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"With their eleventh studio album, The Offspring have nothing left to prove. Their explosive formula of pop, punk and rock is more than entertaining, revealing a band in full possession of its resources."
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In 2024, Dexter Holland and his band are no longer new kids on the block. The dirty kids of Californian punk had hibernated for nine years between 2012 and 2019, but unlike one of the titles on “Supercharged”, The Offspring haven't arrived at the end of the line: there's still a long way to go with new travelers. Brandon Pertzborn, drummer with an impressive CV (Marilyn Manson, Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies), replaces Josh Freese (The Foo Fighters), and multi-instrumentalist Noah Nimoy, irreproachable on tour, has finally been made a full member on keyboards.
Produced by Bob Rock (The Cult, Metallica, Aerosmith), who was already behind the consoles on the three previous albums, “Supercharged” delivers an energetic punk pop and rock sound from start to finish. 'Looking Out For #1' gets things off to a flying start, with Noodles' ironic backing vocals reminiscent of 'Original Prankster', Dexter Holland still raging behind the mike but adding a touch of emotion, particularly on the choruses. The rest is of the same ilk. Noodles allows himself a few solo escapes or cutting riffs (the zeppelin-like 'Get Some'). Todd Morse, present since “Day Goes By”, assists him on bass, roaring with fury ('Truth In Fiction'). The new drummer has found his place in the avalanche of sound, his playing standing out from his predecessor's with subtle machine-gun dexterity.
The songs prove playful and pleasant to listen to, with devastating choruses punctuated by “Oh Oh Ohs”. However, on the downside, the opening tracks sound like the same song repeated over and over again ('Light It Up' or 'Ok But This Is The Last Time' could have appeared on any of the previous albums). 'The Fall Guy', successful as it is, sounds a lot like 'The Kids Are Not Allright'. It's a problem that's often been blamed on The Offspring. Despite this, the band has a real sound identity that's instantly recognizable, and it would be somewhat snobbish not to appreciate this album. As you listen to the album, it proves to be rich and colorful. Power pop 'Make It All Right' is reminiscent of Blondie, while 'Come To Brazil' successfully ventures into the slippery territory of heavy metal, punctuated by yet another anthological chorus. The muddy 'Hanging By A Thread', the high point of the album, continues this escapade into heaviness, and Noodles reserves a little orientalizing guitar solo for us. And when the muscular ballad 'You Can't Get From Here' rings out, we almost regret that this journey to the heart of our childhood ended too quickly.
The Offspring's eleventh album offers 32 minutes of restless yet touching music capable of making you clap your hands and feet. “Supercharged” knows no lulls and is short, so it should convince you to delve into the archives and listen to this irreverent but always endearing band. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Looking Out For #1 - 3:16
02. Light It Up - 2:52
03. The Fall Guy - 2:34
04. Make It All Right - 3:34
05. Ok, But This Is The Last Time - 3:23
06. Truth In Fiction - 2:00
07. Come To Brazil - 4:19
08. Get Some - 2:57
09. Hanging By A Thread - 3:26
10. You Can't Get There From Here - 3:54
LINEUP:
Dexter Holland: Chant / Guitares / Basse
Josh Freese: Batterie
Noodles : Guitares
Rebecca Shoicet: Choeurs
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