Blink 182 is the latest exponent of the new punk wave that reached its commercial peak in the mid-1990s. Especially The Offspring and Green Day turned out to be extremely successful with their catchy punk rock. Blink 182 largely builds on the success of their predecessors. With the help of funny video clips for singles like What's My Age Again and All The Small Things, their previous CD Enema Of
… The State sold millions of copies worldwide. The fact that the gentlemen make punk rock that only seldom transcends the average, apparently is no obstacle to being commercially successful. Take Off Your Pants And Jacket therefore does not deviate a millimeter from the proven recipe. The album is filled with thirteen (plus two bonus tracks) punky songs with catchy choruses and lyrics mostly about girls and dates. Blink 182 has delivered a cheerful but unpretentious punk rock album with the only message "long live the fun!" seems to have. And that is exactly what the fans are all about. (RWK)more
