Not only is he a great musician, lead singer Dexter Holland has a bachelor of science in biology, an master of science in molecular biology and finally completed his PhD in 2017 as he wants to help cure diseases such as HIV and AIDS
Annnnd...he kicked his drummer out of the band cause he couldn't take the coof vaccine... lost all respect for him ... might be smart, but an idiot and unloyal to his founding band mate drummer🤫
Dexter Holland, the lead singer of the Offspring, is amazing. Besides putting out the band's 10th album, he sold their record label, created a hot sauce company, and recently got his Doctorate in Molecular Biology. To say that is impressive is an understatement.
Dexter Holland in an interview said he wrote the song after an incident that he and his wife experienced, a shooting at an ice cream shop. It is not about a girlfriend who died tragically. For an actual song about a girlfriend who died tragically in a car accident, try the song, Fly High to the Angels by Slaughter, about Mark Slaughter's girlfriend who died in a car accident while he was on tour. Nonetheless, Gone Away is a great song and one of my favorites by The Offspring.
Ironically, Gone Away was playing on the radio as I followed the ambulance in which my grandmother passed away. Still a tough listen for me, but great song nonetheless
PS, The Offspring' s smash album was their 3rd album they released. Their early stuff is heavier and more punky, they got softer the more albums they released. Try " come out and play", which was another hit song off their breakout album Smash. Another band to react to. Silverchair. Started out in 1994 as 14 year olds who won a music competition for their song Tomorrow. Toured half of 1995 as the support act to RHCPS in the USA at 15 years old. Check out Israel's Son, Pure Massacre, Freak, Emotion Sickness, Spawn Again- they don't have a vid clip for that but pull up the lyrics and listen to it after Tomorrow and you'll be stunned at the difference between the 2 songs.
@@katherineschmidt2075 You apparently didn't read my comment above. This is not a cover song. It was written by Dexter Holland for Ixnay on the Hombre, their fourth album.
Hi! It's time to relax. You know what that means. A glass of wine, your favorite easy chair, and of course this compact disc playing on your home stereo.
These guys Ruled the mid 90s Rock...great band great album great song...if i may make a request...please react to a 90s band called Bush and song is "MachineHead"...im sure both you guys will like it
This band is so underrated when people talk about the greats, mostly because they're a punk band that their core. Gone Away, Original Prankster, Come Out and Play, and Hammerhead are all songs you need to give a listen.
Punk has the non-commercial, DIY ethic, which gives you the double-edged sword of sell-out/not-well-known, that limits general appreciation. Skate punk, of course, is lighter, poppier version of an abrasive genre that generally takes a stand, which makes it even easier to dismiss as a valued artist. Offspring also veered off to jokey lyrics after Smash, which has the problem of making it seem like they're not taking the music very seriously and, if they're not valuing themselves, why should anyone else? There was a great band called Tukkanuotta, worth checking out, trash metal, I think, certainly extreme metal, musically excellent, that never got anywhere, probably because of jokey lyrics and because they kept booking gigs with hardcore bands, but maybe also just plain luck of the draw. Comedy just is a genre unto its own, because there is always that uneasy feeling of not taking it seriously and, if the band doesn't and the audience does, then the audience sort of becomes the butt of the joke, if only because their levels of commitment to the music may be reversed as opposed to the norm. That then leads to lesser commitment from the general public of the genre. It's one thing to be sarcastic while providing biting criticism, it's quite another to just seem to joke around.
Thank you thank you thank you. I've been begging you to get back to The Offspring. So many more songs from them to enjoy. "Come Out And Play" Is an absolute masterpiece.
One of my all-time favorite songs by them is gone away. It’s an awesome power ballad about missing somebody that died I wishing you could trade places.
The first song you should have done was Offspring - Come Out and Play. Or maybe Self Esteem. Come Out And Play was their first major hit. It does something different with the drums you guys will like.
I saw The Offspring play an absolutely insane Halloween night show with three other punk bands (including Rancid) back when they were at the peak of their success. The floor was covered in broken beer bottles and slippery, so when I went to the bathroom in between bands all three sinks were clogged and overflowing with bloody water. And that was just the tip of the iceberg for how crazy that show was.
