solid, but nothing spectacular. These guys are pretty quiet these days, but I think they have well and truly made a buck, and are basking in its glory.

[prefix-core]

Fall Out Boy are a crock of pop punk shit, Pete Wentz can go suck my dick. Nothing but a poor mans Blink. Agree with Ixnay on the hombre, my favourite Offspring album as well. Rise and Fall was pretty solid, but nothing spectacular. These guys are pretty quiet these days, but I think they have well and truly made a buck, and are basking in its glory.

I honestly don't remember typing any of that up, but...Rise And Fall was decent. But the songs were very hit or miss for me. As for them being quiet? See a few posts above. Summer tour!

[dundermifflin]

this tour is going to be ridiculous. jones beach here i come

[xtheaudition]

Hokkaido Chitose City Hokuei Elementary School Band cover The Offspring's "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" at the 28th All Japan Elementary School Band Festival.

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[reissgoespunk]

I hate how much shit this band gets.

Fact is, they're a solid punk rock band that is responsible for the highest selling independent album of all time and opened many doors for bands featured on this site. Yeah, so they wrote a few singles that would be considered "corny", but that's no different to Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, or whatever band is currently on the MTV/teen hit list.

[Chris Fallon]

Yup. That's a true statement.

Wish the summer tour was coming my way. That'd be fun to go to, partake in many beers and sing-alongs.

[prefix-core]

I just can't wait to come original and smoke some doobies with my mad sweet upside down visor, brah! But the 'spring best bring that "Pretty Fly" jam 'fore my wiggas be trippin' listenin' to mah man Jack Johnson in the parking lot 'fore the show, homeslice.

[Chris Fallon]

I haven't been to a 311 concert in years, but if people still wear their visors upside-down, I would lol so hard.

[SwiftSilentDead]

I still can't believe 311 manages to draw a huge crowd every time they're here.

[Chris Fallon]

They're far more successful as a touring band, due to their reputation as a live act. Last time I saw them was when From Chaos came out, and they were terrific; really worked the crowd well.

[prefix-core]

I haven't been to a 311 show in a long time either. But I know of a few people with questionable taste in general who attend annually because--and I quote--"It's just a huge party in the parking lot!"

[Chris Fallon]

Heavy Metal Parking Lot! AHHHHH!

I didn't know 311 were the Oakland Raiders of concert-going.

[Affliction69]

I hit a kid last week because he liked offspring

[reissgoespunk]

I hit a kid last week because he liked offspring

Cool guy alert.

[Jaimehere]

Pretty Fly For A White Guy will always be MY CHILDHOOD JAM :-d

[Paulb-182]

I've never even heard of 311. Would really quite enjoy to have The Offspring back soon over here. I need to see them again.

[Chris Fallon]

Has 311 never had a hit in England? I'm surprised you've never at least heard their name. They have been making music for 20 years or so now.

[Paulb-182]

Has 311 never had a hit in England? I'm surprised you've never at least heard their name. They have been making music for 20 years or so now.

I don't think they ever have no. I just went on the top three youtube choices for them, and I did know The Cure song, but only cus it's a cure song haha Never heard the name either.

[prefix-core]

I don't think they ever have no. I just went on the top three youtube choices for them, and I did know The Cure song, but only cus it's a cure song haha Never heard the name either.

Well. Consider me shocked. Haha. That's really interesting that they've never had a hit over there! Never would have thought. I assumed they were relatively big worldwide. What were the top three YouTube choices? Other than "Love Song," I mean.

[Paulb-182]

Well. Consider me shocked. Haha. That's really interesting that they've never had a hit over there! Never would have thought. I assumed they were relatively big worldwide. What were the top three YouTube choices? Other than "Love Song," I mean.

Well, love song was top, then you had Amber, and Beautiful Disaster. I've now gone to the 4th choice, 'Down', and that doesn't register with me either.

