SONG: "Autonomy" (Buzzcocks cover)
ARTIST: The Offspring
ALBUM: "Want You Bad" Maxi Single
YEAR: 2001
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Garden Grove, California
YEARS ACTIVE: 1984 - present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The song “Autonomy” by The Offspring explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the struggle against societal pressures. The term “autonomy” itself refers to the ability to make one’s own choices and govern oneself without external control. In the context of the song, it reflects a desire for personal independence and self-determination. "Autonomy" is a cover song. The original version of the song is by the band The Buzzcocks and can be found on their 1978 album "Another Music In A Different Kitchen".
THE OFFSPRING DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1989 - The Offspring (Nemesis Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1992 - Ignition (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
* Certified Gold
1994 - Smash (Epitaph Records)
* Peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 6X Platinum
1997 - Ixnay On The Hombre (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
1998 - Americana (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 5X Platinum
2000 - Conspiracy Of One (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
2003 - Splinter (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Gold
2008 - Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Gold
2012 - Days Go By (Columbia Records)
* Peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200
2021 - Let The Bad Times Roll (Concord Records)
* Peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200
2024 - Supercharged (Concord Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2024 - Supercharged: Worldwide In '25 (UMG Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON THE OFFSPRING:
The Offspring formed as a band back in 1984, hailing from Garden Grove, California. Originally, the band went by the name Manic Subsidal, but in 1986, they were officially called The Offspring. The band would drop their debut full length album in 1989, titled "The Offspring". The band was quickly signed by legendary punk label, who wasn't quite legendary yet, Epitaph records. More on that in a second. The band's first album with Epitaph was 1992's "Ignition". Then 1994 happened! The Offspring dropped the album "Smash" and totally blew up! Considered to be one of the main bands of the punk rock resurgence in the mid 90's, The Offspring, Green Day, Bad Religion, Rancid and several more punk bands surged to the top of the charts and into the mainstream. "Smash" became the highest selling album on an independent label, selling more than 11 million units as of this day! The Offspring was now headliner material and they were a hot commodity to major labels. Columbia Records would eventually ink The Offslpring to a record deal. The first album with Columbia would be 1997's "Ixnay On The Hombre". It was a definite departure from "Smash" but still a killer album. Maybe a little more mature. 1998's "Americana" turned out to be another huge hit for the band. It would be the band's highest charting album, peaking at #2 on the Billboard 200 charts. In 2000, the band dropped "Conspiracy Of One", their last album to be at least certified Platinum. 2003's "Splinter", 2008's "Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace" and 2012's "Days Go By" all completed the band's deal with Columbia. It would be 9 years till the band's next release, 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll". This would be the longest stretch between albums for the band. The Offspring's most recent release was the 2024 album "Supercharged". The Offspring are a great band. As I said earlier, they were a prominent reason why punk rock had a crazy resurgence in the mid to late 90's. They are one of the highest selling punk rock bands of all time, moving over 40 million albums worldwide to this day. They play a melodic style of punk rock, a little pop punk, a little skate punk. They can be silly at times but also take on some more serious issues as well. They are well respected and highly influencial in punk rock circles. Though "Smash" was their huge breakthrough album, I actually became a bigger fan of theirs from all their albums after "Smash". I thought all of their albums after "Smash" were way better than "Smash" but hey, what do I know?! Any way you look at it, The Offspring are a top notch band!
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
Pennywise
Bad Religion
Green Day
Rise Against
Social Distortion
TEN THE OFFSPRING SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. All I Want
2. The Kids Aren't Alright
3. Can't Get My Head Around You
4. Days Go By
5. Gotta Get Away
6. Kick Him When He's Down
7. Want You Bad
8. You're Gonna Go Far, Kid
9. Make It All Right
10. Let The Bad Times Roll
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