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So have any of you lot heard it yet?
The guys have taken a long time on the album (it's been three years almost to the day since the release of Conspiracy Of One) and have been through some problems through that time, such as the loss of drummer Ron Welty and complications over the album title. But its also given Noodles a chance to create a record that seems much more tight and professional than previous ones.
Upon first listening, links to Americana and Smash are immediately obvious. The 'blip' that many people thought Conspiracy Of One was has obviously been forgotten and the Offspring have returned true to form. Many tracks such as The Noose and Long Way Home are laden with the melodic riffs, super-aggressive chord progressions and startling vocal harmonies that many an Offspring fan has come to recognise as their traits. However on top of this, the band have also brought in other interesting sounds, like piano, some acoustic guitar and effects-intense keyboard. This has helped to give an intriguing twist to the album that sets it apart from the others.
However despite being as tight as a gnat's nutsack, this still can't help tracks that just shouldn't have reached production stage. Of course there's the requisite ska track, that is competent and easily as good as its alternatives on the other Offspring albums. However when faced with factory-pro, generic punk songs such as Da Hui (and then there's the frankly bizarre When You're In Prison) I can't help but feel disappointed. Don't take me wrong, they're not bad tracks, just when held up against the searing quality of other songs on Splinter, they seem a bit like a joke.
So to round this message up that has somehow turned into a review, I'd say that this CD is an invaluable addition to any self-respecting punk's collection and for anyone who's even heard of the Offspring - songs on Splinter represent the very essence of what they stand for. The album is nowhere near as commercial as Conspiracy Of One turned out to be, however it retains the studio-bred clarity and musical cohesiveness and tacks that onto the classic Offspring Style. Very good indeed.
The guys have taken a long time on the album (it's been three years almost to the day since the release of Conspiracy Of One) and have been through some problems through that time, such as the loss of drummer Ron Welty and complications over the album title. But its also given Noodles a chance to create a record that seems much more tight and professional than previous ones.
Upon first listening, links to Americana and Smash are immediately obvious. The 'blip' that many people thought Conspiracy Of One was has obviously been forgotten and the Offspring have returned true to form. Many tracks such as The Noose and Long Way Home are laden with the melodic riffs, super-aggressive chord progressions and startling vocal harmonies that many an Offspring fan has come to recognise as their traits. However on top of this, the band have also brought in other interesting sounds, like piano, some acoustic guitar and effects-intense keyboard. This has helped to give an intriguing twist to the album that sets it apart from the others.
However despite being as tight as a gnat's nutsack, this still can't help tracks that just shouldn't have reached production stage. Of course there's the requisite ska track, that is competent and easily as good as its alternatives on the other Offspring albums. However when faced with factory-pro, generic punk songs such as Da Hui (and then there's the frankly bizarre When You're In Prison) I can't help but feel disappointed. Don't take me wrong, they're not bad tracks, just when held up against the searing quality of other songs on Splinter, they seem a bit like a joke.
So to round this message up that has somehow turned into a review, I'd say that this CD is an invaluable addition to any self-respecting punk's collection and for anyone who's even heard of the Offspring - songs on Splinter represent the very essence of what they stand for. The album is nowhere near as commercial as Conspiracy Of One turned out to be, however it retains the studio-bred clarity and musical cohesiveness and tacks that onto the classic Offspring Style. Very good indeed.
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So have any of you lot heard it yet?
The guys have taken a long time on the album (it's been three years almost to the day since the release of Conspiracy Of One) and have been through some problems through that time, such as the loss of drummer Ron Welty and complications over the album title. But its also given Noodles a chance to create a record that seems much more tight and professional than previous ones.
Upon first listening, links to Americana and Smash are immediately obvious. The 'blip' that many people thought Conspiracy Of One was has obviously been forgotten and the Offspring have returned true to form. Many tracks such as The Noose and Long Way Home are laden with the melodic riffs, super-aggressive chord progressions and startling vocal harmonies that many an Offspring fan has come to recognise as their traits. However on top of this, the band have also brought in other interesting sounds, like piano, some acoustic guitar and effects-intense keyboard. This has helped to give an intriguing twist to the album that sets it apart from the others.
However despite being as tight as a gnat's nutsack, this still can't help tracks that just shouldn't have reached production stage. Of course there's the requisite ska track, that is competent and easily as good as its alternatives on the other Offspring albums. However when faced with factory-pro, generic punk songs such as Da Hui (and then there's the frankly bizarre When You're In Prison) I can't help but feel disappointed. Don't take me wrong, they're not bad tracks, just when held up against the searing quality of other songs on Splinter, they seem a bit like a joke.
So to round this message up that has somehow turned into a review, I'd say that this CD is an invaluable addition to any self-respecting punk's collection and for anyone who's even heard of the Offspring - songs on Splinter represent the very essence of what they stand for. The album is nowhere near as commercial as Conspiracy Of One turned out to be, however it retains the studio-bred clarity and musical cohesiveness and tacks that onto the classic Offspring Style. Very good indeed.
