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Conspiracy of One

The Offspring · 2000

39 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A punchy blend of melodic punk and alternative rock, balancing infectious hooks with a rebellious spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Come Out Swinging Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Original Prankster — This track showcases The Offspring's signature humor and energy, combining catchy melodies with playful lyrics about mischief and rebellion.
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    Want You Bad — With its compelling chorus and relatable themes of longing, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend punk energy with pop sensibilities.
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    Million Miles Away — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and melodic structure, providing a poignant contrast to the album's more energetic songs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • youthful rebellion and humor
  • for group sing-alongs
  • quick bursts of catchy fun

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified the band's reputation post-'Americana' with notable chart success.
Themes
playful pranks· post-90s disillusionment
Career context
Released on November 14, 2000, Conspiracy of One marked The Offspring's fifth studio album during a period of continued popularity following their breakthrough success with Smash in 1994. By this time, the band had established themselves as key players in the punk rock scene, refining their sound while exploring new lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Bad Religion· Pennywise· NOFX

Tracklist

  • 1 Intro 0:05
  • 2 Come Out Swinging Start here 2:47
  • 3 Original Prankster 3:40
  • 4 Want You Bad 3:22
  • 5 Million Miles Away 3:39
  • 6 Dammit, I Changed Again 2:48
  • 7 Living In Chaos 3:28
  • 8 Special Delivery 3:00
  • 9 One Fine Day 2:44
  • 10 All Along 1:38
  • 11 Denial, Revisited 4:32
  • 12 Vultures 3:34
  • 13 Conspiracy of One 2:17
  • 14 80 Times 2:05

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