Blink-182's 'Enema Of The State': 8 Things You Need To Know

We look back into the Rock Sound archive as Blink-182 reflect on the 'Enema Of The State' era, from making the music videos for 'What's My Age Again?' and 'All The Small Things' to heading out on tour. Plus, Mark Hoppus talks writing 'Adam's Song' and revisiting album tracks for the 20th anniversary, we find out why the iconic nurse artwork had to be changed at the last moment and Tom DeLonge talks playing 'Aliens Exist' live.
Host: James Wilson-Taylor
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[@CalebHimself]

The album that started it all for me. I’ll never forget the first time I listened to Dumpweed. Perfect album, back to front. Can’t wait to see it played live with the original blink 🤘🔥

[@chipsmith7441]

To this day there’s literally not a single track I skip - I was just listening to Enema and Jacket back-to-back on the way to work a couple of days ago (and I’m in my 50s but before you call me old I’m basically Mark’s age).

[@sean-paultrottier5745]

Same here man. This album changed my life and started to help form the person I have become today.

[@sic6664]

They're not the original Blink.

[@chipsmith7441]

@@sic6664 Nobody likes a pedant, sarge. His point, which I’m sure you know, is the lineup that recorded Enema will be touring next year.

[@sic6664]

@@chipsmith7441 I'm sure there are a lot of younger people especially who only know the most famous lineup. You don't know what he meant, I don't know what he meant and I was correcting him based exactly on what he wrote.

[@trekgreenwood6743]

I just got into this album. Of all the punk pop records I’ve heard, this album feels leagues above the rest sonically.

[@Travis-guy-247]

This just proves how good the album really is. It's my favourite album of all time, however I'm massively glazed and biased by nostalgia from my childhood. But when someone like you praises it, with a fresh set of ears and no nostalgia bias, it shows just how amazing it is. ❤️

[@saffronthurkettle6795]

Enema of the state is my favourite album by blink-182

[@Bvrn0]

how are you on every single blink-182 related video I see on UA-cam

[@saffronthurkettle6795]

@@Bvrn0 because I’m a blink-182 fan lol 😂

[@emeric7422]

Actually, Mark came up with the riff for What’s My Age Again? by trying to play Green Day’s J.A.R. bass intro and messing it up completely. I always thought that was fascinating.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

I can't BELIEVE people still talk about this album. Just... Wow!

[@NESADDICT]

I heard dude ranch in spring of 98 and fell in love! Couldn’t wait to get this launch day in June if 99!

[@shanecoHD]

Me as a youngster: walking alone trying to get the feeling right.

[@daniel_0442]

I love Adam's song is my favorite song In the world

[@giuliar2539]

Dumpweed Is the song that made me fall into the blink-182 hole

[@willywonka4690]

I love you Matt! You kept Blink alive and for one am forever grateful!

[@tate7908]

i love aliens exist!!

[@robborable]

What's the background song when Mark was speaking?

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Mr Roboto

[@alexadams7771]

There self titled album is their best.

[@matolonedog2959]

tbh i prefer dude ranch

[@psychobillychef]

It’s alright.