The guys have taken a long time on the album (it's been three years almost to the day since the release of Conspiracy Of One) and have been through some problems through that time, such as the loss of drummer Ron Welty and complications over the album title. But its also given Noodles a chance to create a record that seems much more tight and professional than previous ones.
Upon first listening, links to Americana and Smash are immediately obvious. The 'blip' that many people thought Conspiracy Of One was has obviously been forgotten and the Offspring have returned true to form. Many tracks such as The Noose and Long Way Home are laden with the melodic riffs, super-aggressive chord progressions and startling vocal harmonies that many an Offspring fan has come to recognise as their traits. However on top of this, the band have also brought in other interesting sounds, like piano, some acoustic guitar and effects-intense keyboard. This has helped to give an intriguing twist to the album that sets it apart from the others.
However despite being as tight as a gnat's nutsack, this still can't help tracks that just shouldn't have reached production stage. Of course there's the requisite ska track, that is competent and easily as good as its alternatives on the other Offspring albums. However when faced with factory-pro, generic punk songs such as Da Hui (and then there's the frankly bizarre When You're In Prison) I can't help but feel disappointed. Don't take me wrong, they're not bad tracks, just when held up against the searing quality of other songs on Splinter, they seem a bit like a joke.
So to round this message up that has somehow turned into a review, I'd say that this CD is an invaluable addition to any self-respecting punk's collection and for anyone who's even heard of the Offspring - songs on Splinter represent the very essence of what they stand for. The album is nowhere near as commercial as Conspiracy Of One turned out to be, however it retains the studio-bred clarity and musical cohesiveness and tacks that onto the classic Offspring Style. Very good indeed.
Is it called Chinese Democrazy? I'm still laughing at that.
Haven't heard it yet, infact didn't even know it was out, hadn't heard anything since the whole 'Chinese Democracy' rumours...
I'll probably pick it up sooner or later, probably in the inevitable sales it will be found in soon (maybe even as soon as January if I'm lucky...)
I'm not holding my breath for this to be great, just hoping it has one or two quality tracks on it. Sounds interesting from your description anyway...
I'll probably pick it up sooner or later, probably in the inevitable sales it will be found in soon (maybe even as soon as January if I'm lucky...)
I'm not holding my breath for this to be great, just hoping it has one or two quality tracks on it. Sounds interesting from your description anyway...
The album is very good, even if it is a little short. Well worth the money, but im not one to say because i am an offspring freak and will always buy the album. I have to say this album has used various styles from older albums like Ignition and Ixnay on the Hombre and mixed them with some new styles and it has come out well. owning all the offsprings albums i have to say that Ixnay is my favourite and conspiracy of One my least favourite with this album ranked somewhere in between.
Chinese Democracy was the intended name for the new Iron Maiden album which was taking ages to be produced. Noodles and Axl Rose are not the best of friends and so Noodles wanted to call the album 'Chinese Democracy: You Snooze You Lose.' However copyright arguments with Iron Maiden was slowing down the release of the album so it was renamed Splinter.
My favourite song on Splinter is definitely The Noose.
My favourite song on Splinter is definitely The Noose.
Ixnay On The Hombre is a great album - any rock fan who hasn't got it should get it.
I haven't heard any of this, might pick it up in sales etc.
I haven't heard any of this, might pick it up in sales etc.
Ixnay is a great album. Some great tracks, especially 'Mota', 'The Meaning of Life' and 'i choose'.
And it's good to hear that The Offspring haven't lost their sense of humor. 'When You're In Prison' sounds like a great track, from the clip I've heard- 'Intermission' and 'Disclaimer' were bothe funny, and this one seems more satirical.
Rock on!
And it's good to hear that The Offspring haven't lost their sense of humor. 'When You're In Prison' sounds like a great track, from the clip I've heard- 'Intermission' and 'Disclaimer' were bothe funny, and this one seems more satirical.
Rock on!
Mess wrote:
> Chinese Democracy was the intended name for the new Iron Maiden album
> which was taking ages to be produced. Noodles and Axl Rose are not
> the best of friends and so Noodles wanted to call the album 'Chinese
> Democracy: You Snooze You Lose.' However copyright arguments with
> Iron Maiden was slowing down the release of the album so it was
> renamed Splinter.
Erm... Axl Rose... Iron Maiden...
Guns 'n' Roses new album was sposed to be called Chinese Democracy, not the new Maiden album...
> Chinese Democracy was the intended name for the new Iron Maiden album
> which was taking ages to be produced. Noodles and Axl Rose are not
> the best of friends and so Noodles wanted to call the album 'Chinese
> Democracy: You Snooze You Lose.' However copyright arguments with
> Iron Maiden was slowing down the release of the album so it was
> renamed Splinter.
Erm... Axl Rose... Iron Maiden...
Guns 'n' Roses new album was sposed to be called Chinese Democracy, not the new Maiden album...
Whoops lol, my bad. Thanks for clearing that up.
it got a f**king panning, i did laugh. then i stopped.
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