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Splinter
- By The Offspring
- Genre: Punk Rock
Common Sense Media says
A terrific party CD for older teens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this contains edgy songs well sung, but there's lots of drinking, sex, and dubious portrayals of women here. But then again, they're punk.
What's the story?
This band delivers with hard, loud, fast instrumental performances balanced by upbeat punk perkiness and clever lyrics -- an irresistible combination if you can handle a few naughty words.
Is it any good?
There are some wonderful musical jokes on The Offspring's new CD, SPLINTER. "I'm never gonna drink again, at least not till next weekend," bleats the lead singer pathetically on "The Worst Hangover Ever," after a musical introduction of slightly off-key Mariachi horns that would blast right through the head of anyone actually in that condition.
Imaginative instrumentals and a sense of humor throughout make this a terrific party CD for older teens who can tell the difference between good-humored fun and real issues. Even "Spare Me the Details," the most explicit tune on the album, dealing with a lover's infidelity in excruciating imagined detail, is written with such intense feeling and rueful intelligence that it's hard to take offense. "Hit That" is a sly look at the consequences of unwanted pregnancy, with an infectious musical arrangement featuring a wonderfully cheesy organ riff.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the unwanted pregnancy reference, as well as all the drinking and the infidelity mentioned.
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They have changed.
The offspring have a reputation of being party monsters. I think that Splinter is not as good as some of their older cds such as Smash or Ixnay on the Hombre
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Offspring
I don't like Offspring. They are a horrible example of punk. They give punk a bad name. If you want good punk then go for Alkaline Trio, Vandals, Ramones, Softball, Millencolin, Anti-Flag, or Bad Religion. Punk is the best genre of music, Offspring trys to kill it though.
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Not the Offspring we're used to, but alright.
A couple good songs, but, as always, a good amount of cussing. Be selective, know your kid. But this is no Smash or Conspiracy of One.
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The Offspring are great but this is average
I love the offspring but this album is just average. The good songs are the noose, long way home, hit that, race agianst myself, (can't get my) head around you, never gonna find me and lightning rod. However, there are some bad songs. da hui is basicly a bunch of curses and when you're in preson is just plain horrible. Also you get hit that and (can't get my) head around you on the offspring's greatest hits album. Overall, 5 out of 12 songs is good but there are better offspring albums to get.
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Not as good as the Offspring's old stuff, but still a great party CD.
I'm a big Offspring fan, and I certainly think most of the Offspring's best work is on their old albums. People who were looking for Splinter to be the next Smash, Ignition or Conspiracy of One will probably be disappointed, but it's still got a lot of great new songs. Most of them are very fast paced and loud making it great party or driving music. The best songs on the album are Hit That, Spare Me the Details, The Worst Hangover Ever, Long Way Home, and Never Gonna Find Me. Even if you don't love this album, I'd certainly encourage anybody who likes some of what they hear on Splinter to check out some of the Offspring's older work, particularly Ignition, Smash and Conspiracy of One. Splinter is a very punky album, whereas you'll find a lot more of their alternative, rock, and even ska themes on older albums.
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| Artist: | The Offspring |
| Release date: | December 9, 2003 |
| Label: | Sony Music |
| Genre: | Punk Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
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