The Offspring
Americana (Enhanced CD Longplay)
Americana (Enhanced CD Longplay)
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UPC Code: 074646966129
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Number of Discs: 1
Description
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. Best track is "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)," which manages to bridge Def Leppard and Latin hip-hop (and the musical timeline they represent) and, in the process, disrobes Middle America's average white teen's quick fascination with and instant disposability of a once-regional heritage. With Americana, the Offspring are merely contributing their part. ~ Michael Gallucci, All Music Guide
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome | 0:09 | |
| 2 | Have You Ever | 3:57 | |
| 3 | Staring At The Sun | 2:13 | |
| 4 | Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) | 3:05 | |
| 5 | The Kids Aren't Alright | 3:00 | |
| 6 | Feelings | 2:51 | |
| 7 | She's Got Issues | 3:49 | |
| 8 | Walla Walla | 2:55 | |
| 9 | The End Of The Line | 3:02 | |
| 10 | No Brakes | 2:02 | |
| 11 | Why Don't You Get A Job? | 2:52 | |
| 12 | Americana | 3:14 | |
| 13 | Pay The Man | 8:15 | |
| 14 | Pretty Fly | 1:05 |
