It Doesn't Get Better Than Enema of the State
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2023
- Why does Enema of the State hold such a special place in so many people's hearts? With the release of "One More Time", it's the perfect moment to look back at THE pop-punk album of all time. The album the inspired a whole generation of bands. An album the might never be topped.
Yes, it doesn't get better than enema of the state by Blink-182.
Blink-182 is Mark Hoppus, Tom Delonge, and Travis Barker.
The album is a product of its time. The right group of dudes, at the right moment in their lives, writing the right kind of music at the right time in the world. Honestly those 3 albums are seriously perfection. Enema, jacket, and untitled are albums you listen to start to finish.
Emena and untitled are start to finish albums to me, I skip a couple on jacket but funnily enough if I had to pick a favourite song from the three it would probably be Anthem part 2.
As an album, the reason Enema succeeds is because it is perfectly blended. The melodies are somewhat similar to Dude Ranch, and the songs are not as Technical as TOYPAJ. No joke songs on the album is kind of its advantage. Makes it more appealing, cause their toilet humour isn't for everyone.
So for most people, it's that wholesome Sunny vibe from start to finish.
While TOYPAJ and Self-titled are great albums, they don't have a wider appeal.
while the former is a bit on the nose, the latter is definitely more focussed, technical, and serious.
Just like you said, It was "The right group of dudes, at the right moment in their lives, writing the right kind of music at the right time in the world"
Plenty of joke songs on enema @@cxssetteman182
I’ve been listening to ToYPaJ a ton recently and I just can’t stop listening to it on repeat, it might just be better than enema for me but it’s so hard to choose which is better
I relistened to both Enema and TOYPAJ a bunch lately as well and what I found is that there’s better Tom songs on Enema and better Mark songs on Jacket. Both are great but Enema is the better album for me because Tom at his best is Blink at their best.
Tom write best lyric on Toypaj and Mark better in Enema, Tom have stay together Mark have Adams song
it’s the album that has aged the best imo. Insane production and song writing on toypaj.
TOYPAJ is actually probably my 4th favorite blink album. It's over produced imo.
dude, I never even thought of it as 25 years old until you hit me with the prologue😆
Dysentery, Gary and Wendy cycle through the weekly playlist.
It is a fantastic album perfectly done in my opinion for the genre
In my opinion, nothing is better than _untitled._ Its just so incredibly focused and mature and really a staple of not only the band's songwriting and ability to make music, but also a staple of music that defines the early 2000's.
It is a great album but thats not what this video is about. Any original thoughts about Enema fellow Blink fan?
Dude ranch is a thousand times better than untitled
yall sleepin on take off your pants and jacket
Agreed 1000% most mature and artistically diverse. I mean hell, ROBERT SMITH is on it!!
I wish they did something like stockhold syndrome again. The narrative combined with the piano that connects with the next song was a masterpiece.
Anthem is still my favourite blink song.
About the new album, I listen to it almost every day, I find it very interesting, with some great songs but also some tracks I skip every now and then. Anthem part 3 might be their best song in 20 years.
I like one more time a lot, a whole lot more than I expected. Anthem Pt 3 is my favorite on the album. I'm interested to see how it holds up over time.
Anthem part 3 and Dance With Me are amazing
From the editing, to the way you're talking about it, this video is a warm love letter...
They have insanely good albums, but none of them is better than this. I still sometimes listen to it and try to imagine what would it be like to listen to it for the first time again
All of the songs in this record are amazing.
Excellent video man. Surprised it doesn’t have more views. Thanks for the nostalgia trip. My favorite album and band of all time.
Blink (at least the version with Tom) are interesting, because they evolved with each consecutive album. I know it's an oversimplification, but it becomes quite apparent when you compare them to Green Day who for 10 years, up to the release of "American Idiot", more or less recreated a lesser version of "Dookie" with each of their releases. I absolutely love 90s Blink. At first they were raw and leaned more towards skatepunk on "Cheschire Cat", then found a middle ground between skate and pop on "Dude Ranch", before going almost fully over to the dark side on "Enema". For me, late 90s were Blink's golden years - I must have watched videos of that Big Day out concert hundreds of times. Their self-titled/untitled record is probably my least favourite, because it completely abandons their roots and is more of a rock than punk album, but it I guess it makes sense, given where they were with their lives and careers.
The problem with Green Day is that they have a very distinct sound. But they find it hard to evolve that sound. So they either end up making another American Idiot kinda sounding songs, or something absolutely underwhelming and strange.
21st Century Breakdown was the last Green Day album, they turned into Mid Day after that.
Dumpweed is my favorite opening track of all time. Also, glad to see another Anthem appreciator
As the biggest Green Day fan ever, I have to give it to Blink saying Enema is the biggest pop punk album, even over dookie. You just have to give it to them. It has huge bubble gum charm whole way through.
