All 6 bonus tracks are worth listening to too. You seriously need to do the untitled album though. It's a bit more serious and plain alternative rock than pop punk. It's incredible.
Fun facts: Record company liked the album but felt there were no "hits". Angry at this Tom And Mark went into separate rooms and within 10 minutes wrote Rock Show and First Date. The actively promoted the album with darker colors and wore dark colored clothes to get rid of the boy band image they got from Enema. Video for Stay Together For The Kids had to be heavily edited, showed a building collapse but 9/11 happened as the video was being shot
He reminds me of the guy that talk shit to everybody in high school wanting the smoke everyday 😂! Nowadays he’s full of regrets wishing he could take it all back 🤣!
Cant lie I used to think Blink 182 was pretty cheesy like Busted or something. Nowadays am a big fan lol the nostalgia and Travis is a beast. By the way this version is missing like 5 songs "Time to Break Up" - "Mother's Day" - "What Went Wrong" - "Fuck a Dog" - "Don't Tell Me It's Over" - "When You Fucked Grandpa" They are all worth a listen for sure
Yeah!! Before the normal 13 track edition hit stores, they released a Digipak version of the red plane (Take Off), yellow pants (Your Pants), and green jacket (and Jacket) with each featuring two bonus tracks, a normal track and a joke song. The normal jewel case release didn't come with any bonus tracks. I don't think he even caught the album title pun.....did he? But yes, he should check out them all!!
this is the quintessential blink album IMO - it showcases everything about the band that made everyone fall in love with them - jokey, upbeat tracks about young love and fucking around with your friends, but also delving into serious subjects like being lonely and the pain of your parents splitting up
Once you get hooked after the bass comes in 10 seconds into Anthem part 2, it's too late you become a fan. Also Everytimg I Look For You was the intro song for American Pie 2 and I remember sitting in theaters with the biggest smile on my face.
Blink’s second songs are always so underrated bangers and this Online Songs might be my favorite. They’ve been my favorite band since Dude Ranch, they’re always changing their sound rather than just being a pop punk. Their latest record was such a great culmination of everything they’ve worked on up until that point. I’d love to see you react to that after listening to more. Fun fact: Rock Show and First Date were written completely out of spite. The label didn’t hear a single so Mark and Tom each wrote the corniest popiest songs they could, both were huge hits!
On the next album, Untitled, Robert from The Cure has a guest vocal spot. On "All of This" At least I hope it's the title of the track or I just embarrassed myself
I bought that album the summer of tenth grade. I had loved Enema and was apprehensive that it couldn’t live up to it. I can still remember the feeling of hearing the first twenty seconds of Anthem Part 2 and smiling, knowing that the album was going to be great. Proceeded to make my brother listen to countless times. He eventually came along lol.
I guess Blink is just one of those bands that is as easy to hate as to love. Their sense of humor between Flyswatter/Buddha and Take off your pants and jacket, Tom's very unique voice and way of singing, his technically lackluster guitar playing (especially live)... It's all stuff that you could criticise. Then again, the songwriting is just genius. Prog fans would probably look down on the songs, but if you're into music you know that it's actually much harder to write a catchy popular song than just a really complicated one. And beyond skill... It's just fun to listen to for so many people, you just can't deny that. If it still isn't for you, well that's fine. But if a band is loved by so many people, they're objectively doing something right. So I guess they're still polarizing because some people just can't or want to look past the points mentioned above. That's fine, you can't argue about taste. The one thing I will say though, is you can't deny that it's an amazing skill to write and make music that entertains so many people. The marketing helps, sure, but there are few bands that could achieve this at the level of Blink and that's not just marketing or luck.
My favorite part of blink is they never take themselves seriously. They have epic songs like anthem part 2. Party signs like rock show. Joke songs like happy holidays you bastard. And then they hit you emotionally with stay together for the kids.
By Mark Hoppus' own admission, he hates Shut Up because he think it's lazy songwriting. I disagree. I sing the hell out of it when it's blasting in my car!
Rantz, dooooo the neexxxxxxt record. The self-titled fucks you right from behind. The “Emo” sound, the production (Jerry Finn) is just… goddamn incredible. Also your speculation on The Cure is accurate because Robert Smith is on the next record. :) Please fucking do the self-titled. Please.
I forgot how good this album was. Reckless abandon. Stay together for the kids. Rollercoaster. Happy you liked the album. Going to the next album now, which is my fav. Where they really show how much they love the cure.
it's not. the first 6 songs are great but the back half of the album isn't great. this one no misses and it has a mix of the original spirit of the band with the new more emo stuff.
