![]() ![]() That iconic guitar riff begins and everyone is left pondering: “Oh, this one’s by that band…um…nope, can’t remember…” Then the next day, you’re kicking yourself when you randomly think of it and become your own worst enemy.Īfter the sad passing of their drummer and a long hiatus as a band, the guys are making music together again. Although, it’s one of those songs that’s good for a tough pub quiz intros round, because no one ever remembers the band’s name or anything else they’ve done. ![]() You know the tune when you hear it, and you know all the words. People keep coming back to tunes like this they can shout in frustration. Rock music at the time was good at being a comfort to angry teenagers who felt like losers, therefore always thinking, anxiously, they were their own worst enemy. They added their own inner, deeper meanings to the easy sing-along chorus. ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is a genius song about a hangover, because people saw it as more than that. Ultimately, the songs blended in perfectly with the trending genre, but it wasn’t enough to keep fans invested past the one huge hit (even if the record was certified Platinum less than a year later). Additionally, ‘Down’ is a real ‘sign of the times’ song, with driving guitars and blase vocals for long-haired head banging. ‘Zip-Lock’ is super catchy, as well as ‘Miserable,’ which came with a music video featuring Pamela Anderson that’s really worth checking out. The record does hold some badass tracks that are worth a mention, though. Jay Popoff, whose name I bet you haven’t even heard of, just didn’t stand out. Anyone can recognise the voice of Dexter Holland, but A. However, the lack of a unique sound drowned their music in a pool of more distinctive artists, like The Offspring, for example. So, basically the definition of pop-punk: it didn’t need to be a masterpiece for people to love it. There’s no flow or consistent sound to it, just plenty of fun guitar riffs and catchy choruses. For a genre that doesn’t seek perfection, A Place In the Sun is awesome. ![]()
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