Blink 182 is one of the leading and most prominent bands in punk. They continued the unexpected 1990s journey of pop-punk into the mainstream. Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker make up the multi-faceted band. The trio is from Southern California and took their skater punk style and turned it into one of the greatest bands of all time. They were also not afraid to branch out with their sound, putting out countless experimental albums that worked in their favor. They are not afraid to evolve and their fans support it. Despite this, some albums have been claimed to be not on the level of their hit releases like their 2001 release, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket and their 2003 release of their self-titled album, Blink-182. Also, who could forget their 1999 release, Enema Of The State.
Remember this cover art?
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After this release, they waited a while and released Neighborhoods in 2011 which was either loved or extremely hated. Fans also have their own thoughts about the 2016 release of California since people waited five years for a sound that was more pop based. But I think we can all agree that the deluxe edition of California was just plain bad.
But through all their different sounds, releases and experimental music videos they have had some of the greatest punk hits in the genre.
Here is my list of the greatest Blink 182 songs:
Josie:
Dumpweed:
What’s My Age Again? (obviously)
Anthem:
Anthem Part 2:
Don’t Leave Me:
Adam’s Song:
(I think I listed every other song on Enema Of The State, it’s just that good)
First Date:
This song brings me back to when I was 17 and going on a lot of dates. This is truly a classic song.
Online Songs:
Happy Holidays, You Bastard:
I think is the best joke song that Blink has ever done.
Feeling This:
Try not to scream along to this song.
Stockholm Syndrome:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6cZO2DAhDw
This song truly kicks ass.
I’m Lost Without You:
Ghost on the Dance Floor:
I personally feel that Neighborhoods were their best most eclectic album. Many fans disagree though.
Wishing Well:
This song is truly a jam. One of my favorite Blink songs.
Kaleidoscope:
Even if She Falls In Love:
This song is truly my favorite song this band has ever put out. Even if you aren’t a fan of Blink 182, you will probably love this song.
Pretty Little Girl:
Most people don’t know this song since it was released on an EP.
Dogs Eating Dogs:
She’s Out of Her Mind:
San Diego:
I am in love with the bridge on this song.
So here’s my list! It might be long but they have been around since the 90s and continue to put out albums that top the other ones. I really hope they don’t break up anytime soon because they are too important to fade away. Although California was more pop, it was still a good album that combined a new sound with some of their best assets.
