The Offspring - Americana

With integrity intact and a hearty combination of poppy punk and wit throughout, The Offspring's fifth album is a raucous ride through America as seen through the eyes of a weary, but still optimistic, young kid. Riffs on political correctness, '70s radio fodder, and suburban disquiet are spread thick on Americana. If the band's targets seem a bit simple and predictable, its music rarely is. The SoCal roots aren't played to a fault, the blend of salsa and alterna-rock sounds natural, and The Offspring pretty much laugh at their culture, as well as themselves, the entire time. Read More