This song was all over MTV when it came out. Did not give it much attention back then due to being overplayed but it now brings weird sense of 90’s nostalgia. The song intro is legendary: you hear it, you know what’s coming….
My daughter met Dexter Holland when they were touring with the Vandals. She didn't realize who he is was until they played. She said he was a very polite and interesting person.90s had some excellent rock bands. Jane's Addiction- Stone Temple Pilots- Cake, - etc. HEY WHY NO BECK? Anything off of Odelay or Midnight Vultures (nominated for a Grammy)
The offspring were originally considered a punk band. The first most of us heard of them was a song from this album called Come Out and Play. It is more on the serious side, but check it out.
I'm a 71 year old woman and I LOVE this song! I grew up during the 50's and 60's. Hearing those old songs again has been incredible. And seeing your enthusiastic responses is always a kick. You have a beautiful family, And you are providing a public service to many people (like me).
The Offspring, Green Day, Sublime, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Lit, L7 (great for Female Friday), Lagwagon, Tilt...the list of 90`s "Punk" bands is huge!
If I remember right, you reacted to "Gone Away" performed by Five Finger Death Punch. Well. You've found the original writers. They come with the comedy, the feels, the poignancy. You never know what you're getting hit with til they hit you with it. And they are giving it to you with an amazing punk style. You can't really go wrong with The Offspring, but I'd recommend "The Kids Aren't All Right," "Bad Habit," "Come Out and Play," "Half-Truism," "Slim Pickens Always Does The Right Thing," "Hammerhead" (the beat for this one will get you going GOOD), and "Fix You." Long list, and there's more I could add, but I'm forcibly cutting myself off. Cuz so many amazing songs...
The Offspring might be the best band I’ve ever seen live. I’ve been to three shows and the energy they bring is insane. You guys will love ‘Gone Away’, a must listen.
.. Hi greedings from Germany.. Try :die toten Hosen-mehr davon, live, Hals und Beinbruch "(See what the singer did😮).. Or, the baboon Show-Punk Rock habour, live(the singer did their Shows 2x far pregnant🙌,, great Band from Sweden.. Enjoy.!
This album, "Smash", is the first CD I ever bought when I was a teenager. This and the Cranberries "No Need To Argue". I have such great memories of listening to both over and over.
So glad you guys did this song! Offspring is really the tale of 2 bands, anything of the "Smash" album is more grunge and heavy, later they did lighter, more "commercial" tracks like "pretty fly for a white guy". Would highly recommend trying more from "Smash", any song on there is fire so you can't really pick wrong.
I'm an old broad and I love love love the Offspring. Their lyrics are smart and snarky and their musicianship is on point. Really a great band. I've seen them live a couple times, and it's very worth the price of the ticket.
Rob Squad Offspring always gives off a massive energy vibe. My favorite by this group is "Gone Away" Love the reaction because this song has a ton of edge to it.
I think a great song for Female Friday would be 'Unpretty' by TLC ... such a powerful message to young women insecure with their image. 3 lovely ladies the video's so powerful imo. That song turned my life around❤ x
Not only is he a great musician, lead singer Dexter Holland has a bachelor of science in biology, an master of science in molecular biology and finally completed his PhD in 2017 as he wants to help cure diseases such as HIV and AIDS
He also broke hit foot, for REAL, when he kicked that helmet! Crazy stuff.
Annnnnnd….he has a commercial airplane license. He flies the band to all their gigs.
He has a line of hot sauce too.
Annnnd...he kicked his drummer out of the band cause he couldn't take the coof vaccine... lost all respect for him ... might be smart, but an idiot and unloyal to his founding band mate drummer🤫
So smart ❤
The one you still HAVE GOT to get to is "Come Out And Play!" You'll love it
Agree. That’s my favorite.
Gotta keep 'em separated. 😆
@@Tampahop lol. For that very reason.
Gone Away. Come Out & Play, MOTA, Me and My Old Lady.
