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Eventually, songs like Living In Chaos, and even Special Delivery were embraced in this album as the offspring's new 'experimentations' aren't as horrifics as those they did in Americana. While I expected some ignition/self titled action in this album, I'd have to say I'm quite happy with what they've done and I can't really comprehend on to why release original prankster at all or even include it in this album, is going on permanent skip, but ok!

While The Offspring are now an alterna-punk band, they keep it more punk rock than many other punk rock bands by being themselves, doing what they want, loving the music, and being good to their fans no matter how big they get. Definitely buy this album if you are into some good punk rock, it is truly worth it (even for you smash/ixnay fans)

GOOD BYE AMERICANA, i hope they stop playing wdygaj, and pretty fly and she's got issues and have you ever on their concert too (those got annoying!)

ok im done talking... --one of the offspring's biggest fans


The Best Offspring Album Yet   November 11, 2000
 14 out of 16 found this review helpful

Wow is all that needs to be said. The Offspring are back with their latest album, released yesterday November 14th, on Columbia Records. Some critics consider the Offspring as "just another punk rock band", playing fast music with no rhythm. Titled Conspiracy Of One, this album brought back many of the groups rhythms from earlier years. Listening to Conspiracy Of One brought back memories of older Offspring such as the songs "Kick Him When He's Down" from Ignition and "I Choose" from Ixnay On The Hombre. Both of these songs have a catchy rhythm weaved into the band's punk flow, which they have done once again in many songs on the new album. The first song released off the album was "Original Prankster". It is a little different from the band's punk style by forming a swing-type beat instead. The congas and cowbells give the song a southern flavor. Lead singer Dexter Holland and the rest of The Offspring had originally decided to put the new album up on their website in mp3 form so everyone could download the songs before the CD came out. This plan was changed, and the band eventually just kept "Original Prankster" on the site and encouraged everyone to download it. In showing their gratitude for their fans, The Offspring decided to give away one million dollars of their own money to one lucky fan who had downloaded the single. After picking 4 finalists last week, the band was a guest on MTV's Total Request Live yesterday to give away the money. Keep an eye out for the music video, which has already debuted on MTV. Many albums have one or two featured songs with fillers in between. Conspiracy Of One is not one of these albums. When listening to the album, it's almost surprising that each song is as good or better than the one before it, making this arguably the best Offspring album yet. There are quite a few upbeat signature Offspring songs such as "Want You Bad" and "Dammit, I Changed Again". Along with these two and "Original Prankster", the opening song, "Come Out Swinging", and "Million Miles Away" round out the first five tracks. It's one upbeat song after the other which gives a great start to the album. Hardcore Offspring fans, these are songs you have to hear. With Holland's trademark chord-changing chants to accompany the fast paced rhythms, it's hard not to get into the song. Then there are other songs such as "Living In Chaos" and "Denial Revisited" that slow it down a little, but capture you with great rhythm and lyrics, similar to "Gone Away" from Ixnay On The Hombre. If there had to be a weak song on the record, "Vultures" would be it. It doesn't grasp the listener as much as the other tracks do, although it is still a good song that can grow on you. On all albums, there is one song that seems to stand out from the rest. Sometimes it is the first single, but often it is not. With Conspiracy Of One having so many great songs, one might think it would be hard to choose the "best" song. However, the one that did emerge as arguably the best song on the album was "One Fine Day". With its fast guitar riffs, super-catchy rhythm and amazing chorus, it depicts The Offspring to a "T". In a way, it resembles "The Kids Aren't Alright" from Americana, yet is a better overall song. A key feature about this album is that it never gets boring. You'll find yourself wanting to listen to it again and again. But first, you'll have to go out and get it.


Welcome back Offspring!   November 9, 2000
 13 out of 14 found this review helpful

Wow. That's all I can say. This album is a piece of work that REALLY deserves to be an Offspring album. There is only one departure on this album, which is the spanish-sounding "Original Prankster", which is a very fun and super catchy song. Other than that, the album is straight-forward punk rock that made the Offspring famous. If I could relate this album to any other by the Offspring, I'd say it sounds like Ixnay On The Hombre. The musical style is alot alike, and the lyrics are very strong. The best cuts on Conspiracy of One are "Come Out Swinging", "Want You Bad", "Dammit I Changed Again", "Living In Chaos", "Denial Revisited", and "Conspiracy Of One." "Want You Bad" is a more poppier song with a great sound, and "Vultures" and "Denial Revisited" are both slower songs. I don't care for "Vultures" much but "Denial" is a piece of work. Reminds me a little of "Gone Away". The secret track, called "Huck It", is a funny song filled with expletives. The lyrics are another strong point on this album. "Conspiracy Of One" is a great example of this, about a "mass bomber kind of guy." "Come Out Swinging" is also good, about racial and religious subjects. All in all, this album is EXCELLENT, one of the best albums of 2000. Go buy it. I assure you that you will not regret it.


Just plain awesome   November 5, 2000
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Thanks to Napster, I've had the cd for about 2 weeks now, and I can tell you, its awesome!! Hardcore Offspring fans like me will not be disappointed. There's lots of typical Offspring in-your-face punk, with some departures like on their other albums. There's real guitar riffs on this record, which is something you don't see very often today. There are also a couple of songs that I have a feeling if they released as singles, they would top the charts, like "Want You Bad" and "Denial Revisited". To name the best tracks, they would be "Come Out Swinging", "Want You Bad", "All Along" "Dammit I Changed Again", "Denial Revisited", and "Living In Chaos", just to name a few. The whole album is really really awesome!! Offspring fans, BUY THIS RECORD THE DAY IT COMES OUT!! I know I will.