Description:Yes, they (along with Green Day) finally brought skate-rock into the world of John Q. Mallrat, but the Offspring were hardly spring chickens at the time of this breakthrough album's release. They'd been slogging away since 1987, a span that allowed them to amass all the clever tricks showcased here, most notably the Latino-rap/moshpitYes, they (along with Green Day) finally brought skate-rock into the world of John Q. Mallrat, but the Offspring were hardly spring chickens at the time of this breakthrough album's release. They'd been slogging away since 1987, a span that allowed them to amass all the clever tricks showcased here, most notably the Latino-rap/moshpit-riff mega-hit "Come Out and Play". Just about every track on the disc (the band's third, if you were counting) keeps that careful balance between aggression and accessibility, from the surf-punk self- help rant of "Self-Esteem" to the airy ska-pop of "What Happened to You?" If Green Day are the 1990s punk equivalent of the Beatles, and Rancid its Rolling Stones, the Offspring might be its Monkees--remembered for nothing more important than simple, indelible pop. --David Sprague... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Epitaph Release date : 22 January 1996 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 8714092643220
"In 1994, this album came out along with Green Day's Dookie, and songs from both were unavoidable. I quickly got over Dookie & eventually decided it wasn't really that great, but Smash I've continued to enjoy ever since.
Favorite song: "Smash"
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"Released: April 8, 1994
Genres: Punk Rock, Skate Punk, Pop Punk, Alternative Rock
Favourite Tracks:
- Bad Habit
- Come Out And Play
- Genocide
- Gotta Get Away
- Self Esteem"
Exclusive added this to a list 10 months, 2 weeks ago
"This is the last album that i own from Offspring...
Great songs, punk with a bit of grunge inside...
It sell 11 million of copies...after that U don't follow them no more ,I think their production became tto commercial and with less inspiration, but this I like!"
"Nostalginen paukku menneisyydestä, joka teki minusta The Offspring -fanin. Taisi muuten olla ensimmäinen CD-levy, jonka ostin. Hieno levy, joka sisältää paljon järeää asennetta. Biisit ovat nopeita ja lyhyitä, mutta juuri sitähän punkki on. VITUN VÄKEVÄ LEVY!"
The Flagship added this to a list 1 year, 6 months ago
"7. A song that reminds you of an event.
The Offspring - Not The One
This song reminds me of the 9/11 terror attacks in America. I remember getting on my school bus after college and wondering why the radio was playing, before trying to drown it out with my own music. When I took my headphones off to listen to the commotion I was absolutely bamboozled by the story. Suddenly I felt a real worry that my generation would now have to put up with a war and I felt a real fear that the carefree style o"
Jamie M. added this to a list 1 year, 8 months ago
"Week 26:20.06.11 - 26.06.11
The Offspring - Self-Esteem
I'm not sure what came over me, I used to believe that this song was utterly average, despite its commercial success and it was a guaranteed skip whenever I listened to Smash back in the day. I caught myself singing it (in my head!) at work over and over during a particularly laborious task and revelled in the self-deprecating brilliance of the lyrics and the utter lack of enthusiasm in the voice. The complete unwillingness to stick up fo"
Stehako added this to a list 1 year, 10 months ago
"Then: Honestly I probably would never have gotten around to buying this CD if it weren't for having heard its entirety at a friends house. I was perfectly fine with listening to the 3 or 4 radio singles, but when I heard the below song along with a number of others I decided this album had to be mine!
Now: Any affection I had for The Offspring has pretty much disappeared over the years, along with my copy of this CD.
Remember Dexter's braids?"
Michael M added this to a list 2 years, 1 month ago