Yes... Come out and play" for sure
Yes, one of the essential songs of the 1990s. (And "Come Out and Play" doesn't exactly suck, either.) Glad you finally hit this!
You Got to Keep em Separated!!
Love The Offspring. This song is such a banger. "The more you suffer the more it shows you really care, right? yeah."🥴
"I know I should say no but, it's kinda hard when she's ready to go" - every man understands that situation.
Truth
My favorite line, baby! LOL
Been there done that, in my defence I was 19 and niaeve as hell
@fredfredburger5150 "I may be dumb, but im not a dweeb, just a sucker with low self esteem!" So real as a young man in his 20s 😅
This album is one of those albums that have zero filler.. every single song is awesome. Thanks for taking me back to 8th grade with this one 😁
Dexter Holland, the lead singer of the Offspring, is amazing. Besides putting out the band's 10th album, he sold their record label, created a hot sauce company, and recently got his Doctorate in Molecular Biology. To say that is impressive is an understatement.
“Gone Away” is so smooth, melodic and moving. Dexter Holland wrote it in memory of his girlfriend who died in a car accident.
Dexter Holland in an interview said he wrote the song after an incident that he and his wife experienced, a shooting at an ice cream shop. It is not about a girlfriend who died tragically. For an actual song about a girlfriend who died tragically in a car accident, try the song, Fly High to the Angels by Slaughter, about Mark Slaughter's girlfriend who died in a car accident while he was on tour. Nonetheless, Gone Away is a great song and one of my favorites by The Offspring.
Ironically, Gone Away was playing on the radio as I followed the ambulance in which my grandmother passed away. Still a tough listen for me, but great song nonetheless
Wrong, he didnt write it, this was actually a cover song from the 70s I think.
PS, The Offspring' s smash album was their 3rd album they released. Their early stuff is heavier and more punky, they got softer the more albums they released.
Try " come out and play", which was another hit song off their breakout album Smash.
Another band to react to. Silverchair. Started out in 1994 as 14 year olds who won a music competition for their song Tomorrow. Toured half of 1995 as the support act to RHCPS in the USA at 15 years old. Check out Israel's Son, Pure Massacre, Freak, Emotion Sickness, Spawn Again- they don't have a vid clip for that but pull up the lyrics and listen to it after Tomorrow and you'll be stunned at the difference between the 2 songs.
@@katherineschmidt2075 You apparently didn't read my comment above. This is not a cover song. It was written by Dexter Holland for Ixnay on the Hombre, their fourth album.
I loved this whole album. You should try ‘Come Out and Play’.
Smash is a classic!
@@RazorsEdge1810 yes it is. I’m listening to it this am, getting ready for work. Lol.
@@alissageorge5679 After all, music soothes even the savage beast.
They have so many good ones. “Race Against Myself” “Gone Away” “Hammerhead” “She’s Got Issues”
"A Million Miles Away" is another good one.
Gone Away, Come out and Play are great songs. I actually could not stand Pretty Fly for a White Guy.
Also, "Why don't you get a job?"
Didn't they have a song on the Orange County (2002) movie soundtrack?
Oh and “Damnit I Changed Again”
They have a truly underappreciated gem in "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid". Stellar guitar work and lyrics!
Hi! It's time to relax. You know what that means. A glass of wine, your favorite easy chair, and of course this compact disc playing on your home stereo.
My first cd I ever bought!!!
Well done.
Such an epic start for the whole Smash experience
That cd has absolutely no skips!!!
The Offspring "Gone Away" & "Come Out And Play"...Nuff Said.
Gone away is amazing 🔥
and Get a Job
This whole album is spectacular!!!
Why isn't anybody asking for "Why Don't You Get a Job?" That was one of their biggest hits I guess I'm asking for it now
I was just about to ask for it, but you beat me to it!
It's a complete rip off of The Beatles Obladi Oblada.
@@johncampbell756yeah the lyrics always make me think Beatles
@@Ashwgun It is the music and the melody of the chorus.
