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Buddha (Re Release)
This is one of the earliest recordings of the band, re-released on CD by the band's first label "Kung Fu Records." It has been digitally remixed and fined tuned so to speak, from the real demo tape. Plus some songs were taken off like "The Family Next Door" which of course was replaced by "The Girl Next Door." And the addition of the song "Don't" which took the place of "Transvestite." All of the songs are good, for an early demo tape but compared to their later work like Cheshire Cat, Dude Ranch, and Enema of the State, they sound kind of well, crappy. Most of the songs appeared on Cheshire Cat with music and lyric differences. Since I never have heard the original Buddha demo tape, this is a good CD nonetheless.
RATING - 9/10

Cheshire Cat
Cheshire Cat, in my opinion is the best of all the Blink-182 recordings. For this album, they signed with Cargo Records, who released this on their Grilled Cheese Imprint. This entire album is filled with high paced songs about all the usual topics, with the addition of 3 joke songs, "Ben Wah Balls," "Just About Done," and of course, "Depends." My favorite song by Blink comes on this album, and it was the first song I listened to. "Carousel" is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. Mark and Tom's lyrics, and Tom's singing makes this song great. But of course, all the songs on this CD are good. Songs like M+M's, Wasting Time, Romeo and Rebecca, TV, and Fentoozler are some of the best tracks on the CD. The three joke songs however, are hilarious. "Depends" is my favorite joke track ever. It is hilarious. Also you have the usual Mark, Tom, and Scott talking or whatever before some songs. For example, Tom sings about why girls always kick him in the groin when he comes near before heading into "Does My Breath Smell." Great cd.
RATING - 10/10

Dude Ranch
Ah Dude Ranch. The band's first hit CD which sold over 800,000 copies. With songs like "Pathetic," "Dammit," "Dick Lips," "Josie," and "Untitled" doesn't make it surprise it was a hit. "Dammit" was an instant radio hit, and their video received lots of airtime on MTV. Their second single off the record, "Josie" didn't get as much recognition as "Dammit" did, it is one of the best songs on the record. And one of my all time favorites. Even though it didn't get much airtime, it was accompanied by a hilarious video where Mark, Tom, and Scott returned to High School, where Mark once again, tries to get a girl. Awesome CD.
RATING - 10/10 (Was there any doubt?)

Enema Of The State
Blink's major label debut along with a new drummer, Travis Barker, who in my opinion is MUCH MUCH BETTER than Scott. But that's just my opinion, don't rip me about it. Anyway on this CD many people say Blink "Sold Out." That is complete bullshit. Blink-182 is still punk, and they're not some crazy pop band like everyone says. Whoops got off track there. Anyway, this is one of the best records of 1999 and 2000. With major, major hits like "What's My Age Again?," "All The Small Things," and the ever serious, "Adam's Song." "Adam's Song," is a really serious song that deals with suicide. It is an anti-suicide song that shows that there is a light at the end of the tunnel basically. It is one of the greatest songs of 2000, and one of the best on the album. Other good songs include, "Aliens Exist," "Going Away To College," "Dumpweed," "Mutt," and "Wendy Clear." This is an amazing CD and one of my favorites of all time. If I could, I would give this an 11.
RATING - 10/10

The Mark Tom And Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)
I got this CD the day it came out and I swear this is one of the greatest things I have EVER heard in my life. The best Blink-182 CD in my opinion of all of them out there. It combines tracks from "Enema of the State," "Dude Ranch," and even "Cheshire Cat." There are even some new songs on there, including the new single, "Man Overboard." Along with as many "poop jokes" from Mark and Tom that you can take. Also you get an 11 minute track of the best poop jokes that Mark and Tom have ever said. It is hilarious. All the songs sound awesome. This is a great CD for any blink-182 fan. Old and new. I'm telling you buy this CD! It's only going to be sold until January 7th! So What Are Your Reading This For?!? GO AND BUY THE CD!!!
RATING - 15/10 (yeah so what. its that good.)

Maximum Blink-182
No they didn't release a greatest hits don't worry. This is just a spoken word biography of the band, totally unauthorized, and for the most part totally un-researched. It totally disgusts me as a Blink-182 fan, and a whole music fan in general. Yes it's that bad. No music except for this really shitty crap they play during chapters. It's from England, and they don't say "Blink One Eighty Two." They call them "Blink One Eight Two." God get a life. I bought this expecting it to be good...but no! They rip you off even more cause it's an import. Skip this one if your not a TRUE Blink fan. Trust me you're not missing anything good.
RATING - 2/10

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