The Offspring - Splinter

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Free Music Notes for Splinter

Free Music Review: Not Their Best But Still a Solid Album
Hit: 5 Stars

1. Neocon- Most often song titles with the most interesting names are often subpar, and this one follows suit. It's better than the intros of Americana and Conspiracy of One, but clocking in at only 1:06, it's nothing to get excited about. 6.75/10

2. The Noose- The Offspring always kick off their albums with a bang, and this fast punk song is no exception. A solid opener; the intro reminds me of some AFI songs off of their album the Art of Drowning, but it's still a nice opener. 9.75/10

3. Long Way Home- Another quick opener that takes its bridge from Session off of Ignition. However, while short, this is a nice rocking tune that gets its job done. 9/10

4. Hit That- Usually the singles from the Offspring are my least favorites off the album (She's Got Issues and The Meaning of Life being the only recent exceptions), but this one is different. It follows the Pretty Fly theme with funky synthesizers and keyboards, but the message it delivers is a lot deeper, and the chorus is one of the catchier things I've heard in awhile. 10/10

5. Race Against Myself- As said by other reviewers, this one can most be compared to Gone Away or Amazed from Ixnay. For some reason it also kind of reminds me of Vultures from Conspiracy of One, even though the two don't sound that similar. Clocking in at 3:32, it is the longest song on the CD, and it's a slower rocker. 9/10

6. (Can't Get My) Head Around You- This is named this way because the Offspring said that they have found albums with song titles that have words in parentheses to sell better. A short little rocker about an ex-girlfriend; this is supposedly the next single, but only time will tell. 9.5/10

7. The Worst Hangover Ever- One of the more comical tracks on the CD, the Offspring turn to ska and perform one of the best songs on the CD. The saxophone adds and the lyrics, while fairly stupid, still provide for a good laugh and are fun to sing along to. 10/10

8. Never Gonna Find Me- This was the first track title to be named, so I was looking forward to it. While it is just fairly generic punk, it gets the speed back up after three straight slower songs. Unlike others, I don't find the ending to be spectacular. It's cool, but nothing amazing. 9/10

9. Lightning Rod- A solid punk song that stretches on for a little too long. Not the best, but it's not that bad either. 9/10

10. Spare me the Details- Starts out with just drums and then moves into acoustic, and it's a nice, catchy song about a girl who cheats on her guy. This will probably find its way onto the radio; it has potential. 10/10

11. Da Hui- The first song I heard off the CD. In my opinion, this is the worst "real" song on the album. It's fast, short, and angry. There's also a bit too much swearing for my tastes (After all, almost every other line has "Don't f*** with Da Hui" in it). 7.5/10

12. When You're in Prison- This sounds like those old 1930s movies and shows where there's the static in the background, the voice, all of that. This would have been more appropriate as a hidden joke track, but as it is, it's a disappointing end to what could have been their best album if it had a few more real tracks. 5.5/10

Overall, this is a solid album, and if you're a fan of the Offspring's previous work, there's still enough here that you can enjoy, however short it may be. While I was disappointed that it didn't sound like Ignition (another misleading bit of info from the site), it has its own unique brand while still remaining true to the Offspring's style. Even casual fans should find something of interest here; chances are if you like "Hit That," you'll like the rest. I hope I was of some help to you and don't forget to vote if I was of any assistance.

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