Smash

Fun, amazing memories brought back.

Good entry level punk rock.

Entire album is a good listen, but I'm still torn between 3 and 4 stars. Have to go with 4 because I'd keep this album in my physical library.

Awesome!

They’re like a knockoff nirvana but they don’t sound exactly like a knockoff singer doesn’t sound that bad and the rest of the instruments work well with eachother Favorite: self esteem Least favorite: kill boy power head 4/5

Functional pop-punk. Lived up to the billing of its title.

I never kept up with the Offspring after this album, but this one I listened to all of the time at home and at one of my first jobs. I haven't listened to this since much, or maybe even at all, since then and I forgot just how fun it is!

Hard to separate from middle school nostalgia. These guys take a lot of shit, and rightly so. The social commentary and mental health introspection are on the nose and cheesy. However. Very catchy vocal and instrumental hooks, and a lot of energy. Dexter's voice is right, and the oohs and Oh's and ohwaye-o-os are pretty fucking cool. And really to compare to a 90s album that I would have thought deeper at the time - "I'm not a trendy asshole" is essentially same lyric as "fret for your lattes," "wearing vans 501s" from Tools Aenima, and equally catchy. Though granted much simpler and 4/4er. The closest thing to a novelty song, Bad Habit (I would guess everyone in my middle school could still belt out the breakdown from memory) in looking at LA driving culture presaged our current driving state of the union: Assume you are sharing the road with a bunch of fats who are packing heat, and are paranoid, angry, and eager to shoot.

high energy, fun, reminds me of high school. A great blend of that post punk ska-esq without the horns upbeat feeling.

This album is just plain fun. Great energy. Favorite songs are Bad Habit, Come Out and Play, Self Esteem, and What Happened To You?

Solidly The Offspring. Would give 5 stars, but want to leave room

4.5 Oh boy, what an album that takes me back to high school (despite its 30th anniversary coming up in just a week). I think The Offspring have fallen out of favor within the music community a bit in recent years, and given some of their more recent releases, I can see why, but it’s kind of a shame people don’t look back on their early work quite as fondly as they do many other 90s acts. A part of that may be the role this album had in the creation of pop punk, a genre many would point to as a corny, immature offshoot of a superior genre, and to that I say - come on, haven’t you ever had fun in your life? And this is a fun album. It’s no Green Day or blink-182 (at least for me), but there’s certainly no shortage of bangers to be found - it’s just one explosive blast of catchy punk leading into the next. Nitro (Youth Energy) is an amazing introduction to the album (not counting Time to Relax), with Bad Habit, Gotta Get Away, and It’ll Be a Long Time all being personal favorites from there. However, this particular listening reminded me of just how great even the stuff inbetween I had forgotten about is, like Genocide, Something to Believe In, Not the One, and the closing track Smash (though I had to Google the lyrics to that last one to confirm he wasn’t saying what I initially thought he was saying in the chorus). Of course, there are the two mega-hits here as well, tracks I’ve grown to listen to less frequently as I’ve gotten older, but whenever I do decide to, I still find a certain charm to them. I’ll always dig the Middle Eastern-esque guitar hook that drives Come Out and Play, and Self Esteem will always remind me of my high school friends, not only because we all loved the song, but also because we tried to cover it as a band a handful of times. While I don’t think we ever successfully got through a full playthrough, it’ll alway hold a special place in my heart because of it. Anyway, I really enjoyed my return to this album with this list. While I don’t think it’ll ever hold quite the same charm again it did when I was a teenager, I still had a really fun time with it and was even able to find some new things to appreciate - a handful of songs that weren’t already in my Spotify playlists were quickly added to. Apparently the band is doing a 30th anniversary performance of the album in Anaheim in June, so all I can say is, after this, my interest is piqued.

Solid

Punk-pop excellence, loaded with buzzsaw guitars, a propulsive rhythm section, some ridiculously catchy hooks, and an engaging frontman in Dexter Holland. I haven't thought about Offspring in years, so this was great to hear again. They were a great band back in the day, with an infectious energy and playfulness that stood out from much of the sludginess you heard in music in at the time. This still rocks 30 years later and hasn't really aged a day. Fave Songs: Come Out and Play, Self Esteem, Gotta Get Away, Not the One, So Alone, It'll Be a Long Time, Smash

Yedsh

TIL that this is the best-selling album off of an indie label EVER. Impressive. These guys are the kings of Shout-Rock in the same way that the Beastie Boys are the kings of Shout-Rap. Not a surprise that I am inclined to them both. It’s interesting that they are labelled pop-punk and - in listening to the rest of this album and not just the songs plastered all over the radio in the 90s - I would have to agree. The more you know…

great pop-punk album

It's like Nirvana, but slightly less overwhelmingly good. There's a sprinkle of indie mixed in with the punky, thrashy metal rock that was all the craze in the early 90s. The outcome, for what it's worth, is very consistent and pretty good. Intense, rugged, angry guitars constantly keep you on your toes, and the vocals, while not that distinctive, work well with the genre. Key tracks: Nitro, Come Out And Play, Self Esteem, Smash

A pretty classic outing by The Offspring for their third studio release. Along with Green Day's Dookie, Smash brought the heaviness and "noise" of punk rock to the mainstream, to the surprise of many - including The Offspring themselves. Whilst I didn't grow up listening to this album by them in particular, it has all the hallmarks of their sound and feel, and still thoroughly enjoyed it. Best: Come Out and Play Worst: Smash

8/10 really good Nirvana era grunge lots of fun throughout

Already time for an Album I know and have listened to multiple times. Generally very fast-paced, high-energy an "in the face" an just flies by. Variety is given and songs gereally have at least one section, where they change or end before they get stale. Maybe a bit much "whoa-o-o" chanting. - "Time to Relax" Gold. (especially with the high-energy "Nitro" directly after it) - "Bad Habit" doomey start, heavy riff and vocal-only section follow - "Genocide" best riff so far - "Something to Believe in" rhythmically complex intro - "Come out and play" is that lead phrygian dominant? - "Self Esteem" The slightly forced-sounding singing on this album just fits the best here - "It'll be a long time" Tempo change in the middle - Hidden track in phrygian dominant?