@@johncampbell756 you get there only so many notes available, it is very close
YES!!! So glad you both gave this song a try!! I knew Jay would like the bass! Next, give "Gotta Get Away" a try!
This song is great.
These guys Ruled the mid 90s Rock...great band great album great song...if i may make a request...please react to a 90s band called Bush and song is "MachineHead"...im sure both you guys will like it
Oh man, there are so many Bush songs I wish they would get to. Bands like Bush and the Offspring just dominated the 90s.
If they are going to do Bush then I have a list… Everything Zen, Come Back Down From This Cloud, Glycerin, Machinehead
They reacted to Comedown and they loved it… now its is surely time for them to go back to Bush, and listening to Machinehead would be great!
This album is awesome! You guys gotta check out their songs: Gotta Get Away & Come Out and Play
Late 60s & early 90s are my fave eras for rock!
This band is so underrated when people talk about the greats, mostly because they're a punk band that their core. Gone Away, Original Prankster, Come Out and Play, and Hammerhead are all songs you need to give a listen.
Punk has the non-commercial, DIY ethic, which gives you the double-edged sword of sell-out/not-well-known, that limits general appreciation. Skate punk, of course, is lighter, poppier version of an abrasive genre that generally takes a stand, which makes it even easier to dismiss as a valued artist. Offspring also veered off to jokey lyrics after Smash, which has the problem of making it seem like they're not taking the music very seriously and, if they're not valuing themselves, why should anyone else?
There was a great band called Tukkanuotta, worth checking out, trash metal, I think, certainly extreme metal, musically excellent, that never got anywhere, probably because of jokey lyrics and because they kept booking gigs with hardcore bands, but maybe also just plain luck of the draw. Comedy just is a genre unto its own, because there is always that uneasy feeling of not taking it seriously and, if the band doesn't and the audience does, then the audience sort of becomes the butt of the joke, if only because their levels of commitment to the music may be reversed as opposed to the norm. That then leads to lesser commitment from the general public of the genre. It's one thing to be sarcastic while providing biting criticism, it's quite another to just seem to joke around.
Thank you thank you thank you. I've been begging you to get back to The Offspring. So many more songs from them to enjoy. "Come Out And Play" Is an absolute masterpiece.
One of my all-time favorite songs by them is gone away. It’s an awesome power ballad about missing somebody that died I wishing you could trade places.
I remember how uber clever I thought these lyrics were and still do. 🥰🥰 What a great song.
This was my introduction to Offspring as a teenager. This entire album rocks and every single song is worth listening to.
YES!! 🤘🤘
Now you need to hear Come Out & Play and Bad Habit!
I still think Bad Habit has the best single line of cursing I’ve heard in a song.
First song of theirs that I ever heard was "Come out and Play". Its still one of my favorites. Ya'll need to check that one out next.
Man, such a rad tune. Come Out and Play is a hard rocking Offspring song.
I just saw The Offspring in Vegas for When We Were Young, what an amazing show!
The first song you should have done was Offspring - Come Out and Play.
Or maybe Self Esteem.
Come Out And Play was their first major hit. It does something different with the drums you guys will like.
I saw The Offspring play an absolutely insane Halloween night show with three other punk bands (including Rancid) back when they were at the peak of their success. The floor was covered in broken beer bottles and slippery, so when I went to the bathroom in between bands all three sinks were clogged and overflowing with bloody water. And that was just the tip of the iceberg for how crazy that show was.
Offspring absolutely rocks! I don't even know where to begin with suggestions. So many bangers!
Ah, remember when this one came out. Try "You're Gonna Go Far Kid" "Come Out and Play" and "Gotta Get Away" - some of their best
one of the best songs from the 90s. the production on the vocals is perfect using double track.
This song was all over MTV when it came out. Did not give it much attention back then due to being overplayed but it now brings weird sense of 90’s nostalgia.
The song intro is legendary: you hear it, you know what’s coming….
This and Green Days Basket Case triggers it every time
The "smash" album was the punk grunge album that put them on the map. The "pretty fly for a white guy" era was well after they sold out.
