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From Aliens to Off-Limit Flings: 4 of the Most Underrated Tracks off Blink-182’s ‘Enema Of The State’ in Celebration of Its 27th Anniversary

Respect to “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things”, but we want deep cuts.

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On June 1, 1999, Blink-182 released their breakthrough album Enema of the State. This album remains a fan favorite for its bold mix of themes. The tracks range from Blink’s usual adolescent antics like “Anthem”, to the sweet young love of “Going Away To College”, to the serious and dark moments of “Adam’s Song”.

To celebrate 27 years of the album, here are four favorite tracks, aided by descriptions that Tom DeLonge wrote in Enema-era tour programs.

After the persistent whine of Tom DeLonge’s vocals on the opening track, Mark Hoppus possesses an almost dulcet tone in comparison on the following song, “Don’t Leave Me”. Additionally, the lyrics become a bit of a palate cleanser after “Dumpweed”, the incel anthem before incels were a widespread phenomenon. Instead of expressing a need for “a girl that I can train,” Hoppus makes a quiet plea for a girl to keep liking him, even if he acts like a “scumbag.”

When Blink-182 was touring Enema of........

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