A) I always loved Come Out And Play B) is not part of the list just a smiley face My friend bought me a skateboard so now I'm obligated to like this.

4.5

Mhhh yes. Lieb s intro😂 honestly allgemein bi offspring ich loses easy gern finds recht funny und eigetlich no guete stimmigsmacher wenn nüt anders. Nitro findi guut! Macht spass zums lose. Iwie so mis inner child cha dadur d teenage angst loswerde? If thst makes sense. Und ebe ade rocknacht oder so tuet sichs eh guet. So self esteem luut lose hittet ebe scho andersch. Gsehne aber scho wie mer das nedso toll finde cha, aber für mich es stabils 4i

s albumcover gaht no hard, ich glaub ich muss es screenshotte nitro stronge start schön punkig und ich verstah jedi person wo findt es isch e nervigi stimm aber ich han sie iwie eifach gern ich hett nöd denkt dass es so vill pace hett und so catchy isch, han huere spass gha mjte ziit tönts halt echli glich und self esteen isch hslt eifach en banger

So there are two kinds of punk: bands that can sing and play, and bands that are "authentic" and "not sell outs." I prefer the former. When the punk bug bites, this album will do nicely.

LOVED this album. Did then and still do.

Absolutely Fantastic Album. holds up all these years later. I have a bias as I havae been a fan of the Offspring since the 90's and I do listen to this album at least once a year. but I listen to this that often because I think it is that good.

So much fun! A bit dated with the production and pop/alternative vibe but no denying that it was a fun listen.

I've listened to this album a ton of times, but not for 20+ years. It's excellent, better than I remembered. Frankly, I never realized that the majority of it is straight up, unabashed, undeniable punk music. The big radio hits were a little more straight ahead rock with punk influences, but make no mistake, this is a punk rock album. I never google an album before I leave a review because I don't want it to influence my opinion, but I would presume that this has to be one of, if not the, best selling punk albums of all time. Though I bet it's one that hardcore punk aficionados hate because they got popular and were thus "sellouts." But since the vast majority of Punk music is unlistenable shit, I think the direction The Offspring decided to take on this album was a good one.

Normally I can't this kind of music but this album is just great.

FRIDAY ATTACK

I never realized how much of a punk influenced they are. Although they can actually sing and notarize just scream in to the mic. An enjoyable album.

The momentum, the energy, it’s unstoppable! The lyrics can be iffy at points but they’re bearable for the most part. Very fun to listen to! This thing just doesn’t let down for a second. Very cool!

pop punk done right

This was really fun. I had forgotten about some of these songs and really enjoyed revisiting them. Love the string of curse words in Bad Habit! Might have to add that track to my running playlist.

Self Esteem one of the songs of the decade! And these heroes also made Pretty Fly for a White Guy. The rest is also enjoyable but much less impressive then their killer songs, just enough for 4 stars .

Only two good songs but they both did SMASH

Det hörs ju att det är The Offspring. Håller med Elliot om att vissa låtar har lite Nirvana-känsla 4 / 5

• Ett horribelt fult omslag • Direkt igenkännbar sångröst • Gotta Get Away => Nirvana? Bästa låten hittills • Genocide tycker jag om • Det är som bäst när det är mindre Offspring och mer Nirvana • Self Esteem fortfarande bra • Tror man blir rätt bra på matte om man lyssnar på det här • The Offspring växer på en ju mer man lyssnar • Sista 6 minutrarna på sista låten är... intressanta Betyg: Albumet gick från 3/5 i början, till 4/5, och i visst humör kanske även 5/5 => 4/5

Intro läsare o grejer. WOW Nitro youth är en explosiv o rolig start Vill köra bil sanbbt till vissa låtar. Bra guing och fart. Kaotiskt o härligt. Blev kanske lite enformigt efter en stund men sätter ändå högt betyg för jag hade kunnat lyssna igen. Overall bra album som hade vart rolig att köra snabbt till eller vara teenage angst på ett pojkrum

ok me gustó bastante... 8/10

Sad I've been sleeping on this one. Apart from the obvious great songs like Self Esteem, this is a very solid 90s punk album. What makes it stand out for me are the great lyrics from Dexter Holland.

Good shit

Consistent straight forward punk rock. Only 4 strings required and strong flexible wrists plus a maniac drummer. Fun stuff.

Solid album from my childhood. The playful narrations kept the main theme of fun going throughought

Spotify kinda got bored of the album after a couple of songs (switched to their other hits) but it was enough to remember this album

I just enjoy to listen to The Offspring. Some good punk rock on here, but maybe not the most sophisticated song writing^^

A bit less shouting and it would be 5 stars

Shockingly great record. Like Sublime meets Metallica, and definitely an instant classic. May increase to 5 stars over time but I give it 4 for now only due to the lack of variety throughout the record.

4.5

Nice one! Very powerful and fast pop punk. Self Esteem is great.

First half of the album I was like “wow this sounds like Alt Rock Radio Station TM” and then I got to Come Out and Play and Self Esteem and it all made sense. Still a fun time.

classic album. 4.3/5. listened 2x

This goes hard. Immature and somehow bombastic 90s punk. Fun

Begrudgingly really enjoyed this

A fun punk album. I was aware of The Offspring before this and enjoyed several songs by them. Definitely a classic album for my personal tastes. 9/10

Great punk classic

Wore this CD out back in the day. No skip.

First album... first review. Enjoyed listening to Offspring Smash and in particular probably their most mainstream song Self Esteem was great to hear once again.