You would probably be correct in saying that Enema is the bigger of the two. But you really can’t discount Dookie; Dookie walked so that Enema could run. Between the two I prefer Dookie but even to me, it’s clear that Enema is definitely Blinks best work
No. You didn't read the words I wrote. I said Enema is the biggest pop punk album of all time. It just is by definition of pop punk. Dookie is way more rock than pop. That's not an opinion, that's just what it is. Again, I say this loving Green Day more, Enema is just more pop punk, so therefore, it's the bigger pop punk album.
@@sidvicious332 I agreed with you? You’re correct about Enema being more pop than Dookie because there’s nothing punk about Blink. Dookie, whether you like it or not, is a punk album. So yes, once again, Enema was the bigger Pop-punk album while Dookie was a bigger and better album on the whole
i would say dookie had more hits and sold way more records but i would say enema is more iconic
@@user-nn3jh3wq7dwell you can't say that cuz your wrong
This is one of my favorite albums ever.
Blink was the first band that also made me realize that entire albums can be rad. I was so conditioned to the filler from one hit wonders and singles from most bands in the 90’s.
Going away to college is the best track
This album made me start playing guitar
First albums I ever bought were enema of the state and Linkin parks "hybrid theory." I already had dude ranch and Chesire cat through gifts from my older cousin when we moved from so cal.
Enema of the State is a masterpiece, undoubtedly the greatest Pop-Punk album of all time! It’s certainly one of my favourite albums ever. The songs are incredibly catchy and the production is spot on.
and they are fun to cover with your band... :) the new stuff is nearly impossible to cover because its heavily overproduced with like 4 guitars and 5 vocals...
I forgot about them untill 2016s California. Boom , what a album
Untitled is their best album. I will die on that hill defending it as their best work.
NO IT’S NOT.
🎶 Been starved for attention befooooore🎶
I turned 40 this year and this album came out my sophomore year of high school. There is no other album that even comes close to the nostalgia I feel when I listen to this album. And I still listen to it all the time.
I’m 13 years old right now and this album is my absolute favorite of all time. I love putting this album on and making craft Mac & Cheese
No album comes close to proving that punk rock can be fun and played with a smile on your face. And I dig the fact that throughout their constant evolution, whenever you see the trio being interviewed Travis always has the same look on his face. Like he's thinking how the hell did I end up with these goof balls.... all due respect.
Dumpweed is my favorite Tom song and don’t leave me is my favorite mark song on the album
I was introduced to Blink via "Damnit"; shortly afterwards saw the video for "Josie" (celeb CRUSH ALERT); few years later; heard "What's My Age Again" during a 'dark time' in life (started crying at: "No One Likes You When You're 23...) Over the years I've discovered that Tom & I are ONLY days apart in age......
Dookie made pop punk mainstream, but blink created the formula that younger bands still use today
Great video man! Really nice editing🤙
Thank you so much 😃
Jerry Finn was something else. Enema, Dookie, and All Killer were such special albums. There isn't a subpar song on any of them and they never get old. I still enjoy these albums 20-30 years later.
I love EOTS, but my heart belongs to Dude Ranch.
Great job on this. A master and good person.
Haha man I was 13 when this album dropped. Hearing “All the Small Things” and “What’s My Age Again” on the radio recording to a cassette to play on the repeat. Had no idea it was the same band for both songs until later LoL.
Easily favorite album of all time. Complete banger from start to finish.
Great video!
Love the video and subbed!
thank you!
Honestly Dude Ranch - Self Titled was an epic run! So many different shades of pop punk and quite a maturation process to boot!
I like your vids dude. Keep it up
I appreciate it!
Again, here to appreciate the arms length appreciation.
They deserve all the love they can get!
I have always stood my ground that Enema is their best album. This album has been a great introduction on how to write pop punk music for me after learning it on guitar and I suggest this album to anyone else needing a good album to get started
Jerry Finn didn’t make Dookie, he mixed it. Massive difference. Also while it’s not super noticeable, on Going Away To College, Tom sings ‘I haven’t been this scared!’, ‘and I’m so unprepared’, ‘boutique of clumsy words’… basically the first half of each line of the chorus, listen closely to the pronunciation 👍 love the passion for Enema. Keep making content.
I totally agree with you. This video is on point my friend.
travis got self indulgent on the new album and sadly created something that sounds like every post pop punk album from recent years (MGK etc..). over produced...high side chaining on the drums completely killing the classic raw percussive sound of blink we all know and love so much. Not to mention Tom not really tapping into the nostalgic melancholy melodies he shares across blink and AVA which would of been awesome to hear more of.
Loving your content.
thanks, I appreciate that!
