That's a very different view from what I have. I have always known The Offspring for being a band that doesn't care; they do what they want. They make whatever kind of music they want to, whatever interests them, whether the "old guard" fans like it or not. There was actually an interview where Dexter says something along the lines of losing old fans and gaining new ones. They don't really care, they want people to enjoy their music, no matter if it's "punk" or not. So I don't think they try to reach out and reconnect with old fans.
And their sound changed...they still make songs like Trust In You, Long Way Home, Never Gonna Find Me, Lightning Rod, Conspiracy Of One, Come Out Swinging, etc. They're still kinda punk, right? Right? Aw, who cares anyway?
Just enjoy the music.
|