Listened Before? Yes "Ahhh time to relax..." This is an old friend of mine that I never mind paying a return visit to. I think this is one of the first albums I ever bought and remember being blown away at the time by how different this album was from Americana and Conspiracy of One. This is viewed, I believe, as the most mature Offspring album that kept true to their original sound while producing several of their most memorable hits ("Come Out and Play" and "Self Esteem"). Going in, I'm certainly biased due to the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia; however, I also know this is far from a perfect album. In my heart, this is a strong 4. As with many Offspring records, the album opens with a comical spoken word skit. Dispensing of that, the band launches into Nitro which is just about as great of a lead off song as they produced. Pure energy, distorted power riffs, punchy drums, and, of course, some high pitch wailing out of Dexter. Pretty solid pop-punk. I used to get so ramped up by Bad Habit. A song about road rage, that opens with a moody bass line and then launches full force into a classic punk-rock tear. Mixing is super condensed here with the vocals floating above everything; you can hear some clipping as the backing vocals shout "Yeah." Gotta Get Away is a slower more presentable jam. Meaty bass line with a a bouncy drum line. If nothing else, Offspring knew how to write a catchy refrain. Genocide and Something to Believe In kind of just flow together in my mind. Come Out and Play is an obvious classic, that apparently came under legal fire due to the Arabian-influenced guitar riff employed throughout. Great song that as a kind I thought was about Columbine, but later found out it was recorded 5 years earlier and is targeted at gang violence in LA area schools. Great jam. Backs up to Self Esteem, which is equally recognizable, but is lead by an infectious bassline rather than guitar riff. Sillier subject matter, but all the more relatable. Song has aged well with time, though I admit Dexter's vocals are a tough listen at times. Killboy Powerhead and What Happened to You are IMO the low points of the album. Not the One is one of the more "punk" songs on here at least as far as content is concerned. On this Dexter lists out all of the things for which the common person is not responsible including pollution, public safety, etc. Smash is a great closer and title track. Basically, pop-punk ethos distilled and marked into a refrain. "I just want to live my life and don't give a fuck about anyone else's opinion." Sure it's kind of generic, but doesn't hurt to be said. I this this is also the first album where I heard a hidden track. I kind of zoned out in a car ride and forgot to stop the album where I usually did and heard the rendition of Come Out and Play start to buzz through. Freaked me out. Anyway, I stand by my 4 / 5. Not a perfect album, by any means, but damned solid if you can get past Holland's vocals. Added to Library? Yes Songs Added to Playlists: - Nitro (Skate Mix) - So Alone (Skate Mix)

When I go driving I stay in my lane!

It holds up remarkably well all these years later as a fun rocking album

The souls of my 15-year old self rose its head listening to this. Remembering doing Chemistry honework listening to Black Sabbath. While I now rarely listen to this genre, I still enjoyed it tremendously, because there are still times when only this type of music will do.

Incredible collection of tracks, and hitting at just the right time for me and for the public. This isn't punk rock, and it's not really pop-punk, it hits that sweet alternative soft spot for me. It's got everything, angst, rage, a ska track, even a secret track! The 90s fucking rocked.

This is a classic now!

I like the album cause some tracks are now a days rock classics

You stupid dumb shit god damn mother- fucker Best string of consciousness ever!

lol i love it

Where was the song about that white guy?

i like come out and play didn't think the offspring would woo me at first, but it's really good

This album is 30 years old? Fuck you.

Man how the mighty have fallen! This album kicked so hard. And then this band really - I mean really started to suck. Compare any song on this album to “Pretty Fly for a White Guy” and ask yourself if you still have faith in humanity. Every song on this album rips. More punk than pop which is more than I can say for anything else they did after this. Iconic album for 90s punk kiddies.

Gute Laune Punk-Rock.

Can't believe this album is that old. I never thought I'd feel nostalgic for The Offspring but this is a great album.

time to take your shirt off, let your hair flow loose and mosh like a rabid creature while you shred the gnar. this album is VERY punk. not just extreme punk, but TOTALLY X-TREEEEEEME punk music. a mostly solid collection of pumping, punchy tracks that'll make you feel like a teenage boy who spent his birthday money on vans kicks and blind skateboards.

- Ein geiles Album. Im Vergleich zu Genre-Kollegen des Pop-Punks ist Offspring mit diesem Album mMn viel näher am Punkrock/Skatepunk mit rotziger Attitüde und sogar Ausflügen in den Alternative Rock. - Holzige Bassriffs, das Timbre von Dexter und gröhlende Ohrwürmer ziehen charakteristisch durch die ganze Platte. - Neben den Hits holen mich aber auch die anderen Songs ab, was das Album für mich sehr kurzweilig gemacht hat. Dann noch ein paar Ska-Passagen, die zusätzlich für Abwechslung sorgen - Das einzige Manko ist vielleicht, dass die Singalongs im Gesamten vielleicht doch etwas nach Baukasten gemacht sind und Dexters Stimme durch seine Eindringlichkeit nichts ist, was man gerne länger als ein bis zwei Stunden hört. 4,25/5

Great

The top review of this album on this site says "Offspring is like Taco Bell for punk". I couldn't put it better myself. As one of the few punk bands that would tour around our barren wasteland that is Northern Ontario, I saw the Offspring live many times in my early 20's, and so many of these songs are tied to those memories for me. These songs are fast, loud, fun, not all of them are necessarily good, and I don't return to them much. This is the junk food of punk music, and it should be consumed in moderation. But oh my god, is the nostalgia ever delicious.

More fun than I expected, honestly! I had a good time listening to this album. Took me back to when I was a kid playing Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero.

Was familiar with some of the songs on this one. It’s great. Couple duds that keep it from being a 5, but think they’re just a super solid band with good songs!

Last half of album was great

Back in the 90s The Offspring were starting to be viewed as a bit of a joke band - something they leant into with Pretty Fly - but that wasn't entirely justified. Like their contemporaries, Green Day, this wasn't entirely justified. There genuinely are a few very decent tracks in here, tracks that despite not having heard for 20 or so years feel like slipping into a warm friend. None of these are in the first 3 or 4 tracks though, so it does need a bit of a run-up.

Formative album for me

Oversaturation on the radio really turned me off to the Offspring when I lived through them the first time. Listening now, more or less fresh, it's more interesting than I gave it credit for as a young adult. Sure, there's an "edgier than thou" vibe to a lot of this album, but there's also a delightful sincerity to the anthems of disaffected youth untethered in an uncertain world. Isn't that what punk is about?

Great music!

I never really listened to the lyrics of this album (I had it playing with the lyrics showing) and they sing about a lot of current issues. Extra star for being topical.

Skateboarding, mountain biking, snowboarding, bmx, x-games, etc.

More my type of music

This album is a fucking blast. Playful, high-energy punk. If you’re down for wading through some white boy angst to get to the good stuff there’s a lot of good stuff here.