I never noticed before just how key the bass is in the first 3 tracks - each has at least a section, usually a second verse, where the bass just grumbles along without guitar or very minimal. Really a key sound of this album.
People love to give you shit because you're honest about your musical preferences but I appreciate how open you are. So many people aren't willing to listen to music that fits into their niche preferences. When I was younger I was very close minded when it came to music. Ironically, I took a music appreciation class and learned just that, to appreciate music. These days I'll listen to anything at least twice. If I don't like it after that it likely won't grow on me but it's likely I can find something to like about each song. I now have a handful of favorites in every genre.
Great reaction dude this album by blink 182 is one of my favourites alongside enema of the state & the self titled blink 182 album speaking of which you should listen to the self titled blink 182 album the sound of the record is a lot darker a little bit like box car racer but the songs are fantastic then after you have listened to the album you should definitely checkout angels & airwaves tom delonge's side project band & listen to the album we don't need to whisper & second album i empire all the songs on both albums are incredible you won't be disappointed keep the album reactions coming bro well done.🙂🤘🔥
Why has he been hating on blink when clearly this whole time he never listened to enema and take off your pants. Two of their best albums. He should check out self titled.
The funny thing about the two lead singles from this album is the record company said there were not really any singles. Mark went home and wrote The Rock Show in like 10 minutes and Tom went home and wrote First Date in like 10 minutes. That’s how the first two singles were made.
i’m so glad you listened to TOYPAJ! this is my favorite blink album of all time, although their self titled album is a very close second. there’s just not a single skip imo.
Hey - have you noticed that blink in this era especially seems to pick up and slow down tempo subtlety quite a bit? Not just feel but it actually seems to move a bit in bpm. Self titled has a lot like that and I’ve caught it here also on some. I’ll have to go back to enema. I feel like it might be a big part of their sound that I never caught initially. I don’t think there’s clicks or at least not much.
@@ddrumdude yeah it’s natural sounding, it’s less common now. I also love when there’s two hard panned guitars palm muted and they’re a smidgeon off from each other so you can hear them distinctly. Also a common theme with blink. I’m lost without you is all over and the entrance to each chorus is different in approach with time. But it feels natural. I think I noticed in down and always too. Almost every song though it seems there some shifts. Some of the singles appear tighter especially when it’s fast throughout, but it’s a thing you can hear for sure.
Give me one good reason has to be my favorite. From the first few seconds of the song, that tone hits a nerve in my body that I never knew I had. Very strange how this song can do that.
Never thought of the ramone and blink connection on the rock show that’s a great observation. Not only the chords but the speed at which they are being played. Very ramone-esq
Next you gotta either check out Dude Ranch (album before Enema and last album with Scott on drums) or their Untitled/self-titled album that came out after this one.
Listen to blink's new album. Tom is back! Top tracks: One More Time (consider what happened with Travis and Mark almost dying and how Tom left and returned....then this song really hits), Dance with Me (check the music video) and edging ( also cool video)
First Date and Rock Show were both written by Tom and Mark, respectively, in about 15 minutes after the record label said they needed singles for the album.
As others have said, you should definitely listen to blink self titled album, the one that came after TOYPAJ. It's probably their best album together with TOYPAJ, and it's way more experimental. Looking forward to your reaction. Dude ranch is also funny, but more raw and way less sophisticated than the ones you listened to so far.
It's funny you mentioned the cure when story of a lonely guy started playing as Tom is a massive cure fan and Robert Smith is featured on a song from the self-titled album
Their next album is my favorite: self titled. Also their new album they released this past year is absolutely 🔥 since not being together for 10+ years- totally what the fans wanted/needed. Good review!! Also check out Tom's other band Angels & Airwaves
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All 6 bonus tracks are worth listening to too.
You seriously need to do the untitled album though. It's a bit more serious and plain alternative rock than pop punk. It's incredible.
Fun facts:
Record company liked the album but felt there were no "hits". Angry at this Tom And Mark went into separate rooms and within 10 minutes wrote Rock Show and First Date.
The actively promoted the album with darker colors and wore dark colored clothes to get rid of the boy band image they got from Enema.
Video for Stay Together For The Kids had to be heavily edited, showed a building collapse but 9/11 happened as the video was being shot
It's a good day when rantz drops a blink reaction
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It makes him so happy 😂
He reminds me of the guy that talk shit to everybody in high school wanting the smoke everyday 😂! Nowadays he’s full of regrets wishing he could take it all back 🤣!
BLINK 182 - SELF TITLED (give the people what they want!)
