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Outstanding
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Something new, addictive
Disadvantages:
Too crazy?
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I believe that Blink 182 are the biggest thing to happen to Punk Rock since Green Day arrived.
Both "Dude Ranch" and "Enema of the State" are excellent albums, with my preference going to "Dude Ranch" as it is less commercial and more "raw".
Because of the UK pop-orientated market, Blink 182's releases - "What's My Age Again", "All The Small Things" and to-be "Adam's Song" are all good tracks, but for punk rock fans the top tracks on "Enema of the State" are not going to be released as singles.
However, if you prefer your music a little more raw than Enema of the State then I'd recommend "Dude Ranch" for you - which shows Blink 182 at their uncommerical best with fast drum beats and heavy guitar work. Along with their funny, outrageous style, tht is. The best song on "Dude Ranch" is Josie - which has to be a modern classic if you get my drift.
They're popular and they're very good. If you have to but one album then buy "Dude Ranch" - naah - buy "Dude Ranch" and "Enema of the State"
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Dude Ranch - blink-182
Terrific sales of their independent Cheshire Cat got Blink-182 signed to a major label
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(MCA) for 1997's Dude Ranch, which led to US radio hits ("Dammit" and "Josie") and platinum sales. No "sell-out" on the band's part, though, as Dude Ranch simply fea...
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Terrific sales of their independentCheshire Catgot Blink-182 signed to a major label (MCA)
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for 1997'sDude Ranch, which led to US radio hits ("Dammit" and "Josie") and platinum sales. No "sell-out" on the band's part, though, asDude Ranchsimply features...
DUDE RANCH
Blink 182: Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals); Mark Hopper (bass, vocals); Scott Raynor
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(drums).Additional personnel: Mark Trombino (piano, keyboards); Scott Russo.Recorded at Big Fish Studios, Encinitas, California.Following the release of their 1996 debut ...
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