I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Blink 182. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Blink 182 has a pleasantly varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly gifted musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you're even mildly into Rock music.
While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 5 - Stockholm Syndrome, track 12 - All Of This, and track 14 - I'm Lost Without You.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Feeling This. What a nice track!
Blink 182 Release Notes:
Blink 182 originally released Blink 182 on November 18, 2003 on the Geffen Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Feeling This 2. Obvious 3. I Miss You 4. Violence 5. Stockholm Syndrome 6. Down 7. Fallen Interlude, The 8. Go 9. Asthenia 10. Always 11. Easy Target 12. All Of This 13. Here's Your Letter 14. I'm Lost Without You
Blink 182: Tom DeLonge (vocals, guitar); Mark Hoppus (vocals, bass); Travis Landon Barker (drums). Additional personnel includes: Robert Smith (vocals); Ken Andrews (various instruments); Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., Jon Morrical (keyboards).