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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- cathartic bursts of energy sing-along anthems with friends frantic urgency with playful irreverence
- 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'.
- If you like
- alternative rock, punk
- What next
- Ixnay on the Hombre — Continues the energetic punk sound with catchy hooks and evolving themes.
Smash is an album by The Offspring, released in 1994. Energetic punk anthems collide with catchy hooks and raw, confessional lyrics that define the 90s alternative rock sound. 'Smash' was a pivotal release in the punk rock revival of the 1990s, achieving multi-platinum status and becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. It also helped establish Epitaph Records as a major player in the music industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smash sound like?
Energetic punk anthems collide with catchy hooks and raw, confessional lyrics that define the 90s alternative rock sound. Rooted in alternative rock and punk. Start with "Nitro (Youth Energy)".
Is Smash a good place to start with The Offspring?
Yes, Smash is recommended as a starting point for new The Offspring listeners. Energetic punk anthems collide with catchy hooks and raw, confessional lyrics that define the 90s alternative rock sound. 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'.
Who is Smash for?
Smash works well if you're into cathartic bursts of energy, sing-along anthems with friends and frantic urgency with playful irreverence.
How many songs are on Smash?
Smash has 14 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
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 Standout 3:43
- 4 Gotta Get Away 3:52
- 5 Genocide 3:33
- 6 Something to Believe In 3:17
- 7 Come Out and Play Standout 3:17
- 8 Self Esteem Standout 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
Release Date
August 8, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
46 min 46 sec
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