Fun pop-punk. Self Esteem is such a great song.

Drink your milk!

Misfits meets ska, OG Punk Rock, narrated Album, featuring: Selfesteem

CA RÉVEILLE

2 songs are great. The others are aight

Highlight: Self Esteem (ofc)

Probably one of the best examples of 90s American punk-rock alongside the early Green Day albums, have listened to The Offspring many times, so most of it was nothing new. Generally a pretty good album.

Pretty catchy.

Solid Offspring album, added to the rotation

So powerful!

Strong choice for 7:30 in the morning but it got the day goin. Would’ve recommended for the gym.

Reminds me of the Hives, I liked it a lot, solid 4

Gotta keep ‘em separated

Good, last song was strange

Classic 90s grunge

I liked the best tracks on this at the time, but it's actually very enjoyable as a whole now I've sat down and listened to it. A rare case of the best album not being the poppiest - that came next and has aged badly!

2nd best Offspring album behind Ixnay

Good. I didn't get into it as much as Conspiracy of One, Americana and Ixnay on the Hombre. Maybe I need to listen to it more.

Some of the best of this genre

hi-energy, clever post punk slam-dance music for intimate partners

Absolutely love this album. Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: yes Favourite Song: Bad Habit

I loved this album as a kid, and listening to it is tied to that youthful nostalgia. It's not as world shaping now as it was back then, but damn if it isn't still one hell of an album.

Maybe I'm just a product of the time but this is a near perfect skate punk album and Offsprings 2nd best overall album.

Classic and nostalgic

So many bangers on this album!

Je ne m'attendais pas à autant aimer cet album. Les petites interludes étaient un peu bizarres (ou la finale un tantinet anti-climactique), mais la musique est ultra solide tout au long de l'album. C'est du vrai bon punk rock pur, sans artifice. Accrocheur sans être générique. Un classique pour une bonne raison. 9/10

In "Pantera Fans in Love," Nerf Herders sings "I wish we'd never heard of the Offspring," which I always thought was a bit of a cheap shot. All due respect to Nerf Herder, but I wish I'd never heard of Pantera. Personally, I'd rather listen to all the Offspring albums back-to-back than listen to a single Pantera song. This album in particular is a solid offering of '90s punk(-ish) rock. It includes at least four tracks worthy of a greatest hits album, and after a quick trip to the Wiki, I've found that "Gotta Get Away," "Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated)," and "Self Esteem" actually are on their greatest hits album. Why "Bad Habit" isn't included is a head-scratcher. Maybe the road rage theme is considered in poor taste? If so, it seems like a weak reason to keep the song off the album; it might be my favorite track on "Smash." As for the rest of the album, it's all solid Offspring fare. Some I like more than others, but none of them compel me to jump for the "Skip" button. That's more than I can say for the majority of albums by any artist, and certainly for anything by Pantera.

This dropped in '94 when I graduated high school & went off to college. It was one of the first CDs I purchased on my own & it instantly became one of my favorites at the time. Gotta Get Away, Come Out and Play, and Self Esteem were at the top, and I always found the content in Self Esteem a bit jarring. Here's a song about a dude who has such little self esteem that he let's a slutty chick use the hell outta him. The role reversal blew my mind - it was the first time I had heard a song about a guy getting used and abused the way women often do in music. I respected the band for this perspective & thought it was pretty ballsy. Solid listen. 4 stars

Der Gesang hört sich manchmal an als wäre er in einem nicht schall-isolierten Raum aufgenommen, sehr cool. Es ist ein bisschen clipping dabei, was dem ganzen noch mehr Garagenflair gibt. Sehr 'go, go, nach vorne' Musik. sehr viel energie und rebellion, Systemkritik gepaart mit musik die lust auf demonstrieren macht

Overall it was ok. Punk. Couple of radio hits.

Either my nostalgia is STRONG or the hits are just much better songs than most of the rest, but I was only feeling the middle/end of the album. That said, those tracks are great. Rating 3.5.

pedal to the metal, classic mainstream (punk)rock album. One of my first CD's really hits in the nostalgia field for me. Would probably get under your skin to hear it too often or in the wrong moments, but still loads of fun.

Gotta keep em separated

This is one I owned in my youth. The hits here are top notch but there is no amazing deep cuts here.

I've grown to have quite warm fuzzy feelings for Offspring. At the time, nothing could beat "Dookie" where I pretty much played it so much the cassette failed. But Tony Hawk and Crazy Taxi and the mists of time have made me realise I probably should have played some other cassettes too. Standout track "Self-Esteem"

I dont enjoy a lot of this bands more popular songs (mainly 'pretty fly for a white guy'), and come out and play is one that i still dont like that much, but for the rest of it, this record is a blast and should be listened to if you like punk rock.

A solid rock piece with a few stand out songs that defined the genre for many years. 6/10

Hey hey hey come out and play

LA LA LA LALA LA

Great energy

Reminds me of the 1st year of university. An extra 1/2 star for nostalgia.

Favourite tracks: bad habit; gotta get away; self esteem; come out and play ; genocide

Reminds me of just sitting and playing tony hawk just sitting and vibing off the punk energy trying to land a 900

Not the best writing in the world. Pretty formulaic, but it was definitely unique. I liked this album quite a bit when it first came out and it holds up pretty well in my opinion.

Klassisk punk rock, fed energi. Er måske lidt for gammel til det efterhånden

Have always been a fan and glad to see Smash get wider love. Very representative of ‘90s-00’s skate punk.

My intro to the Offspring. And a fan ever since.

Im giving this a 4, I really like this album and knew many of the songs. Seems to have a withstanding legacy but its overall rating doesn't stand up to the bog players apparently.

classic

- Surprised to see an Offspring album on here, good for them - Not the hugest Offspring fan, but this album has some bangers - I'd give it an honest 3.5, but I'll round up cuz its punk

- legends of speed punk - musicianship is very high - lyrics can be hit or miss but the messaging is always very good

Album 144 of 1001 The Offspring - Smash Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Self Esteem I'm liking the punk offerings more, each day. This is a good one. Many songs I remember from 90s radio.

lots of catchy songs

This album fuckin rocks. It rocks fuckin hard. It’s so fun and doesn’t take itself seriously and it all works perfectly. Second half gets a little repetitive compared to the experimental first half. A little too comfortable. That and the production are my only two complaints. Everything else is so electrifying you can’t not enjoy unless you go in with shit in your pants. Also, the influence of this album cannot be overstated. Love it. 4/5

First time listening, is clearly a hugely influential album to modern bands

Never listened to this album fully, but I've heard all but a few of the songs anyway. This makes me wish ai was a little older and could have been a part of the scene at the time instead of learning about it 10 years later.

