Ixnay on the Hombre

prytocorduroy
prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
edited September 2007 in Other Music
Any Offspring fans here? I just dusted off this old gem after at least five years of not listening to anything on it (except maybe Gone Away on the radio) and what fun it was! I'm listening to it a second time. It's right up there with Smash in my book, and I almost want to say it's a better record, but that's because Smash is so played out I'm positive. Anyway....awesome record!!


PS: Intermission has to be one of the greatest joke songs ever. Right up there with Wild Honey Pie and Iron Gland :D
Post edited by Unknown User on
«13

Comments

  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    danny72688 wrote:
    Any Offspring fans here? I just dusted off this old gem after at least five years of not listening to anything on it (except maybe Gone Away on the radio) and what fun it was! I'm listening to it a second time. It's right up there with Smash in my book, and I almost want to say it's a better record, but that's because Smash is so played out I'm positive. Anyway....awesome record!!


    PS: Intermission has to be one of the greatest joke songs ever. Right up there with Wild Honey Pie and Iron Gland :D

    I love this record too. I dug it out of my closet when I got an iPod recently and put it on there. I forgot how good it was!!

    Too bad Offspring have gone downhill sense then, although Americana was alright.

    I've never seen them live though.
    DAL-7/5/98,10/17/00,6/9/03,11/15/13
    BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
    MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
    PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
    CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
    HTFD-6/27/08
    ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
    KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
    Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
    PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
    OKC-11/16/13
    SEA-12/6/13
    TUL-10/8/14
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Flagg wrote:
    I love this record too. I dug it out of my closet when I got an iPod recently and put it on there. I forgot how good it was!!

    Too bad Offspring have gone downhill sense then, although Americana was alright.

    I've never seen them live though.
    Yes I forgot all the great tracks on here like I Choose, Me & My Old Lady and Change the World. It was definitely a trip back in time! Good, good stuff!

    I agree that they have gone downhill, Americana was pretty good I think (could've been much better and I can't get over Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da--I mean Why Don't You Get a Job?). Conspiracy of One I really liked. I tried to like Splinter but never really got into it. I think they'd be fun to see live though, even if they didn't play old stuff.
  • chris05
    chris05 Posts: 347
    I still love Offspring, got all their albums. Never did see them live, would love to though.
    Who cares if the world is going down the toilet? Eddie Vedder got his mojo back!
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    chris05 wrote:
    I still love Offspring, got all their albums. Never did see them live, would love to though.
    I have most of their albums. They're one of those bands that doesn't take themselves too seriously and just have a good time. It really shows on the studio releases and that alone would be enough for me to see them live regardless of setlists.
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Funny this thread came up, as I recently put this on the fanchPod. Very good album, not great, but has great songs.

    The main riff to "Gone Away" (best song on the album) sounds like Kiss' "2000 Man."
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Used to love them but it was after this album that they became total shit. To be honest, with the exception of a couple songs, I dont care for them much at all anymore. Cant stand the singers voice anymore and they have been a complete fucking embarassment since the album, they pretty much turned from a punk band to a band that actually wants to be The Barenaked Ladies.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Used to love them but it was after this album that they became total shit. To be honest, with the exception of a couple songs, I dont care for them much at all anymore. Cant stand the singers voice anymore and they have been a complete fucking embarassment since the album, they pretty much turned from a punk band to a band that actually wants to be The Barenaked Ladies.


    OT: I just got done listening to Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    fanch75 wrote:
    Funny this thread came up, as I recently put this on the fanchPod. Very good album, not great, but has great songs.

    The main riff to "Gone Away" (best song on the album) sounds like Kiss' "2000 Man."
    Gone Away is such a good song. I remember it was one of those songs that just held my attention long after it ended after first listen. Had to listen to it again and again. I'll have to give 2000 Man a listen sometime.
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    fanch75 wrote:
    OT: I just got done listening to Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.

    Amazing album, I should give that a listen soon as well, havent listened to any of their music really lately. Great album to listen to before bed.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Used to love them but it was after this album that they became total shit. To be honest, with the exception of a couple songs, I dont care for them much at all anymore. Cant stand the singers voice anymore and they have been a complete fucking embarassment since the album, they pretty much turned from a punk band to a band that actually wants to be The Barenaked Ladies.
    He definitely has one of those "acquired taste" voices. But that, in addition to their tone brings me back. I'm questioning why they fell out of regular rotation now. They no doubt stand out from other bands.

    Their new stuff has been significantly weaker than their early work (except Conspiracy of One which was great!). I hope their new album is rockin'!
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    danny72688 wrote:
    Gone Away is such a good song. I remember it was one of those songs that just held my attention long after it ended after first listen. Had to listen to it again and again. I'll have to give 2000 Man a listen sometime.

    Great lyric writing as well. It's a hard-rocking song, but the lyrics "If I could trade, I would" is heavier than any riff on that album.
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    fanch75 wrote:
    Great lyric writing as well. It's a hard-rocking song, but the lyrics "If I could trade, I would" is heavier than any riff on that album.
    Yes the lyrics are quite good. Very easy to relate to and feel for Dexter. I've always personally loved the lyric: "I reach to the sky, and call out your name". Really great choice of words in this song.
  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    Me and My Old Lady cracks me up every time I hear it.

    Lot of love for The Meaning of Life, All I Want and Mota!
    DAL-7/5/98,10/17/00,6/9/03,11/15/13
    BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
    MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
    PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
    CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
    HTFD-6/27/08
    ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
    KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
    Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
    PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
    OKC-11/16/13
    SEA-12/6/13
    TUL-10/8/14
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Flagg wrote:
    Me and My Old Lady cracks me up every time I hear it.

    Lot of love for The Meaning of Life, All I Want and Mota!
    Oh yeah! :D Good choices! Gotta spin this disc again!



    Disclaimer ;) LMAO I love it!
  • somebodyelsessky2020
    somebodyelsessky2020 Posts: 1,178
    i'd rather have diarrhea than hearing the offspring. that big loud mouth horrible sounding singer kills my ears.
    Oh dear dad
    Can you see me now
    I am myself
    Like you somehow
    I'll ride the wave
    Where it takes me
    I'll hold the pain
    Release me
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Well, go listen to Emo then. Don't piss all over this parade b/c you don't like the band.
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    somebodyelse'ssky wrote:
    i'd rather have diarrhea than hearing the offspring. that big loud mouth horrible sounding singer kills my ears.
    His vocals are way better than any band I hear on the radio these days. But that's all subjective. Enjoy your diarrhea because I'm blasting this disc still.
  • somebodyelsessky2020
    somebodyelsessky2020 Posts: 1,178
    fanch75 wrote:
    Well, go listen to Emo then. Don't piss all over this parade b/c you don't like the band.
    nah i'm rockin physical graffiti right now..sorry not pissing just putting my opinion of the wanker out there...carry on with the parade *marching band regroups*
    Oh dear dad
    Can you see me now
    I am myself
    Like you somehow
    I'll ride the wave
    Where it takes me
    I'll hold the pain
    Release me
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    somebodyelse'ssky wrote:
    nah i'm rockin physical graffiti right now..sorry not pissing just putting my opinion of the wanker out there...carry on with the parade *marching band regroups*

    Quote some Snoop Dogg and we're even
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    somebodyelse'ssky wrote:
    nah i'm rockin physical graffiti right now..sorry not pissing just putting my opinion of the wanker out there...carry on with the parade *marching band regroups*
    It must be so Cool to Hate :cool:

    (you won't get that probably ;))

Categories