Dude Ranch cover

Dude Ranch

Blink-182 · 1997

50 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk

A high-energy blend of catchy melodies and adolescent angst wrapped in pop-punk irreverence.

Why this album works

'Dude Ranch' marked a significant moment in Blink-182's career as it included the hit single 'Dammit,' which reached number 11 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album helped establish the band as key figures in the late '90s pop-punk movement and laid the groundwork for their later commercial success.
Best for
high-energy sing-alongs with friends cathartic bursts of youthful angst for road trip playlists
Context
Released on June 17, 1997, 'Dude Ranch' was Blink-182's second studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Cheshire Cat.' This album solidified their presence in the pop-punk scene, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining the band's signature humor and youthful energy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pathetic 2:28
  • 2 Voyeur 2:44
  • 3 Dammit Standout 2:45
  • 4 Boring 1:41
  • 5 Dick Lips 2:57
  • 6 Waggy 3:17
  • 7 Enthused 2:48
  • 8 Untitled 2:47
  • 9 Apple Shampoo Standout 2:52
  • 10 Emo 2:51
  • 11 Josie Standout 3:20
  • 12 A New Hope 3:45
  • 13 Degenerate 2:28
  • 14 Lemmings 2:38
  • 15 I'm Sorry 4:30
  • 16 [Secret Track] 7:07

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