Peak pop punk. Even tiptoes into being a spiritual successor to the punk-adjacent first Iron Maiden album. I think that riff in the bridge of Genocide follows the melody from the bridge of Maiden's Phantom of the Opera. Come Out and Play back to back with Self Esteem is just diabolical. Kickass tunes. It pushes for 5 stars at times, but I think "perfect punk" is an oxymoron. Final verdict 4.25.

Damn it.

good length, strong 4, most songs sound very similar but I like the sound. self esteem, keep em separated (hell yeah brother), not the one

Classic pop punk

The 90s man. Good times.

Don’t hate on me for this but I really like this album

Vet! Hoewel ik nooit meer iets van ze heb gedraaid, blijft deze toch wel vers in mijn geheugen staan.

Haha hoe tof om dit weer eens een keer te horen! Heeft nog weinig van zijn kracht verloren. En stukken relevanter dan al die blije kutzooi die ze op volgende albums hebben gegooid.

“What happened to you?” is catchy. Percussion was too similar across a lot of tracks in a way. Guitar and bass did not disappoint. Title track “Smash” was nice. Empowering and what I needed leaving work to go home and smash plates on a Friday. Then it transitioned into a simple, but chant like percussion and chords

Heard before Saved 9/14 Top track: Bad Habit

Released right after Dookie, this album's highly accessible sound propelled skate punk to the mainstream, with many songs being radio staples to this day. Its diy raw punk style offered many listeners a good alternative to both grunge and that "poppy" alt-rock that dominated radio. It's aggressive, fun, and catchy with tons of hits in the first half. It has its weak songs. "Something to Believe In" is a little catchy and has a killer guitar solo but sticks out as the odd one in a side full of hits. The second half has its moments in every song and is more true to traditional hardcore and skate punk, honestly feels like a Minor Threat EP. It's good, but not as memorable or strong as the first half. My highlight was the ska "What happened to you?" It's their most consistent album, and doesn't have any bad tracks (unlike their other albums), but there's very clearly more potential here.

One of the must hear it

This is a guilty pleasure. Great memories of moshing at Balinese nightclubs during Schoolies '96. The Offspring never sounded this good again.

4.75

Loved this when it came out. Never loved another Offspring record and stopped listening. Still a good record but feels a tad dated to me.

epiiiiiiiiccc as hell. i like the narrator guy hehe. he friend. i think not the one is the only song i really didn’t care for but that’s about it. fav track: what happened to you?

Marches right through without feeling monotonous, which isn't always the case with this genre.

Really good

pretty good punk rock album but it's never been one of my favorites from the Offspring. the Wikipedia page also compares it to Green Day's Dookie, which in my opinion is a far better album in most respects. still solid for the most part with a few standout tracks. i also like the reggae influence on what happened to you. favorites: nitro (youth energy), something to believe in, come out and play

Melodic and memorable songs. The fast tempo, guitar tone and vocal style give it a lot of energy, which I really like. Some of the songs feel samey, tho. 4/7/8

An album that really lives in the punk genre while also creating a small niche for itself within it. Dexters voice in particular presents itself well and is front and center on this. Bangers all around.

Enjoyed it more than I expected to, music snobs I know spoke poorly of the Offspring, but it was some solid music.

Ah junior high. This record still feels weird to me. It's the first record that I heard that openly talked about sex. Is it "real punk"? Who knows! Is it dangerous? Probably not. But it felt dangerous. And that's all that matters.

Conforme se difuminaba el grunge buscábamos un sustito y este fue parte de ese intento por mi parte. No es mal disco pero no han trascendido por méritos propios. Este disco y su Americana creo que son lo mejor y lo único que he escuchado con más o menos atención. A destacar "Bad habit", "Something to believe in", "Come out and play", "Self esteem" o los rifs de "So alone" y la velocidad de "Not the one" merecen recordar más este disco.

Pop punk. Neither pop nor punk is a new genre, so I can't give a lot of credit there. As for combining the two, I'd say that The Ramones did that way back in the mid-70s. But this is still pretty good. Offspring does pop punk well. But they're not Green Day. For me, this would be like comparing Megadeth to Metallica, but in this case it's Offspring vs. Green Day. Metallica and Green Day get five stars; Megadeth and Offspring get four.

Seemingly upbeat indignant outrage and great hooks. Sam said, "turn it up."

It’s good, definitely on the more punk end of pop punk which is great, self esteem does kinda stand out as the best track but all the songs are solid 4/5.

I thought it was going to be "dire and serious" punk but it turns out its more of a "lighthearted and fun" punk that would characterise the pop-punk to follow.

7,5/10

pioneer. challenging. inspirational. monotonous.

What a strange album to have to review for this list. I listened to this album all the time when I was younger, and to this day I love the sound of this album. However, I'm not sure why it's significant other than that it is a really good pop punk album that was part of punk breaking through to the mainstream in the 90s. I don't think it should be criticized for that fact, but it seems like a weird inclusion. Like, is there a Mighty Mighty Bosstones album on this list in recognition of ska's breakthrough in the late 90s? All pedantry aside, this album fucking kicks ass and it's a real fun listen all the way through. I don't think it broke much new ground, but I suppose it fits on this list as a sign of times in which it was popular 4/5

Still a brilliant album after all of these years. I bought it on the strength of the single "Come Out and Play", and then not only found such a wonderful selection of tracks on this album but a new band to follow and love.

Really love Dexter Holland’s voice, great album with a lot of catchy guitar lines throughout.

я не большой знаток оффспринг, но не узнать их невозможно. это бодро, весело и классно. отдельно отмечу, что слушал их в момент, когда ничего не успевал. ощущений добавляет отлично..

