Greatest Hits - Blink-182
Punk-pop hits for true-blue fans.
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Music details
- Artist(s): Blink-182
- Genre: Punk Rock
- Label: Geffen Records
- Parental Advisory: Yes
- Edited Version: Yes
- Release Date: 11/15/2005
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that "clean" versions of Blink-182 albums are surprisingly well-produced and skillfully edited, and a viable option for families uncomfortable with occasionally explicit lyrics.
Families can talk about the band's musical influences, what makes their songs so appealing, and whether the explicitness is really necessary.
Families can talk about the band's musical influences, what makes their songs so appealing, and whether the explicitness is really necessary.
Message
Social Behavior:
Very honest, yet pretty depressing, look at teen life.
Consumerism:
Insert advertises other products.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
A few references to drugs and drinking.
Violence
Some violent (and perhaps suicidal) imagery.
Sex
Some sexual innuendo.
Language
Some explicit language -- not as strong as on many CDs.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Although they've sold over 16 million records, it's hard to believe it's already time for a BLINK-182 GREATEST HITS CD, but here it is -- an appealing collection of songs from the punk-pop trio's five earlier releases that nicely covers the band's nearly 10-year history. Breaking no new ground, the album offers a predictable selection of 17 hits performed with Blink-182's usual teen-angst honesty over sugary musical hooks. Although a British version of this CD offers two new tracks, the USA release does not. This is a fine sampler for new fans, and will be a must-have for die-hard obsessives.
Is it any good?
Content will be no surprise for anyone familiar with the group; a sprinkling of expletives and some sexual innuendo, along with a couple of drug and drinking references, tinged with a familiarly teenaged aura of depression. Milder than most explicit CDs, some of the content may still be disturbing to some families, but Blink-182 offers the rare bonus of clean versions that are edited skillfully enough to actually be listenable.
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