It’s about damn time THE OFFSPRING got back to just rockin’ it instead of trying to be a joke band.  Don’t get me wrong, I think they pull it off well, but I think they’re much more than a one-trick pony.

The disc opens with what I consider to be the strongest track on the record, “Half-Truism” which has an infectiously catchy chorus which baits and reels you into the album which, in turn, keeps you ensnared with its pop punk appeal that is the band’s true forte.

And I am actually surprised I liked the disc so much considering it was produced by Bob Rock, the man who made a large contribution to METALLICA’s ruination.  Let’s just hope Rick Rubin can redeem our fallen metal heroes since he didn’t do much for LINKIN PARK with Minutes to Midnight.  I guess we’ll find out this fall.

THE OFFSPRING  Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace  \m/ \m/ \m/ \n