[jonskinny12]

Wonder if that means they will have finished recording by then. It would be nice to have something by fall instead of 2015.They said they will take a break from the studio to do this tour, then go finish up the album. That really kinda sucks, but I'm more than happy to see Offspring again. These guys have done so much for a lot of bands, but people give them all kinds of shit because of some of the singles they put out. I personally don't like a lot of their singles, but continue to buy their albums because the songs that don't hit the radio are amazing. Conspiracy Of One is the best song they've ever written, IMO.

And I, too, am SHOCKED that 311 isn't big in England.

[prefix-core]

So, I know this isn't the bro-down thread but...Just did some research. The last time 311 played in the U.K. was apparently 2002. And that was a very, very brief tour. Like, maybe five venues? Jesus...I don't know why I'm so surprised by this. Haha. They've never even played Reading & Leeds! Learn something new every day.

[prefix-core]

I kind of wish they'd do a big club tour instead of the hockey/mid-level arenas and such. I feel like those shows would be more fun--they would inevitably sell them out (as opposed to a half-filled theater) and it would simultaneously weed out some of the Slipknot shirts. Haha.

[reissgoespunk]

"It's cool to hate! Whoooooooooooooooooooooooh ahhhhhhhhhhhh ooooooooooooooooooh!"

[Peter Mnemonics]

To be pleasant to me everything that Noodls with Dexter do, even that they did that from the very beginning.

[cshadows2887]

Just watched American Pie 2. Forgot how much I love "Want You Bad." Seriously one of my favorite songs from that era.

[Thesleepingwell]

The Offspring were one of my favorite bands back in my college years, still good fun to listen to.

[Paulb-182]

Ignition still gets a lot of plays from me.

[prefix-core]

New Japanese compilation album with b-sides, live shit, and remixes. (http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Hour-Ltd-Ed-Offspring/dp/B003NHX50O) Pretty rad! But a bit bummed that they left off "One Hundred Punks." Personally, that's my favorite Offspring cover.

That being said? The Black Dahlia remix of "Want You Bad" rules hard.

[Fox83]

As much as I didn't prefer Splinter over most of their albums, "Spare Me The Details" is one of my all time favorite songs by them. It's just a great, catchy pop tune. Not sure why it stands out to me so much, it just found me at the right time. I used to have that song rotating on every mix CD or playlist I had.

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[maxswellrevenge]

The Offspring - Thinking of Japan

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[s2h72]

EaUceFX8FB8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaUceFX8FB8)

[muttley]

Good Christ, I love Americana.

[mazerfaka]

Blasting Americana now, takes me back to the good times with my Dreamcast!

[maxswellrevenge]

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[s2h72]

new 35 minute offspring podcast

http://soundcloud.com/offspring/the-offspring-podcast-special

[Justin_stacy]

new single isn't gonna leave you with much hope for the upcoming record.

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[cirerelleum]

Complicated, X-rated.

[Raku]

Some album info on KROQ's site (http://kroq.radio.com/2012/04/27/the-offspring-debut-days-go-by-dexter-holland-its-been-a-work-in-progress/).

new single isn't gonna leave you with much hope for the upcoming record.

[SNIP]

They've been playing another new song live

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[Thesleepingwell]

new single isn't gonna leave you with much hope for the upcoming record.

3ZhNioe477g

Never really wanted to listen to anything beyond Conspiracy Of One. I can see why.
Not done anything for me.

[Likelinus]

new single isn't gonna leave you with much hope for the upcoming record.

3ZhNioe477g

Eh, what happened to Offspring? can't believe my ears...

And nice attempt of trying to steal the Paperback Writer riff (and then mix it with Foo Fighters Times Like These)

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[CallMeTroy]

Never really wanted to listen to anything beyond Conspiracy Of One. I can see why.
Not done anything for me.

I dunno, man. Half of Splinter was very, very good.

[s2h72]

splinter would have made a great ep

[Raku]

The fucking Offspring released a fucking joke song as a single for Austrialia

Seriously before I post the link, I must warn you that it is a joke song.