Ох ты ж, какая тоже классика подъехала: это же Ляпис Трубецкой в лучшие годы! Ладно, это была плохая шутка... На самом деле, альбом очень плотный по звуку, его приятно слушать. Не фанат панка, но с удовольствием погрузился на час в этот мир. Единственное, что осталось не до конца понято - концовка. То есть, начальный скит как бы максимально в тему был: коротенький, несколько слов "по сути". А вот последний 10минутный трек-не трек... что-то странное. Часть времени там просто тишина и в какой-то момент я ненароком подумал, что пластинка кончилась. Минуту-две пришлось ехать в тишине.

Важный факт: не слушайте этот альбом в турбулентности. Уши оч болят. (Исключение: вторая часть последнего трека). А в целом оч вкусно, даже решил снова треки сразу в плейлисты добавлять и тут 4 набралось без проблем. 4+

Det finns några finfina låtar.

3.5

Even opgezocht hoe dit genre ook alweer heet, punkrock dus. Vrolijk over het podium stuiteren, de gitaren laten vlammen, kritische houding tegenover de wereld en feesten maar. (Zonder Offspring geen Heideoosjes met Johnny en Anita.) Hoe dan ook, dit album is een van de betere in de genre en dan kan ik het prima aanhoren.

Een beoordeling op melodie of harmonie zou hier totaal niet op zijn plaats zijn. Alsof je abstractie schilderijen beoordeelt of het Van Goghs zijn. Het gaat bij dit soort albums juist over de 'buitenkant'; over hoe het overkomt bij de luisteraar. En dit album komt over als een knaller, met een flinke ruwe rand. Het is perfect als je wat energie kwijt moet. Lekker meeschreeuwen of, voor de meer muzikaal ontwikkelden, lekker meespelen op de luchtgitaar en bijbehorend drumstel. De twee hits (vooral Come Out And Play) zijn hiervoor het meest geschikt en krikken de rating flink omhoog. 4+ sterren.

Classic punk rock bangers

Oh man, The Offspring's debut album, Smash, is an absolute classic! Listening to it brings me right back to my childhood, when I used to blast "Self Esteem" and "Gotta Get Away" on my Walkman like it was nobody's business. I mean, this album is packed with catchy hooks, driving guitar riffs, and lyrics that speak to the teenage rebellion in all of us. It's like a shot of pure adrenaline straight to the heart. And let's not forget about the iconic album cover featuring that poor little skeleton dude getting pummeled by a hammer. It's the perfect visual representation of the album's in-your-face attitude. So yeah, if you're looking for a nostalgia trip back to the glory days of '90s punk rock, then Smash is an absolute must-listen. I give it a solid 3,5 out of 5 and I'm rounding it up to 4 because just because it's the punk rock thing to do.

This album brings back memories. I wore it out when I was younger. As soon as the voice-over said "Ahh it's time to relax..." I started to recite every word. Self-esteem, and come out and play were in heavy rotation, but the whole album just rocks. The mid 90s heavy punk style, loud guitars, drums and bass are great. Overall great album

A really excellent album with all the speed metal guitar riffs and the ease-in scream-o vocals. Time to Relax - Fitting since I'm in Playa del Carmen this week. According to Wikipedia, "The Offspring has been labeled under multiple genres, such as punk rock, hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, pop punk, skate punk, and alternative rock." I really started listening more of this band when I moved to Southern California because KROQ played them often since they came from Garden Grove. Bad Habit, Gotta Get Away, Come Out & Play, & Self Esteem are favorites followed by Not the One.

Solid levels of angst in this one I can almost hear my young self screaming "You don't understand Mum!" as I slam the door and fling my self on my single bed and look up at my movie poster of The Crow thinking having to take out the rubbish was the epitome of war crimes, You stupid little shit. Lots of memories here, though I think I listened to Ignition more as an album there are the hits on here that got so much play back in the day. Still can't hear an Offspring song without thinking of crazy taxi though.

Really enjoyed

Been a long time since I listened to this all the way through. Just rock solid from A to Z. Killer guitar tone.

One of my favorites from high school. Aged better than I expected. Favorite track bad habit

Very loud, fast, and great

High energy, always loved this one

Pretty good album! Harder rock than what I usually listen to, but fast and catchy, a very fun listen.

Must be peak offspring this, never listened to smash before but it has the best singles on and the rest of the album kept up. Always liked offspring but would have put them below blink/green day/sum 41 in my teenage pop punk heydey, and now tbf. Saw them at Leeds one year, they had marshmallow cannons for some reason, knacked when those hit you, not sure what they were thinking there.

I haven't heard this album for a long time, it sounded a a lot more raw than I remembered. This is not The Offspring's best album but I still enjoyed it. Highlights: Self Esteem Come Out And Play It'll Be A Long Time

Overall a fun listen.

Spännande lyssning

Good. Upbeat. Fun. Party style.

His singing sounds like he is pushing a poop out. As a whole album there isn’t much variety. However it some good songs.

So much fun! I saw them at the start when they toured this album. The venue got so hot it was raining sweat.

Makes me feel like an angry 90s teenager again. Fun, with some bangers, but gets a bit repetitive. Still boggles my mind that the screaming lead singer now has a PhD in molecular biology. Some people have layers I guess.

Good experience.

lo escuche una sola vez asi que no puedo opinar mucho tema por tema. me gusto mucho, se entiende porque es una banda tan importante para el pop punk. me hizo acordar a jere xd

Brought back awesome memories despite only remembering a couple of songs. Must have heard in full at some point, but this felt new to me. Great record.

Cool af

First time. A good one :)

An earlier version of me approves of this album.

Pretty solid album. Forgot how much I listened to this in HS. Great songs from start to finish. Then they stared making songs for 12 year olds. Too bad.

Older brother gave me this on a cassette in '95. Listening on couch, head bobbing the whole way. Still holds up well. Dexter in his prime

OK, resonable punk

What a great album. I know these guys are more mainstream, pop-punk than a legit punk band but I don't care. This one is fun from beginning to end.