Smash was their we made it album. Personally, I thought Ignition was a better album.
"Million Miles Away" is another great song from The Offspring.
This song was an ANTHEM for a generation of teen skater kids. The song was everywhere.
Yes Come Out And Play !!
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984.
90’s was awesome, the background songs that you just hear go about your business were better than a lot of decades
Keep em separated.
You gotta 😂
That's one of the hymns of my youth!
My daughter met Dexter Holland when they were touring with the Vandals. She didn't realize who he is was until they played. She said he was a very polite and interesting person.90s had some excellent rock bands. Jane's Addiction- Stone Temple Pilots- Cake, - etc. HEY WHY NO BECK? Anything off of Odelay or Midnight Vultures (nominated for a Grammy)
FABULOUS!! Thank you. I've been waiting for your reaction on this one!!
Fell in love with this song at a point. All I Want is my favorite song by them. Bound for The Floor is another song I loved from this era
The offspring were originally considered a punk band. The first most of us heard of them was a song from this album called Come Out and Play. It is more on the serious side, but check it out.
Come out and Play gets my vote too great reaction!
This is full on High school, varsity wrestling team rockin' right here! Memories
I agree with Amber, rock from the 90s is up there in my list too
Yeah, I've always felt this was their best song. I like that you worked up to this, so you had something better to look forward to.
Punk rock. Alternative rock. 🎸 🕺
Offspring!!
90s, 00s band.
So glad y'all got back to the Offspring. Now y'all gotta get back to The Foo Fighters.
I'm a 71 year old woman and I LOVE this song! I grew up during the 50's and 60's. Hearing those old songs again has been incredible. And seeing your enthusiastic responses is always a kick. You have a beautiful family, And you are providing a public service to many people (like me).
I've always thought The Offspring did the best 90s interpretation of old school punk.
Yes, The Offspring and Everclear
Ur not wrong...
One of the best songs of the 90’s. It still stands as one of the best rock songs ever.
Next Offspring song has 2 be Gotta Get Away! 😎🔥🤘🎸
LOOOOVE Offspring. I turned 30 early 90s and got VERY VERY into 90s rock. Oh the 1st, so fun Lollapaloozas! Offspring one of my favorites of the era.
I was never a big offspring fan but this song was great, probably a little too relatable to me in the 90's! 😂🤣
This song is defined by culture and it’s time which is the 90s. It’s a bad ass song !
Killer album front to back!!! Bad habit and nitro is a must
The Transplants "What I Can't Describe" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)
The Offspring, Green Day, Sublime, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Lit, L7 (great for Female Friday), Lagwagon, Tilt...the list of 90`s "Punk" bands is huge!
Would love them to react to Bad Religion - American Jesus
Great Track!!!@@kevinashby291
@@kevinashby291I`d love them to react to Tilt "Weave & Unravel"...
The Flaming Lips "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots",, "Do You Realize" & "Sunrise" (Eyes Of The Young)
If I remember right, you reacted to "Gone Away" performed by Five Finger Death Punch. Well. You've found the original writers. They come with the comedy, the feels, the poignancy. You never know what you're getting hit with til they hit you with it. And they are giving it to you with an amazing punk style. You can't really go wrong with The Offspring, but I'd recommend "The Kids Aren't All Right," "Bad Habit," "Come Out and Play," "Half-Truism," "Slim Pickens Always Does The Right Thing," "Hammerhead" (the beat for this one will get you going GOOD), and "Fix You." Long list, and there's more I could add, but I'm forcibly cutting myself off. Cuz so many amazing songs...
The Offspring might be the best band I’ve ever seen live. I’ve been to three shows and the energy they bring is insane. You guys will love ‘Gone Away’, a must listen.
.. Hi greedings from Germany..
Try :die toten Hosen-mehr davon, live, Hals und Beinbruch "(See what the singer did😮)..
Or, the baboon Show-Punk Rock habour, live(the singer did their Shows 2x far pregnant🙌,, great Band from Sweden.. Enjoy.!