A fucking song called, "Cruising California (Bumpin' In My Trunk)"

Yes, use your imagination before you click the link.

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/music/news/blog/listen-the-offsprings-new-song-days-go-by/20120430-g71h.html

Now, I personally was laughing through out the entire song because this does not sound like a Offspring song at all. Not a chance in hell (okay, maybe the reference to PF(FAWG). But still!)

The sad thing is, I can see this blowing up in America's pop charts -_-

Let the shitstorm commence!

Edit: This (joke) song ruined any chance I had at defending this album (If I could have in the first place...).

[Oddman]

This is not even funny anymore. And it's not even going to be the hidden track but actually track #6 in the middle of the album!

[CallMeTroy]

The fucking Offspring released a fucking joke song as a single for Austrialia.

They did that with "Spare Me the Details", and it did well in Australia, so why not another one?

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While that song is pretty terrible as far as the lyrics go, it doesn't sound like an actual "joke" song so much as just...Bad. Haha. And cheeseball. That being said? It could definitely be a hit here in the States. And is already stuck in my head.

But just to prove your point wrong about the "joke" songs (or, as I'm loosely defining it here--songs with a silly/sarcastic lyrics, even if the subject matter is realtively serious)...

Smash
Bad Habit

Ixnay on the Hombre
Mota
Cool to Hate
Intermission
Don't Pick It Up

Americana
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)
Feelings
She's Got Issues
Why Don't You Get a Job?

Conspiracy of One
Original Prankster
One Fine Day

Splinter
Hit That
The Worst Hangover Ever
Spare Me the Details

The last album was shockingly devoid of such a track. But yeah...This new song doesn't shock me at all. I'm guessing there was some label pressure for a hit, and they may well have found it. It's definitely far more embarrassing than any other song I've listed, though. Hah.

[Collin182]

The last album was shockingly devoid of such a track. But yeah...This new song doesn't shock me at all. I'm guessing there was some label pressure for a hit, and they may well have found it. It's definitely far more embarrassing than any other song I've listed, though. Hah.
Stuff Is Messed Up/Shit Is Fucked Up is hilarious.

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Stuff Is Messed Up/Shit Is Fucked Up is hilarious.

Eh. It's catchy, but I'd be lying if I said I found it anything more than "amusing."

[ShotgunGold]

The last album was shockingly devoid of such a track. But yeah...This new song doesn't shock me at all. I'm guessing there was some label pressure for a hit, and they may well have found it. It's definitely far more embarrassing than any other song I've listed, though. Hah.

Really? Do labels pressure bands in that way now? I doubt it. They're hardly a new band who have to create a fanbase. It's The Offspring - the label can predict how many copies they will sell at the very least simply because it has "The Offspring" written on the cover! There's probably no pressure on them at all to do anything.

I think if this is the direction they're taking themselves, then it's the band themselves that have made this decision, not the record label. And what a bad decision it is...

[prefix-core]

Really? Do labels pressure bands in that way now? I doubt it. They're hardly a new band who have to create a fanbase. It's The Offspring - the label can predict how many copies they will sell at the very least simply because it has "The Offspring" written on the cover! There's probably no pressure on them at all to do anything.

I think if this is the direction they're taking themselves, then it's the band themselves that have made this decision, not the record label. And what a bad decision it is...

Yeah, I was wrong. Labels never tell bands what to write, record, release, etc.

[meleedub]

what in the fuck is that song

i mean what

[spawnofz]

:shrug: I actually kind of liked Spare Me The Details; I won't say it's amazing but I enjoyed it for the difference in style and it was kinda catchy. This Bumping song is just so bad, and Days Go By, I really wanted to keep enjoying these guys but I couldn't even stand the last album.

[meleedub]

i mean why rip off other bands?

mcr, foo fighters, now katy perry...

rip off smash or ixnay if you have to plagiarize you stupid offspring