Cant lie I used to think Blink 182 was pretty cheesy like Busted or something. Nowadays am a big fan lol the nostalgia and Travis is a beast. By the way this version is missing like 5 songs "Time to Break Up" - "Mother's Day" - "What Went Wrong" - "Fuck a Dog" - "Don't Tell Me It's Over" - "When You Fucked Grandpa"
They are all worth a listen for sure
Yeah!! Before the normal 13 track edition hit stores, they released a Digipak version of the red plane (Take Off), yellow pants (Your Pants), and green jacket (and Jacket) with each featuring two bonus tracks, a normal track and a joke song. The normal jewel case release didn't come with any bonus tracks. I don't think he even caught the album title pun.....did he? But yes, he should check out them all!!
this album is peak Blink-182
Self titled was
@@sebastopunk3502 not even close
Totally agree dude my favourite album .
My favourite album ever too
@@sebastopunk3502 Self Titled was the perfect ending of their journey
They opened their most recent tour with anthem part 2 at every show and its so awesome live, toms voice isnt like it was but it still sounds good
Rollercoaster is so underrated and one of the best on the album along with Every time i look for you
One of my favorites.
Blink 182 self titled album, unrepeatable album, all songs are totally different and at the same time connected
this is the quintessential blink album IMO - it showcases everything about the band that made everyone fall in love with them - jokey, upbeat tracks about young love and fucking around with your friends, but also delving into serious subjects like being lonely and the pain of your parents splitting up
self titled review is coming soon, i can feel it.
Once you get hooked after the bass comes in 10 seconds into Anthem part 2, it's too late you become a fan. Also Everytimg I Look For You was the intro song for American Pie 2 and I remember sitting in theaters with the biggest smile on my face.
R.I.P. Jerry Finn.
Dude was a legend in pop punk.
Blink’s second songs are always so underrated bangers and this Online Songs might be my favorite. They’ve been my favorite band since Dude Ranch, they’re always changing their sound rather than just being a pop punk. Their latest record was such a great culmination of everything they’ve worked on up until that point. I’d love to see you react to that after listening to more. Fun fact: Rock Show and First Date were written completely out of spite. The label didn’t hear a single so Mark and Tom each wrote the corniest popiest songs they could, both were huge hits!
The lad is late to the party, but he’s welcome 😁 blink are class!
superlate
Been listening to this Album for 23 years now.. probably will for another 23 years
same here : )
On the next album, Untitled, Robert from The Cure has a guest vocal spot. On "All of This"
At least I hope it's the title of the track or I just embarrassed myself
yes you got it
Anthem Part Two is the best song to kickstart your day. I used to do this a lot in college. I used that song as my alarm tone and it worked wonders.
I bought that album the summer of tenth grade. I had loved Enema and was apprehensive that it couldn’t live up to it. I can still remember the feeling of hearing the first twenty seconds of Anthem Part 2 and smiling, knowing that the album was going to be great. Proceeded to make my brother listen to countless times. He eventually came along lol.
I guess Blink is just one of those bands that is as easy to hate as to love.
Their sense of humor between Flyswatter/Buddha and Take off your pants and jacket, Tom's very unique voice and way of singing, his technically lackluster guitar playing (especially live)... It's all stuff that you could criticise. Then again, the songwriting is just genius. Prog fans would probably look down on the songs, but if you're into music you know that it's actually much harder to write a catchy popular song than just a really complicated one. And beyond skill... It's just fun to listen to for so many people, you just can't deny that.
If it still isn't for you, well that's fine. But if a band is loved by so many people, they're objectively doing something right. So I guess they're still polarizing because some people just can't or want to look past the points mentioned above. That's fine, you can't argue about taste.
The one thing I will say though, is you can't deny that it's an amazing skill to write and make music that entertains so many people. The marketing helps, sure, but there are few bands that could achieve this at the level of Blink and that's not just marketing or luck.
Well said, they're personalities are loved as much as the music too and that plays a big role in their fans' loyalty
0 skips on this album. Every song is a banger.
Facts
You said it best, brother. (First date music video reference)
The cure is one of their biggest influences
My favorite part of blink is they never take themselves seriously. They have epic songs like anthem part 2. Party signs like rock show. Joke songs like happy holidays you bastard. And then they hit you emotionally with stay together for the kids.
By Mark Hoppus' own admission, he hates Shut Up because he think it's lazy songwriting. I disagree. I sing the hell out of it when it's blasting in my car!
same. lazy songwriting rules in pop punk
yeah i never understood why he doesn't like it, in this case the song sounds so good that the lyrics come in second place
Probably the lyrics saying shut the fuck up every line.
