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So-Cal punk outfit Offspring originally intended to give their millennial release away for free over the Internet until cooler heads prevailed at their label. Despite the derailing of this revolutionary act, CONSPIRACY OF ONE is still a win-win proposition for fans and retailers alike. Chock full of hooks and crunchy chords, the album picks up on the wacky multi-kulti vibe that first surfaced on the band's previous AMERICANA. Among the notable examples are the cowbell-heavy Latino vibe on "Original Prankster" which features a War sample and a guest vocal by rapper Redman, and the Middle Eastern-flavored rhythm track threading throughout "Living in Chaos."
Lest Offspring fans start worrying about sell-out potential, be assured that Dex and friends have packed these 13 tracks with plenty of pile-driving riffs, as evidenced by tracks like the catchy opening song "Come Out Swinging" and the triple-time tempo of "One Fine Day." Other highlights include the mosh-ready title track and the ominous "Vultures," a low-key cynical screed that treads the same shadowy path as Nirvana and Concrete Blonde. Who says the best things in life are free?
Recorded at NRG Studios, North Hollywood, California.
Personnel: Dexter Holland, Noodles (vocals, guitar); Ron Welty (drums).
Audio Mixers: Ryan Eilliams; Karl Egsieker.
Recording information: NRG, North Hollywood, CA.
Illustrator: Alan Forbes.
Offspring: Dexter Holland, Noodles (vocals, guitar); Greg K (vocals, bass); Ron Welty (drums).
Additional personnel: Redman (rap vocals).
Spin (1/01, p.113) - 7 out of 10 - "...Buzzes from skate metal to Ozzed-up pop...to Chili-peppered funk-punk to Billy Squiery sleaze-core....[their] genius has always been fro wringing Orangeade out of Orange County..."
Spin (1/01, p.113) - 7 out of 10 - "...Buzzes from skate metal to Ozzed-up pop...to Chili-peppered funk-punk to Billy Squiery sleaze-core....[their] genius has always been fro wringing Orangeade out of Orange County..."
Q (1/01, p.113) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...If you're after jangly guitar riffs, chart-thumping production values and shouty choruses, then [The Offspring] are still very much your guys..."
Q (1/01, p.113) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...If you're after jangly guitar riffs, chart-thumping production values and shouty choruses, then [The Offspring] are still very much your guys..."
Melody Maker (11/21/00, p.58) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Modern punk'n'roll...their most immediate charming offering yet....finding different ways of organizing their sound into ever-compulsive new shapes..."
Melody Maker (11/21/00, p.58) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Modern punk'n'roll...their most immediate charming offering yet....finding different ways of organizing their sound into ever-compulsive new shapes..." Conspiracy Of One Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The BEST Quality Punk/pop album!!!
this album right here I would very much say is the best offspring cd yet, that is, next to "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace" of course... I absolutely LOVE these two albums, for neither includes those infamous SKA tracks that The Offspring have been known for incorporating.. just strictly PUNK straight through the CDs, minus the Intro. fav tracks on Conspiracy of One are: "Come Out Swinging", "Original Prankster", "Want You Bad", "A Million Miles Away", "Living In Chaos", "One Fine Day" and "Vultures". Sweeeet!!! rock on! peace
Submitted by Justin (St. Anthony, NL, Canada) 
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Right On!
The Offspring keep getting better and better. Can't shut these guys down!
Submitted by a reviewer (Wadsworth, IL)
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I TRULY AGREE THAT THIS IS BY FAR THERE MOST GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT CUZ THIS ALBUM IS ..THE BEST OFFSPRING, I THINK ALL THE SONGS ARE GOOD.
5 STARS FOR SURE.
Submitted by deadly23skillz (LOS ANGELES,CA,USA)
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omFg. how can this album get only 4 stars on average?! this is easily the best of all the offsprings albums. me and all my mates think the offspring are immense. i myself have all their albums and i think (and so do my mates) conspiracy of one is by far the best album. their greatest hits album shoulda been this album plus maybe a few others. this album really is that good.
Submitted by Lemme Check (How about the moon?)
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i dont no why a lot people hate this cd, its awesome, sure some songs might be popish, but its all in good fun and some r just rockin. best songs r special delivery-best song on cd just rockin turn the speakers up for this one, million miles away-2nd best also rockin, and one fine day-just a flat out good funny song.
Submitted by mr. sexy (naperville,il)
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