Great pop punk album and also definitely one of the best projects by this very cool band.

całkiem spoko, nie spodziewałem się

The landscape was about to change rapidly in 1994 and I bet that no one had counted The Offspring to be a part of it. As one door closed, they had burst the other one open with this ceaselessly fun breakthrough album, thus cementing themselves (however briefly) as the vanguard of pop punk. Favorites: Nitro (Youth Energy), Bad Habit, Something to Believe In, Come Out and Play, Self Esteem, Killjoy Powerhead, What Happened to You?, Smash w/hidden track

Hard to beat this one in the Offspring discography. Almost all bangers, reminds me of my youth.

unrefined, as punk music should be, catchy tunes with a lot of vocalizations (yeah-hah!) making them easy to sing along with. Fun to revisit the beginnings of mainstream pop-punk.

the offspring works within a genre that i didn't pay much attention to as a teenager, much to my adult self's disappointment. i can recognize now this album is great! i didn't realize how many songs i already knew. smash is definitely punk, but not as punk as other groups in the previous decade. i almost want to call this "fun punk"? it feels more commercial than other weird punk from the eighties. ska's also evident in this album; multiple aspects reminded me of no doubt. dexter holland's vocals aren't the clearest, enough to provide some gritty, punk feeling. if you take away the vocals, the guitar absolutely wails and is more of the rock genre.

I still remember being a pre-teen and discovering my first Offspring song. I felt like I had reached the pinnacle of rebellion. Time has obviously reshaped that opinion, but into college and and even now, I still find this music incredibly fun to listen to. It's fast, energetic, and the riffs are just downright catchy. There is something about this band's somewhat dissonant harmonies and wailing that grabs you in, too. At times, The Offspring can border on thrashing ska music, which is my least favorite Offspring "form", but at their best, I feel like The Offspring is a top tier artist in the pop punk/skate punk genres, with many well known songs. Many of said songs are off of this album, so my opinion that this album is among the best of their offerings is likely not controversial. I never knew this album was released by an independent label, but it does not surprise me that it is the best selling album from an independent label of all time.

A classic formative pop punk album for sure. I think there are better albums in the genre and era and even from the band. The top tracks for me were; "Gotta Get Away" (which sounds like it should be a Nirvana song at the start), "Come Out and Play", and "Self Esteem". I think for me it gets the nostalgia boost to a 4 star rating, but I do think there are some much better albums from that year that are missing from the list.

Weer een band die ik wel van naam ken maar nooit bewust heb geluisterd. Goeie punky rock

I liked this more than I thought I would. It's not my style, but I think it's good music.

Fun grunge punk ska stuff. Holds a place in my heart from when I was a kid.

I had a blast with this one. Made me wanna drive fast. And play Tony Hawk. High energy, quick tempo skate rock

It was alright

An important album from the early to mid-90s west coast punk scene. Many nostalgic tracks on this record. 4/5

This album was super important to getting punk back on the cultural map, which is certainly a double edged sword in itself. The album is pretty solid. It's nice to be reminded of when the band wasn't a half-baked act putting out novelty singles. I could give this album a 5 based on its importance to my discovery of the genre alone. However, I just don't think it's that good. It is definitely worth a 4 though.

Listened to this a ton as a young paperboy on my Walkman so I definitely have a soft spot for this album. I can’t say I’m gonna regularly return to it but it was still a fun revisit, wiseass snark vocals, sharp riffs and clean drums. Probably a 3/3.5 but it gets a bump to 4 for the memories of slinging news and cutting across lawns of stupid dumb shit god damned mother fuckers.

It was good, but the vocals weren't the best

I wonder how Corey is doing

kyllä minä tykkään! tahti on hyvällä tavalla kova

Always liked these guys though I never had any of their CDs as a teenager. Really enjoyed this one. Just a great example of raw early 90s pop punk.

4, Its picking up speed, quite good at times.

Yeah, straight down the middle offspring. exactly what was expected, if not slightly better.

My Offspring are much worse than this. They are amongst the worst people I know. A hive of cunts. In contrast, this record is very charming and gives me hope that one day my bastard children will die horrible deaths.

Smashing

The overall sound gets a bit grating at times, but that’s just the 90s for you. Great songs that prepare you for more great songwriting to come from these guys!

I always enjoy this group, and yet...never bought a single thing they put out. In hindsight that is really bizarre...thought by Americana I would have at least had jumped on the bandwagon and bought that one...so maybe I am a closeted fan?

[12/09/2022] Good vibing Somewhere between 4 and 4.5 stars The day was stressful and my head hurts but this album made it all kinda better

i actually rly liked this, i shall be listening again !! - been watching tons of halloween movies and chillin in bed. right now i ate a chicken salad sandwich which was actually pretty good. my appetite’s been a little off and everything seems unappetizing to me lately so i was kinda surprised i finished that tbh

This is really really good. As someone who was raised on punk and continues to love it into my 20’s, I was surprisingly late to The Offspring so to finally hear a full album is really exciting. The performances and energy are so passionate, and the instrumentation is straight up awesome; so glad I was given this so early into the challenge.

I do like Dexter Holland’s voice. And his name. And The Offspring’s blend of the angsty/angry and the funny/silly. IMO they perfected the formula on Americana but I’m biased because that’s the one I grew up with. Good album though, and one that clearly helped shape the 90s/00s pop-punk movement.

Lekkere muziek. Stem licht schreeuwerig, niet altijd even fijn. Maar er staan zeker wat klassiekers op.

Hadn't really listened to the album but had heard Come Out and Play / Self Esteem (the two big singles off the album) a fair few times over the years. It's very much the 90s skate-punk style, imo. Was expecting All I Want to be on there before checking the tracklist, since it's the track I associate most with 90s-era Offspring.

skateboards, shopping carts, women. Nothing is safe while this is blasting

Bello, gasa

Sounds like Sonic Adventure music with The Offspring vocals

Ya lo tengo bastante escuchado. Bueno

I like the Offspring and you should too

Good and fun but never as good or as fun as Pretty Fly for a Rabbi, the Weird Al Offspring Parody

I don't know if it's a feeling I get at the end of a long and stressful work week, but this really matched my energy. I wish I had been born when this was released. That would have been rad to experience listening to this during that time.

Very enjoyable, great album and brought back some memories

Lots of great songs.

The Offspring is a fantastic band with lots of memorable jams. I really enjoy this album and it invokes fond memories from my child hood and young adolescence growing up in the 90s.

