I do admit quite liking The Offspring in the late-90s/early-00's. My older sister had a copy of Americana which I would listen to quite often. Looking back it was the most commercial-sounding 'punk' you could get but to the ears of an oblivious 12 year-old kid it sounded badass. Come to think of it, 'Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)' sounds fucking ridiculous now! It also led me to listening to Blink 182 and Green Day. I do agree that Dexter's voice does sound horrendous, I know it's not 'punk' to be able to actually sing but Dexter just sounds way off. 'The Kids Aren't Alright' is probably the best song off the album and I do admit that's not actually that bad a song, feeling nostalgic just thinking about it.
Speaking of AFI you've just reminded me that a certain album is already ten years old, and I might even give it a relisten and a reassessment soon.
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