I was in 8th grade in 1997 when their album Ixnay on the Hombre came out. I, of course, had heard "Smash" and "Self Esteem" on the radio (on the long gone KOME), but Ixnay was my gateway drug, so to speak – it introduced me to The Offspring's back catalog, and due to the amazing amount of punk compilations at the time, it introduced me to Epitaph bands, then to Fat Wreck Chords bands, and then to Nitro bands (the Offspring's own label) where I discovered the second band I became absolutely devoted to: AFI.
The Offspring gave me a taste of something, and I wanted more. Because of this band I discovered 70s punk, and hardcore bands, and local ska-punk bands (it was the late 90s, remember). I went to shows, loads and loads of shows. I saw bands at big venues in The City, and small shows in people's garages, local YMCAs, and memorably, The Fishbowl, which was inside of a Le Boulanger.
Anyway, my tastes have evolved somewhat over the past 15 years, and I haven't listened to much of their new albums past Americana, but there is still a very special place in my heart for The Offspring. So, when I learned I could get discounted tickets to their show next Tuesday, I jumped at the opportunity. And my Jr. High self has been giving me high-fives all day.
Wanna join me and be nostalgic? Get your tickets here! I'll be the one acting old, standing in the back.
Also, check out their new album Days Go By that is mostly pretty solid (and complete with a reference to one of my favourite films, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb!)
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