First heard on the California beach with a 6 or 7 month pregnant Lisa. Extra half star for nostalgia!

More of a 3.5 for me, but since that’s not an option and I enjoyed the later tracks more than the earlier ones, I’m rounding up. Overall had fun listening to it.

Great collection of songs! This one brings me back a ways!

This was surprisingly better than I thought it would be. Really enjoyed it.

Great way to nudge punk a little to the radio. It gets a little samey all at once, but that's the only knock. All trax are pretty good!

I had this album for a time and got rid of it. I honestly think I did not "get it" at the time. This is not an album to be taken seriously, but I was taking it too seriously. It's a "punk" album but the band is a bunch of punks. Listening to it years later, I have remorse for getting rid of the album. This is a lot better than I gave it credit. The stuff you hear on some of their later hits is really all here: "Why Don't You Just Get A Job?" is just like "What Happened To You?". "The Kids Aren't Alright" is like a few of the songs, probably a cross between "Bad Habit" and something else. So it's interesting to see that they haven't really evolved. Going to have to find this one again.

Love this album - a lot of pump up songs on this one including Bad Habit and Come Out and Play. Gotta Get Away is so good and Self Esteem is an all-time classic (I will never get sick of hearing it). Not quite as good as the other big punk revivalist album of 1994 (Dookie) but the non-hits are still solid. Best are Genocide, Something to Believe In, and What Happened to You? (probably could have been hits). Great energy, grungy punk sound, and satirical lyrics.

Sounded like high school. Self esteem still bangs.

Not my fave Offspring album but an absolute banger

Really enjoyed it

Það þótti ekki kúl í minni kreðsu á sínum tíma að fíla Offspring svo ég laumaðist bara með mitt fíl. Drulluskemmtileg plata. Stundum þarf bara að öskursyngja.

Loved this album at the time

Honestly surprised on how well this album holds up. This was one of the first CDs I ever purchased, and although I liked it quite a bit, I didn't think it was as good end to end as the other CD I bought at the time (Nirvana Unplugged). Happy to relieve it today though. 4/5

Listening to ‘Smash’ with fresh ears 30 years after it was released, I’m struck by how well it stands up. The Offspring may have ended up becoming something of a novelty act later on, but in 1994 they were hungry and had something to prove. ‘Smash’ does what it says on the tin, striking the right balance between anger and apathy, but with humour and urgent, catchy power punk riffs, all whilst extending a middle finger and a big fuck you to the world.

Even though the album suffers overall from multiple songs that sound like each other (not a massive surprise with this band), this album has two loved hits in Come Out and Play and Self Esteem. That brought my total from 3 to 4.

Punk Rick normally lands up aggravating me but the Offspring has a special place in my late teenage bones

Quite enjoyable. Gets an extra star for being the only decent album this week

At first was a bit unhappy with this album being my listen for the day - but it turns out to still hold up well - with surprisingly lucid lyrics and some classic tunes which might have lost a little luster with being overplayed back in the day yet are still great tracks. Almost every song is a banger. Unfortunately it went downhill for the band after this but don’t fault this album for that.

Good album, not my favorite Offspring album, still pretty good

Man, this guy has such a distinct voice. I hadn't listened to much Offspring aside from the big hits that came when we were in middle school (I was more of a Green Day guy) and I really enjoyed this. On this album, they're hardcore but also playful, and the songwriting is pretty tight and focused. A lot of the songs are pretty poppy too (the classic "Self Esteem" is so catchy). Punk is the driving energy here but there's a little grunge on the early tracks and they even dip into ska a bit ("What Happened to You?"). I also have a soft spot for "CD albums" - the intro track invites you to enjoy this "compact disc" and there's a hidden track! P.S.: Dreena yelled at me for playing this album too loud so that's how you know it's good.

goð plata i like

I saw The Offspring at a festival in the mid-90s. At that point, it was all about waiting for them to play "Come Out and Play". Listening to this album was a bit like that too, but at the same time there are plenty of good tunes before and after. It's very much the soundtrack of teen boys in the mid 90s - and kudos to The Offspring for capturing that vibe.

Stellar album. Almost all the songs are excellent. Sound is unique, but fun and immersive. Only critique is maybe that some songs sound a bit too much like another.

Sono già gasato, probabilmente perché li conosco da tempo. Sonorità caratteristiche e note, ma le canzoni non le conosco perfettamente. Bellissima 'Self Esteem', ma all'album manca quel quid in più: 4 stelle onestissime.

Great album, the best in Offspring's career. It is the best-selling album of all time by an independent record label, and that's something. Come out and play introduced me to Offspring's universe and I am thankful for it.

Arga pojkar. Klassisk album. Come out and play, Self esteem är klassiska punkhits. Likt Green Day.

really liked this album, but not as much as when i was in middle school

I had forgot about albums with silences at the end of them! Definitely a nostalgia hit for me, went in very sceptical that is required listening, but it is an album that knows what it is.

I believe that all these albums that remember me of my teenage years turn on some nostalgic critical sense that gives me much less independence. I know that I don't have any idea if these songs are really good, but they were good for younger me and when I listen to them, I respect that opinion.

Heerlijk album van Offspring maar zeker niet mn favoriet

Great 90s punk rock

Catchy and energetic. Some huge hits off this album that everyone has heard and have held up well for 30 years. You can't help but to like these songs, but I am not a fan of most of the other pop punk they ushered in, so I will hold onto that grudge.

Fun, shouty punk rock.

Nostalgic.

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Nitro, Gotta get away, Genocide, What happened to you?

Oh the memories this album brings. I listened to it on repeat while playing Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Gamegear. I didn't bother listening again, but I'll give the album 4 stars.

One of The Offspring's good albums. I don't listen to it often, but enjoy it when I do.

90's post punk here with a nod to the past (Damned/Ramones) Some good tunes here my favourites aare "Bad Habit" "Gotta Get Away" & "Self Esteem" Not in my collection, but not bad.

Vibing

smart pop-punk.

pretty good, enjoyed it throughout

A very nostalgic, typical Offspring sounding album. Very bouncy music, fun lyrics to sing along to. An enjoyable listen throughout, especially the singles.

7/10