On their eighth album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, the Offspring rant about George W. Bush's America and all the crass consumerism accompanying it, and also snipe at dance beats on "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" -- complete with a "dance f***er dance" chorus -- which is par for the course for the Offspring, who always seems to get a neo-novelty tune out of some rhythm or fad they don't like. Nothing changes their attitude or their attack, as they still favor frenzied downstroked guitars and shout-along choruses. Still, the Offspring can't quite hide the passing of time, as they start to drift into power ballads and angsty anthems like "Kristy, Are You Doing Okay?," which feels tailor-made for a CW TV show. Such softening of their stance illustrates that it's impossible to avoid maturity.
As my very first "favorite band" The Offspring will always have sentimental value for me. I was in middle school, just beginning to discover the world of music independent of my parents' favorite radio stations, when they released "Americana." It rocked and was relatable in a late-90's, teenage... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great vide...
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It seems like we won't have to wait until June 16 (EU) and June 17 for North American citizens to enjoy their new album (if u want to buy it, you will have to wait 'till then though).Have a digital taste here: http://www.imeem.com/theoffspring
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Music Video Premiere: The Offspring - Stuff Is Mess UpShare and Enjoy:
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As my very first "favorite band" The Offspring will always have sentimental value for me. I was in middle school, just beginning to discover the world of music independent of my parents' favorite radio stations, when they released "Americana." It rocked and was relatable in a late-90's, teenage... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great vide...
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"It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. "c.s. lewis Currently obsessed with:You're Gonna Go Far, Kid- The Offspring
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