Yes
I loved this vid. Hope you get monetization soon. You're right, Mark and Tom are a powerhouse. The only other duo that comes to mind for me is System of a Down in terms of a perfect blend of 2 voices. Every road trip I've ever taken requires this album played in full as well as the rest of their discography. Can't wait to jam out to One More Time across the country next
Me too man, thank you! Enjoy listening to One More Time many more times!
" The Key is *Jerry Finn....* That's it.... "
They’re new album is good, but nothing will ever beat Enema Of The State and Take Off Your Pants And Jacket.
fantastic video
Enema is the perfect album. It's a masterpiece. It's one of the only two albums I consider 100% flawless (the other being Fabrizio De André's "Creuza de ma"). Everything else just cannot reach that level.
Some of your research is off, but great work! Mark sings on destary Gary. Also man overboard was for this album, but they released it later. And that’s a dual vocal track
Love how you showed a clip of Fantano in saying "One More Time" was well received. lol.
Nothing makes him happy.
Arm's Length mentioned.
Best pop punk album of all time, past, present and future.
I can't personally think of another band or artist that has three albums tied for their peak.
Each Album getting progressively darker and more mature, which solved a lot of issues with people who couldn't get into Blink.
But also means that progressively they moved away from the sound that put them on the map and that alienated some viewers who preferred their happy no fucks given style.
It's honestly really hard to compare the three albums. Be honest with yourself and imagine that Tom and Mark weren't singing, I guess unless you really listen to the drums you would never guess that the three albums were made by the same band. Especially considering the time frame in which they wrote them.
Personally I think their best is self titled, but my favorite to listen to is TOYPAJ.
I like your understanding of blink182 music and art
Mark sings on the bridge of dysentary gary
Even in take your pants and jacket there is no skipable song.
one of the best albums ever made
Amazing video
Thanks a ton!
I like the new album
But yeah Enema was the peak of pop punk
Has anyone ever made a chart about "Mark's Songs" "Tom's Songs" and "Mark and Tom songs"? I was thinking about making one but I'm too lazy kol
New album sounds a little NOFX-y to me, I think one more time is trying to capture the magic of “miss you” even tho it’s mot possible. My fav albums are Cheshire Cat, dude ranch and enema
Dude Anthem my fav too on God
Cool video.
What's that interview / video where Tom says "let's name the album Enema of the state"? I don't recall seeing it but would love to
I found it in a documentary called the urethra chronicles
It sure dose get way way better than that
liked and subbed
and commented :D
The things that make enema great are the things that make boxcar racer a great band.
If not, then +44 would’ve been a WAAAAY bigger side project than it was.
Go listen to “And I” and tell me I’m not wrong….
Essentially, the world can live without marks singing… take that as you may.
For me. It’s dude ranch , TOYPAJ , untitled. Enema …. And then … Cheshire , Buddha ,
There is a bit you talk about tom songs and mark songs but have a clip pf matt skiba😅😂
Eagle eyes over here!
every blink album with tom is insanely good. buddha and cheshire are underrated af. dude ranch is great and more punk. also underrated. enema is peak but take off your pants, untitled, neighborhoods, and now one more time is all filled with amazing songs. almost every blink album is a no skip album.
Wait iTunes wasn’t around when all the small things first came out.
neither was my consciousness
Love enema of the state, but actually liked Dude Ranch better for whatever reason
Yep nothing beats eos 🤷🏻♂️ .. i love toypaj too
And athem is one of my favorites too
I agree with everything you say.. jerry finn! 🙌🏻
TOYPAJ did everything Enema did but bigger and better, but it’s -not- Enema. They tapped into a Zeitgeist on Enema. A lot of people forget Untitled was not well-received by fans at first. Even if it’s looked back upon fondly and some fans erroneously claim it’s their best album. They killed one of their best attributes on Untitled - their humor. They were preoccupied with being taken “seriously” as artists. The joke songs on OMT are more of a caricature of their old selves. Anyway. They owe everything to Enema, Jerry Finn and the magic of late 90s MTV culture.
TENTH!! Thank you!!!!
If mark counts buddha then so do I!
Enema was surpased by cheshire cat and dude ranch lol
Enema rules! Toyp and dude ranch tied in 2nd. The rest is....the rest
my entirely subjective opinion on Blink albums, Take your Pants is top, untitled is two, one more time drops in above enema into 3. Its like the three stages on Blink (and three stages of my life hah)
I would go as far to say Enema was the genre defining album that would go on to define generations. That being said, Untitled is their best musical work that's simply a masterpiece and blink 182 and their peak
Untitled is indeed a masterpiece. Awesome songs front to back. Feeling this, here’s your letter, asthenia, always, down… I’m just writing out the great songs on that record and realizing I’d end up just writing the whole track list lol
This
Untitled is my favourite album of any band.
TOYPAJ is a better album than enema.