Love your reactions , don't stop
Wait until he finds out there were 3 different album releases for this album (Red, Yellow, and Green) each with 2 exclusive bonus tracks.
Rantz, dooooo the neexxxxxxt record. The self-titled fucks you right from behind. The “Emo” sound, the production (Jerry Finn) is just… goddamn incredible. Also your speculation on The Cure is accurate because Robert Smith is on the next record. :) Please fucking do the self-titled. Please.
13:30 The Cure is actually their bass players’ favorite band and Blink did a collab with Robert Smith on the album that came after this one.
We are all waiting he reacts to that album 😂❤
This album was such a milestone in my teenage life. It really is the epitome of Pop Punk for me even today, its just a masterpiece!
There's 6 bonus tracks you need to listen to them
I forgot how good this album was. Reckless abandon. Stay together for the kids. Rollercoaster.
Happy you liked the album.
Going to the next album now, which is my fav.
Where they really show how much they love the cure.
Theres 6 more songs to this album...
Now you need to do the Blink 182 Self titled record from 2003. This one is the real mind fucking blowing one. Just trust me.
Nah. Cheshire and dude ranch only.
@@tylercherneski1805 Nah. Desmond, here, is correct. 🤘🏼
it's not. the first 6 songs are great but the back half of the album isn't great. this one no misses and it has a mix of the original spirit of the band with the new more emo stuff.
Please. Please make this a series and finish all blink albums and side projects too. I will watch every one lol
This album is all bangers, back to back
Bros face looks like he’s about to take of his pants and jacket 😂
Story of a lonely guy, first date, rock show, anthem part 2 and reckless abandon are my faves
Self titled was the next album by them, you should try it. And so you will notice a more mature version of blink.
reckless abandon is such a sick track
I never noticed before just how key the bass is in the first 3 tracks - each has at least a section, usually a second verse, where the bass just grumbles along without guitar or very minimal. Really a key sound of this album.
I see you holding back those tears for Stay Together for the Kids.
Still need to
Listen to the 6 bonus track of
This album
Sometime you could react to Angels and Airwaves , another Tom delonge band
People love to give you shit because you're honest about your musical preferences but I appreciate how open you are.
So many people aren't willing to listen to music that fits into their niche preferences.
When I was younger I was very close minded when it came to music. Ironically, I took a music appreciation class and learned just that, to appreciate music.
These days I'll listen to anything at least twice. If I don't like it after that it likely won't grow on me but it's likely I can find something to like about each song. I now have a handful of favorites in every genre.
I’m gonna keep commenting until we get a self titled reaction or their new album reaction.
Great reaction dude this album by blink 182 is one of my favourites alongside enema of the state & the self titled blink 182 album speaking of which you should listen
to the self titled blink 182 album the sound of the record is a lot darker a little bit like box car racer but the songs are fantastic then after you have listened to the album you should definitely checkout angels & airwaves tom delonge's side project band & listen to the album we don't need to whisper & second album i empire all the songs on both albums are incredible you won't be disappointed keep the album reactions coming bro well done.🙂🤘🔥
12:22 they have a mutual love for the cure, in fact robert smith appears on the next album.
Untitled and Dude Ranch next 🔥
Blink’s new album would be great to hear you react to
Love this Album, when I was 15 my parents got ahold of it, read the lyrics and threw it away, so I had to buy it twice! 🤣
You NEED to do the untitled 2003 record next! It’ll blow your mind, be prepared for a huge jump forward in their sound and maturity
"I wanna take off her pants (I'm feeling this)"
Maturity my ass
@@RanielDoelofs Wrong lyric bud
@@RanielDoelofs*I wanna take off her clothes
Please listen to Dude ranch
Hell yes then self titled
Damn this album is so good
Why has he been hating on blink when clearly this whole time he never listened to enema and take off your pants. Two of their best albums. He should check out self titled.
The funny thing about the two lead singles from this album is the record company said there were not really any singles. Mark went home and wrote The Rock Show in like 10 minutes and Tom went home and wrote First Date in like 10 minutes. That’s how the first two singles were made.
I was the one requesting this album so glad you did !!! More blink album please
Online Songs is easily the best song on this album.
Very Enema sounding
You're very perceptive and present while listening, was awesome to rehear this with a fresh perspective
My fave Blink album ✈️👖🧥
i’m so glad you listened to TOYPAJ! this is my favorite blink album of all time, although their self titled album is a very close second. there’s just not a single skip imo.
Hey - have you noticed that blink in this era especially seems to pick up and slow down tempo subtlety quite a bit? Not just feel but it actually seems to move a bit in bpm.
