Enema of the State

Blink-182 released Enema of the State in 1999. It was the first album by the band to be recorded in studios in their hometown, between San Diego and Los Angeles. They did it in three months, with producer Jerry Finn, who had previously worked with Green Day. The sound moved a bit away from the raw punk and approached a cleaner pop, but with that energy that defines them.The songs talk about everyday things: breakups, parties, maturity, and even conspiracy theories. Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus wrote about their own experiences, such as when DeLonge was dating his fiancée and had to go on tour. The lyrics are direct, no-nonsense, and that is evident in every note.The album cover is a bit strange: a porn actress dressed as a nurse. The title is a play on words with 'Enemy of the State', but they used it to make a joke. The album was well received by critics and became a success. All the Small Things was the most popular single, and its video was heavily played on MTV. The album sold over 15 million copies and became the band's most successful album.

Year

1999

Songs

12

Duration

35 min 22 seg