Si82 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 http://www.nme.com/news/109977.htm THE OFFSPRING AT THEIR GREATEST! THE OFFSPRING are to release their greatest hits album in early 2005 - and it will feature new material. The US punks, who played the Main Stage at this year’s Carling Weekend: Reading And Leeds Festivals, say that the album will also include a cover of a Police track. Frontman Dexter Holland won't divulge which one, though admits whether he can reach Sting’s high notes has played a part in choosing which one. "I've been messing around with it in the car, like, 'Can I hit that?'" he says. "We're not doing 'Roxanne’. That's really up there." The album will feature band classics such as ’Self Esteem’ and UK Number One hit ‘Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)’ as well as the new tracks recorded this summer with Morrissey producer Jerry Finn. "I've gone back and forth about it," said Holland, "and just decided that, unfortunately, the way the world works now, if you really want to get people to hear about a greatest hits record, you need that new song. "People think of greatest hits like, 'Oh, does that mean you're going into acting?'" Holland continued. "But I really want to put out another record next year. All the new songs feel pretty good," he explained to Rolling Stone. Holland also revealed the band’s plans to join next year's Warped Tour. "We've never done it, and I think it would be fun," Holland says, reminiscing about Warped shows they've attended. "We've run across everybody over the years, and I would be like, 'Oh! There's NOFX! There's Rancid. It's like a big bro-fest." Published: 24-09-2004-15-14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 How can you call something a "Greatest Hits" album if there is NEW SHIT ON IT! Grrr... I don't care about them doing it, but save the new shit for a new album. If people care enough about you then they will buy the GH album without any incentive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 Maybe its just 1 or 2 new tracks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 The fact that they haven't been dropped yet surprises me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 "Pretty Fly" is a shitty ass song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest curry_man2002 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 there best song by far is "the kids are'nt alright" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 "I've gone back and forth about it," said Holland, "and just decided that, unfortunately, the way the world works now, if you really want to get people to hear about a greatest hits record, you need that new song. Huh? I never heard that. Whenever I get a "greatest hits" album it's to hear the most popular collection of song from a group that has released a buttload of albums. And I agree Rando's post -- how do we know that new song or two will be a GREAT HIT?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 It worked for Micheal Jackson when he did SCREAM on the HIStory album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 I really like the band, but I already have their albums, and I'm not buying another cd for one friggin song. Plus I tend not to buy greatest hits anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteNope 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 "I've gone back and forth about it," said Holland, "and just decided that, unfortunately, the way the world works now, if you really want to get people to hear about a greatest hits record, you need that new song. Huh? I never heard that. Whenever I get a "greatest hits" album it's to hear the most popular collection of song from a group that has released a buttload of albums. And I agree Rando's post -- how do we know that new song or two will be a GREAT HIT?... No Doubt released their Greatest Hits with a cover of "It's My Life" by Talk Talk. The single and the album both did very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 I really like the band, but I already have their albums, and I'm not buying another cd for one friggin song. Plus I tend not to buy greatest hits anyway It's the reason file-sharing was invented...cause you KNOW someone will buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kid Kablam Report post Posted September 26, 2004 REM had "Bad Day" on their Best of album and it belonged, but under most circumstance, I think its a bad idea. And Offspring is no REM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 Offspring's "Smash" was the first CD I had ever bought. They suck now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skywarp! 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 CD burning is the major reason why all greatest hits albums coming out recently have new songs on them (that, and getting the die hards to buy it as well). It makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Hell, I thought Conspiracy of One was right up there with Smash...but I haven't been able to give Splinter a serious listen yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Ignition was my favorite Offspring album. And wtf is up with the last track on Splinter?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2004 "Pretty Fly" is a shitty ass song. "I Know You Wanna Hit That" is even worse. "Self Esteem" is probably their best song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skywarp! 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2004 I think "Original Pranksta" was their lowest point. You know, the video where a guy takes a bite out of a shit sandwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2004 "Pretty Fly" is a shitty ass song. "I Know You Wanna Hit That" is even worse. "Self Esteem" is probably their best song. I always liked "Come out and Play". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2004 It worked for Micheal Jackson when he did SCREAM on the HIStory album. i wouldn't really say that "scream" got people to buy a greatest hits album, because 'history' wasn't really a greatest hits album, it was a hybrid: one disc of past hits, one disc of new material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Offspring's greatest hits will NEED new material on it. I mean...these are the songs I can think of, off the top of my head, that would be on it: "Gotta Get Away" "Come Out And Play" "Self Esteem" "Gone Away" "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" "Go Get A Job" "The Kids Aren't Alright" (best post-Smash Offspring songs, hands-down) "Original Prankster" "Hit That" 9 songs. Now, if these were 10-15 minute epics, yeah, it'd work. But these are 3 minutes and 30 seconds punk tunes. We're looking at perhaps 30 minutes worth of an album, and any greatest hits record should be damn near an hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 "All I Want" "Want You Bad" those were singles, and I could see them adding "Million Miles Away" and "Dammit, I changed Again." And maybe even "Denial Revisited" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted September 29, 2004 That song "Gotta Get Away" is the perfect description of tripping off dextromethorphan. A seventh-grade buzzer pasttime, coincidentally the age at which I bought Smash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Metallica Report post Posted October 1, 2004 I'd say "Want You Bad" was their lowest point, the lyrics are just really poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2004 Cause Offspring has always been known for their lyrical brilliance. "You can do it! Until the break of dawn Life, Life, Cannot go by the letter Time, Time, Prozac can make it better Noise, Noise, any kind will do Can you feel it slip away, well it's all on you Hey! Crime, crime, rockin like Janet Reno Time, Time, 18 and life in Chino Freud, Freud, all alone it true Well you see the coming day catches up to you, yeah CHORUS: Knock down the walls It's alive in you Knock down the place You're alone it's true Knock down the walls It's alive in you You're gonna keep your head up through it all You're gonna bust out on it Original Prankster Break out, yeah Original, yeah Bust out on it Original Prankster You'll never stop now, stop now, that's what the main man say You can do it! You know it smells like shit, goddamn Tag team, the double header Son of Sam, fire always makes it better Navigate, with style and aplomb Cause wherever you are at that's the trip you on! Hey! Hey! Lies, lies, says he down in the Bahamas Tries, tries, bangin little hoochy mammas No way, none of this is true Well you see the coming day when the joke's on you, yeah Hey! CHORUS Hey! You can do it! Time, time, so good to see ya Nein, nein, don't wanna be ya Dime, dime, so good to see ya Nein, nein, don't wanna be ya Crime, crime, fine sensimilla Crime, crime, fine sensimilla Crime, crime, fine sensimilla When you see the coming day catches up to you, yeah CHORUS You'll never stop now, stop now, stop now, stop now, that's what the main man say" Man I fuckin hate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2004 Hate all you want, I don't know many other bands who've given away a million out of their own pocket to give to a fan for a contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 where's the love for Genocide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 Decient song, but "Nitro (Youth Energy)" is my favorite off the album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted October 6, 2004 So they're re-releasing "Smash?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 I always kinda dug "Smash it Up" from the "Batman Forever" soundtrack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
