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All songs written by Offspring except "Killboy Powerhead" (The Didjits).
Building off the success of its Orange County, California hardcore roots and a feature spot in snowboarding advertisements, Offspring is suddenly seeing more commercial success that it ever could have dreamed of when it was formed as yet another Southern California hard-core punk act in 1991.
SMASH is a generous helping of guitar power-pop. The delightful Middle-Eastern surf guitar on "Come Out And Play" hides harsh sentiments in poppy guitar riffs. Singer Dexter Holland mocks the school systems that think the solution to school violence is to "keep them separated," to segregate rather than educate the kids about the dangers of carrying guns. As Holland advises his fans, "Hey pay no mind/If you're under eighteen you won't be doing any time."
Offspring's power is in writing anthemic guitar rock that effortlessly slips from genre to genre. From the humorous ska-flavored "What Happened To You?" to the sing-along guitar riff in "No Self Esteem," SMASH is by no means a smash hit, but it has certainly gotten the exposure this one-time hardcore band deserves.
Recorded at Track Record, North Hollywood, California.
The Offspring: Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar); Noodles (guitar); Greg K. (bass guitar); Ron Welty (drums).
Offspring: Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar); Noodles (guitar, background vocals); Greg K (bass); Ron Welty (drums, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Jason "Blackball" McLean (vocals).
Rolling Stone (11/3/94, p.98) - 3 Stars - Good - "...Call 'em punks if you want to, but a song ["Come Out And Play"] this cannily designed, arranged and executed is worthy of the best rock-songwriting tradition..."
Alternative Press (8/94, p.89) - "...Rarely has a band so dextrously combined such apparently discordant elements into such a delicious whole..."
Musician (8/94, p.90) - "...Fortunately it doesn't take a genius to appreciate Offspring's simple songwriting smarts...A nice shot of adrenaline from a socially concious syringe..."
NME (Magazine) (9/3/94, p.51) - 6 - Good - "...Being dynamically punk and showing a wide perspective aren't mutually exclusive. When Offspring discover that, they'll be bloody dangerous..." Purchase Smash CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Offspring Ixnay On The Hombre CD (1997)
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So the Offspring jumped ship from California proto-indie Epitaph to corporate behemoth Columbia. So what? Anyone who thinks going for the brass ring is less than "punk" should remember that back in the days of No Future, the Sex Pistols, the Clash and their brethren set their sights on nothing less than total world domination. Despite their proletarian orientations, the godfathers of punk were determined to become rock stars in order to shove their messages down the world's collective throat. So, don't give the Offspring any grief for taking that leap 20 years later, when it means a hell of a lot less.
Contrary to punk expectations, there are no string sections or Tom Scott sax solos on IXNAY ON THE HOMBRE. The band's songs still leap off the disc with the same breakneck beat and aggressive guitar attack as on previous Offspring releases. Sure, the band has expanded its sound a bit; with the help of Jane's Addiction producer Dave Jerden, several songs sound more than a little like, well, ...
| | Offspring Americana CD (1998)
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This is an Enhanced audio CD, which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
AMERICANA continues the contradiction fostered by the Offspring with IXNAY ON THE HOMBRE; that of an anarchistic punk band signing up with and using the resources of a mighty recording industry monolith. Diatribes aside, these southern California punks have continued concocting breakneck-paced songs that combine intelligent lyrics with rapid-fire rhythms and shredding guitar.
Going beyond their punk credentials means the Offspring mix in a few curves that keep the listener guessing. "Why Don't You Get A Job" uses horns and a steel drum to underline misgivings about awarding alimony for either sex. "Pay the Man" uses Middle Eastern chord changes to achieve an Arabic feel that eventually gives way to a punkier arrangement. Even on"Feelings," the schmaltzy lounge lizard anthem, Dexter Holland's style of spitting out the words gives the slight number new life. The cleverly wrought "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" looks at white kids emulating an inner-city ...
| | Boondock Saints DVD (1999)
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| | Jeff Dunham - Arguing With Myself DVD (2005) Widescreen
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Comedian Jeff Dunham teams up with loud-mouthed pals Bubba J, Peanut, Jose Jalapeno, Walter, and Sweet Daddy Joe for a live act showcasing all of his standup and ventriloquist talents.
Jeff Dunham blends ...
| | Offspring Ignition CD (1993) Remastered
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| | Offspring Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace CD (2008)
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A survivor of the alternative nation '90s, the Offspring have shown themselves to be surprisingly adept at sticking around. Years after they set independent record sales with the appropriately named SMASH, they returned to the charts with their semi-novelty ...
| | Nemeth Film CD (2008)
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| | Johnny J Blair Grateful CD (2007)
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Take songs on tapes that have outlasted earthquakes, hurricanes, and incarcerations. Add some digital salvation and out comes 'Grateful,' a pastiche of new music with remixed or refurbished tracks that were almost lost in time. 'Grateful' is the new CD from Foldback Records recording artist Johnny J Blair. “I’m grateful people kept requesting these songs, even though I thought the master recordings were gone,” Blair says. “I was told some tapes were destroyed in an earthquake, some were trashed by record companies, and one reel was taken to South America and lost. Last year, friends found pieces of these tapes ‘marooned’ on two continents. It’s almost like rescuing marooned people from a desert island.”Thrashy pop, stacks of Beach Boys-like vocals, string quartets, and hard-rock improvisation feature prominently on 'Grateful.' Selections include “Desert Ruby” (a surreal diary of a bus ride from Tampa to Los Angeles), “She’s Not Some Animal #2,” and other songs Blair often performs live. Unearthed gems include a jet-propelled cover of “My Bonnie” dressed in riffs from David Bowie’s glam era. The punk-psychedelia of “I’m So Glad (U Let Me In)” is Blair’s love note to San Francisco, the town where much of 'Grateful' was written and recorded. Other parts of 'Grateful' take a whimsical look at the Keystone State (“I Wanna Be in Pennsylvania”). Guests include ex-Monkee Davy Jones, Michael Miller (Gilmore Girls), Michael Roe (The 77s), ...
| | DR Toast Wave Function CD (2008)
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About "The Wave Function":Over three years in the making, "The Wave Function" is the result of my continuing immersion in San Francisco music and art communities. My eyes and ears are always being turned on to something new and strange and beautiful, and I hope you'll be able to hear some of that in these songs. I am eternally thankful for all of the support and encouragement that has made this music possible, and I hope you'll enjoy ...
| | Mest Av Allt Fernandoz B CD (2008) (Import)
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| | James Mcmurtry Just Us Kids CD (2008) (Import)
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| | Lebron Brothers La Ley CD (1980) Remastered; Reissued
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