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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, Jane's Addiction. But better that than allow the music to stagnate in order to meet unreasonable expectations about "authenticity." Don't worry, dude, the Offspring still rocks.
Recorded at Eldorado Recording Studio, Hollywood, California.
Personnel: Dexter Holland, Noodles (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Jason McLean, John Mayer (vocals); Ron Welty (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Davey Havok (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Dave Jerden.
Recording information: Eldorado Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA.
Illustrator: Enrique Chagoya.
Photographer: Lisa Haun.
The Offspring: Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar); Noodles (guitar, vocals); Greg K (bass); Ron Welty (drums).
Rolling Stone (2/6/97, pp.47-48) - 3.5 Stars (out of 5) - "...IXNAY's smoking chords, chunky bottom, surprising mode shifts and melodic good humor suggest Van Halen's late-'70s California more than Black Flag's....Dexter Holland's hefty high register keeps the group's eccentric beats light on their feet..." Spin (2/97, p.83) - 7 (out of 10) - "...Holland wails about out changing the world, but his music is more about finding a place in it....These songs are imploring you to rip it up, but they always feel like a prelude to getting on with the rest of your life." Entertainment Weekly (2/7/97, pp.66-67) - "...tight, razor-sharp body-surfing rock that feels pumped with steroids. IXNAY ON THE HOMBRE is the culmination of the new punk rock's transformation into anthemic, up-with-party-people music--music for beating up nihilistic skinheads..." - Rating: B+
Great I'll never forget where I was when I bought this album--I cant believe it was almost ten years ago... Amazed is one of the best songs written in the 90s and there are plenty of other great songs on this. Offpsring went downhill after Ixnay, but this remains a testament to just how cool they once were, even though only a few of us really knew it. Submitted by Popetastic (New Haven) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
great I dont really even like rock that much. But i bought this cd because i knew and liked a few songs on it. But after listening to the whole cd i love it. I reccomend this cd for anybody Submitted by big boy (Philly) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Last Great Offspring Album! As the title suggests, this was the last "great" album Dexter and the gang wrote. Americana was a disaster, Conspiracy of One was alright at best, and I've honestly become too disenchanted with the band to listen to all of Splinter. Dexter, if you see this......Forget everything you've done since Ixnay on the Hombre and try again! Submitted by David (Peoria, IL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Offspring at Perfection this album fits perfectly in the album timeline....right inbetween Smash and Americana, which were both great albums. But when you fuse the more hardcore punk sound from Smash (songs like: Meaning of Life, Mota, Cool to Hate...) and the more humorous Americana sounding stuff (Intermission, Way Down the Line, I Choose)you get Offspring's best cd. Gone Away is great but it CAN get old. but anyway, this is by far my favorite Offspring CD...and i thought it couldnt get any better than SMASH Submitted by Justin (california) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Pretty good Not bad but some of there other albums are better like Americana and Conspiracy of One rulz. Offspring roxzzzz! Submitted by Liquiddeath73.yahoo.com (Elgin,Il,Usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Pretty good
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