The Offspring – Ixnay on the Hombre

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Artist: The Offspring

Title: Ixnay on the Hombre

Year: 1997

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1. Disclaimer (0:44)
2. The Meaning Of Life (2:56)
3. Mota (2:57)
4. Me & My Old Lady (4:33)
5. Cool To Hate (2:47)
6. Leave It Behind (1:58)
7. Gone Away - 1997 (4:28)
8. I Choose (3:54)
9. Intermission (0:48)
10. All I Want (1:54)
11. Way Down The Line (2:36)
12. Don't Pick It Up (1:53)
13. Amazed (4:25)
14. Change The World (6:23)

Review

If you thought The Offspring were a one-trick pony after "Smash," "Ixnay on the Hombre" is here to shred that notion to bits. Dropping on February 4, 1997, this album chucks their punk roots into a blender with rock and metal, stirring up a concoction that screams both rebellion and evolution. This ain't just your run-of-the-mill punk; it's a manifesto set to music.

The title "Ixnay on the Hombre" (a cheeky Pig Latin-Spanish combo) tells you everything you need to know: "fuck authority." This rebellious spirit charges through the lyrics, tackling societal grievances head-on. Brace yourself for thrashers like "All I Want" and the gut-punch of "Gone Away," along with tracks that let you catch your breath while pondering life’s big questions.

Production is tight, with guitars slicing through the mix like a hot knife and drums packing a wallop. Dexter Holland's vocals are raw and impactful, driving home the album's gritty themes. Critics dug it, fans scooped it up, and it even cracked the top ten on the Billboard 200. With tracks like "The Meaning of Life" proving the band's knack for memorable hooks, it's no wonder this album went platinum.

So slap on your headphones and crank it up—"Ixnay on the Hombre" is a wild ride you won't want to miss. - Peyton