Smash
The Offspring · 1994
46 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · punk
Energetic punk anthems collide with catchy hooks and raw, confessional lyrics that define the 90s alternative rock sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic bursts of energy
- sing-along anthems with friends
- frantic urgency with playful irreverence
- dynamic progression through upbeat tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective tunes
- want long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked The Offspring's mainstream success and recognition.
- Themes
- youth rebellion· suburban disillusionment· personal insecurities
- Career context
- Released on August 8, 1994, 'Smash' was The Offspring's third studio album and marked their breakthrough into mainstream success. Following a series of independent releases, this album propelled them to stardom, featuring hits like 'Come Out and Play' and 'Self Esteem'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bad Religion· Pennywise· NOFX
- If this clicks, go next to
- Ixnay on the Hombre — Continues the energetic punk sound with catchy hooks and evolving themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Dookie by Green Day — Shares similar themes of youthful rebellion and catchy punk hooks with raw, confessional lyrics.Enema of the State by Blink-182 — Combines energetic melodies with themes of disillusionment and personal insecurities in a punk framework.Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt — Blends energetic instrumentation with themes of frustrated escapism and youthful angst in a 90s alternative context.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Nitro (Youth Energy)".
- 1 Time to Relax 0:25
- 2 Nitro (Youth Energy) Start here 2:26
- 3 Bad Habit 3:43
- 4 Gotta Get Away 3:52
- 5 Genocide 3:33
- 6 Something to Believe In 3:17
- 7 Come Out and Play 3:17
- 8 Self Esteem 4:17
- 9 It’ll Be a Long Time 2:43
- 10 Killboy Powerhead 2:02
- 11 What Happened to You? 2:12
- 12 So Alone 1:17
- 13 Not the One 2:54
- 14 Smash / Come Out and Play (acoustic reprise) 10:42
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Offspring's catalog. This album marked The Offspring's mainstream success and recognition.
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