This album, "Smash", is the first CD I ever bought when I was a teenager. This and the Cranberries "No Need To Argue". I have such great memories of listening to both over and over.
This song started the punk rock revival of the 90s
This, and Green Day playing Woodstock ‘94.
I love the song and I was so pleased to see you were reacting to it, but honestly I feel like most of the lyrics just went right over J's head!!
I think they did. He was focused and commenting on the bass. Has some good lyrics.
Funny
“Come Out and Play”!!
So glad you guys did this song! Offspring is really the tale of 2 bands, anything of the "Smash" album is more grunge and heavy, later they did lighter, more "commercial" tracks like "pretty fly for a white guy". Would highly recommend trying more from "Smash", any song on there is fire so you can't really pick wrong.
and their first album released after the success of "smash" was awesome as well, "burn it up"
Offspring are a surprisingly deep band...their hopping 90s rock sound hides some extremely provocative lyrics.
If Rob wants a 90s riff heavy song look no further than Walk by Pantera. It will hook you by the opening riff that hits like a sledgehammer
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Rest in peace Vin and the other guy rip
@@larrysaenz8964 You mean his brother Dimebag Darrell one of the best guitarists of the 90's?
Yes dimebag
@@larrysaenz8964 Come on man, he deserves more respect as a musician than "the other guy".
I'm an old broad and I love love love the Offspring. Their lyrics are smart and snarky and their musicianship is on point. Really a great band.
I've seen them live a couple times, and it's very worth the price of the ticket.
Matchbox 20- back to good. A great band from the 90s
THIS SONG IS A CATHARTIC RELEASE WHEN SUNG AS LOUD AS YOU CAN!!....
AWESOME!!
Love Offspring! So close to old GREEN DAY!
The Offspring are more punk-punk, where Green Day are more pop-punk.
the more you suffer the more you really care. powerful lyric.
This was released during peak grunge. A very similar song to this is "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins.
Love it....keep it up.80's and 90's rock is where its at.
Great song. That album is fire.
Punk genius. Lyrically deep, behind the humor.
This whole album is fire, keep them separated, bad habit. The offspring has so many great songs.
Bad habit one of the best. My favorite of them for sure.
Love The Offspring - one of the best bands to come out of the 90's!
Such a good one. Listen to The Kids Aren't Alright, such a good one from the Offspring. Peak 90s, punk rock.
Hey, I think they've done it. In their previous review #2 out of 3. I could be wrong.
Rob Squad Offspring always gives off a massive energy vibe. My favorite by this group is "Gone Away" Love the reaction because this song has a ton of edge to it.
Bad Habit is another great song that they did. So good!!
Another great Nineties rock group was The Presidents of the United States of America. Hits include “Lump” and “Peaches.”
KILLER BASS! 😎🔥🤘🎸
Oh I've been waiting for this one. Glad you liked it!
Gotta Get Away by them is fire.
Not to be confused with Gone Away.
The bass and drums in that one are off the charts.
The Offspring took skate punk to a whole new level.
This whole album is worthy of a reaction. Bad Habit would be a great one to do next
One of the greatest Rock bands ever. Just saw them live in August.
KILLER GUITAR RIFF! 😎🔥🤘🎸
Whole song is Killer.
@@chrisoakley5830 TRUTH! 🔥
OMG! These dudes were so amazing live in concert!
React to their song Come Out and Play next pretty please!!!!
It's GREAT to see a group that enjoys makin music & TRULY having fun doing it,, General Public "Never You Done That"
Love this band.
I think a great song for Female Friday would be 'Unpretty' by TLC ... such a powerful message to young women insecure with their image. 3 lovely ladies the video's so powerful imo. That song turned my life around❤ x
When this album came out my whole generation rocked out to it. Listen to it start to finish. Pure gold
Another 90's band you should checkout is Everclear . You should listen to the songs I will build you a new life and So much for the afterglow!
Yes!
One of my all time fav bands!
Such deep lyrics, and a great pop punk sound.
So many great songs to choose from with Everclear.
I remember when that song came out. Couldn't get enough of it. Still can't!