Back in my former life as a drummer, I used to love putting on my headphones and banging a 5-piece Gretsch to tunes released in the mid to late 1990's. One of my favorite bands from that era, the Offspring, has a special place in my heart to this date. Unlike other popular bands of the era like Oasis and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the core sound of Offspring remains true to their grunge/alternative roots. Their newer releases sound like they could've been released a decade ago.
You're Gonnna Go Far Kid has been stuck in my head for the last three days. While I give them a pass for Pretty Fly For A White Guy, the rest of their songs should *all* be included in a greatest hit list. However, if I had to choose my top 5 favorite Offspring songs, they would be:
5. Get A Job
4. Self Esteem
3. Come Out and Play
2. You're Gonna Go Far Kid
1. The Kids Aren't Alright
Our parents had bands that defined their generation, and I think that Offspring is absolutely one of those bands that defines ours. The Offspring may be under-rated, but they are among an elite group of bands that manage to release hit singles and pack concert halls (I'd argue that Dave Matthews, Chili Peppers, and Mary J Blige belong in that group as well). Offspring TV has it's own channel on You Tube - check it out.
About Me
- pahkcah02
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- I am a 28 year old sales rep who spends most of the day working out of a "virtual" office, which in reality is actually my bedroom. I started this blog because I've always enjoyed writing and having people actually read my blog is the ultimate ego-boost. I originally started off on MySpace but recently decided to join the "big leagues" here on Blogger. For the most part, I'm your typical scotch-drinking, potty-mouthed nice Jewish girl living in the suburbs of the greatest city in the history of western civilization, Boston, Massachusetts. I first left my area code during college, when I interened at a dotcom in London. You'd think that after meeting all sorts of interesting people from diverse cultures that I would become some type of open-minded intellectual. Completely fed up with whiny Euro-trash, upon my return to Boston I quickly became a registered Republican - I haven't looked back since. I like to write about everything from "global warming" to quirky travel stories to one hit wonders recorded in the 1990's. If you'd like to comment that's fine, so long as you're not an asshole about it. Thanks for stopping by.
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