Enema is blink’s most iconic, and most important for their legacy, but it’s #3 in my opinion.
The List of My Favorite blink-182 albums in order:
1. Take off your Pants and Jacket 10/10
2. Neighborhoods 9.5/10
3. Enema of the State 9/10
4. One More Time 8.5/10
5. Self-titled 8/10
I didn't list the other albums because I need to listen to them more for me to give an actual opinion. I do like California, Nine, and Dude Ranch for the songs I know but need more of a listen. Buddha andCheshire Cat are fine but not my main taste in music.
Dude Ranch is an excellent record man. Only one song I’m not a huge fan of but I still don’t hate it. Let me know what you think.
If the album ended with All the Small Things, it would be a 12/10 album both song and flow wise. But the D-side, the last four songs of the album always felt so unnecessary to me.
How do you not like anthem?!?!?!??!
Love Enema and all but Neighborhoods gets my vote for the best one. I know that's not a popular choice but I always seem to go back to it, time after time
Neighborhoods is great, I won’t deny that
I genuinely can’t believe some of the disregard Enema is getting in these comments. Ranking Untitled and even One More Time above it?! Truly insane takes.
People… Enema is quite simply the perfect distillation of Blink, and the logical extension of Dude Ranch - end of discussion.
But I’ll continue anyway. As pointed out in the video, with the exception of All the Small Things this album is basically wall-to-wall, non-stop, pop-punk perfection. The melodies and harmonies, the pacing and production etc - it simply cannot be topped by anything else in their discography.
My two cents on the others, for comparison:
Dude Ranch is next in line, easily - it’s them at their core and I love pretty much every tune, really great skatepunk but it’s just a bit more one dimensional and obviously lacks the Jerry Finn magic.
Next is a toss-up between TOYPAJ and Untitled… TOYPAJ is more consistent but has only a few real highlights that stand the test of time (for me Anthem Part Two, Every Time I Look For You, Rollercoaster) and the singles are quite weak (though Rock Show is ok). Untitled probably has higher highs and some really interesting peaks (for me Feeling This, Violence, All of This, Here’s Your Letter), but basically is more filler and creatively all over the place (also a little cringeworthy at times) - they were riding the emo wave and trying way too hard to be taken seriously.
As for the rest of the albums since then? I don’t care - there’s a handful of decent tunes amongst them, but not one album has stuck the landing.
It's a great and iconic album. But there are a few tracks on it that are kinda forgettable.
(6:25) me every day
Its funny cuz "All the Small Things" is my least favorite on the album. "Mutt" or "Anthem" are my favorites and no one ever mentions those songs as much. But great album overral obviously.
All the small things was picked as a single because it’s basically a pop song not bc it’s the best that’s for sure
Jerry Finn didn’t produce dookie. Rob cavallo did
Yep, I totally screwed that up. He engineered and mixed it.
@@PopPunkApologist all good. My band looked into Rob as a producer for our record. We decided with Cameron Webb. Cameron is amazing. Do a video on him. He’s produced Motörhead, nofx, strung out. And even has a Grammy for Kelly Clarkson. Really good friends with Lemmy before he passed. He’s an old friend that I miss dearly.
Not lemmy. But Cameron. We record at his studio occasionally.
I love blink so much but i will not lisent to - All the small things...
Jeward added the final nails in the coffin.
Should be nothing is as good as Self-titled 2003, but I guess Enema is ok too.
Yup maybe they should give Jeff a call and stop handing production to travis
yeah
blink-182 (untitled) is the best.
Are you sure You're not having the Weezer effect?
0:33-0:36 “One More Time is well received…”
Shows a clip of Fantano basically roasting the album?
I like dumpweed, Toms voice is punk rock, dysentery gary with Mark's smooth voice, but I like every song to make the whole album awesome
Nah I disagree with this entire video but I'm also 21
Marks songwriting is just so so so terrible, Toms shown he can pump some decent songs with AVA, but Marks lyricism is somehow more immature now than it was in their big 3 albums in the 90s
Even their uwu soft sad cancer songs sound like theyre written by a 7th grade music student its always the most obvious rhyme possible
Cheshire cat is the only good Blink 182 album for me. Everything else I've heard by them has sucked
and even then, Cheshire Cat is just off-brand Screeching Weasel
I feel like the plethora of cringey incel lyrics makes enema like third best to me
Dude ranch and untitled are better and all the other albums are tied with Enema lol this new album slaps 🎉
I’m surprised how much I’m enjoying the new album! It’s got some great tunes. Anthem Part 3 is my fav
S/t > Dude Ranch > Cheshire Cat > TOYPAJ > Enema
Hell no
Hell yeah
People look at self titled through rose tinted glasses. It’s not that great of an album. It’s blink 182 after completing a community college art program.
Except for ST