Self titled has a lot like that and I’ve caught it here also on some. I’ll have to go back to enema. I feel like it might be a big part of their sound that I never caught initially. I don’t think there’s clicks or at least not much.
Yeah it’s noticeable. It adds excitement and energy to sections.
@@ddrumdude yeah it’s natural sounding, it’s less common now. I also love when there’s two hard panned guitars palm muted and they’re a smidgeon off from each other so you can hear them distinctly. Also a common theme with blink.
I’m lost without you is all over and the entrance to each chorus is different in approach with time. But it feels natural. I think I noticed in down and always too. Almost every song though it seems there some shifts. Some of the singles appear tighter especially when it’s fast throughout, but it’s a thing you can hear for sure.
Give me one good reason has to be my favorite. From the first few seconds of the song, that tone hits a nerve in my body that I never knew I had. Very strange how this song can do that.
The harmonies on "days like this like the prom "
Thanks for pointing that out and now I can't unhear it! It's awesome!
Bro i rly enjoy your video 🎉🎉🎉
This album is crazy because every single song on here is absolutely amazing!
thanks for listening.. this is my fav blink album
I honestly think “Story Of A Lonely Guy” might be Blink-182’s best song. Especially lyrically. Just my opinion.
Dude you gotta do the next album! It’s probably their best work!
How can you watch First Date’s video clip and do not even smile at all the funny foolish stupidness 😅😅😅😅😂😂😂
How does one HATE blink 182 though?!
Never thought of the ramone and blink connection on the rock show that’s a great observation. Not only the chords but the speed at which they are being played. Very ramone-esq
Love this reaction man, I love blink and it's so cool seeing someone realise how good they can be
Next you gotta either check out Dude Ranch (album before Enema and last album with Scott on drums) or their Untitled/self-titled album that came out after this one.
Listen to blink's new album. Tom is back! Top tracks: One More Time (consider what happened with Travis and Mark almost dying and how Tom left and returned....then this song really hits), Dance with Me (check the music video) and edging ( also cool video)
First Date and Rock Show were both written by Tom and Mark, respectively, in about 15 minutes after the record label said they needed singles for the album.
Can’t wait for self titled and dude ranch !
As others have said, you should definitely listen to blink self titled album, the one that came after TOYPAJ. It's probably their best album together with TOYPAJ, and it's way more experimental. Looking forward to your reaction. Dude ranch is also funny, but more raw and way less sophisticated than the ones you listened to so far.
If you like their humor, you should listen to the Mark, Tom, & Travis Show, the live album they recorded over 2 days in 2000. Phenomenal performances.
Love that álbum but it has lots overdubs
Dude , please react to their new album ONE MORE TIME, I am so curious about what you think they sound like today! 🙏
You should listen to all of their albums this is so much fun untitled next?!
this is my favorite blink album if u dont count the live one
Yeah the live one is awesome, it’s been my favourite to listen to for years
My personal favorite album. Blink is amazing. Just saw them in June for their one more time tour and it rocked ❤🎉
It's funny you mentioned the cure when story of a lonely guy started playing as Tom is a massive cure fan and Robert Smith is featured on a song from the self-titled album
Yeah and that song is kinda wack lol the problem with self titled is not enough mark and too much tom
Their next album is my favorite: self titled. Also their new album they released this past year is absolutely 🔥 since not being together for 10+ years- totally what the fans wanted/needed. Good review!!
Also check out Tom's other band Angels & Airwaves
I remember hearing first date for the first time, i was blown away
Continue to do blink reactions ❤
Funny you mention The Cure. blink loves The Cure
Its clear your blink hatred was due to lack of exposure to their good stuff. This album is peak blink
Him vaping during roller coaster. Absolute mood
Blink 182 is one of my favorite bands growing up in the 90s
Story of a lonely guy is very similar to Just Like Heaven. you are so right. both great haha
You forgot "don't tell me that its over" and "time to break up*
greatest blink album of all time. who else owned all 3 versions?
My best friend’s and my mom both hated blink. We were constantly getting our cd’s confiscated and then just burning a new copy for each other lol
Self titled album 2003
This album was peak Blink
Best blink album hands down. The worst song on this is better than the best on untitled
@@B1055BH that's certainly an opinion
It's the live one for me
Have you listen to plus 44?
The best blink album imo
Enema, TOYPAJ, one more time, self titled, dogs eating dogs EP. Favorite blink albums/ EP.
Wait til you get to the Untitled Album. Maybe my favorite record of all time
Was just gonna comment this. So true. They took a huge gap here, but an astronomical jump to the next one. Gonna look for it now
He already has a video on it :D
You should definitly do the same video with the next album Untitled ! you brain will explod