With the Blink-182 kick that I have been on lately, I feel as though it would almost be more fitting to change the song of the week to the band of the week. Blink has always been one of my favorite bands, dating back to my childhood. I fell in love with their immature lyrics and stripped down, fun style of punk music. Blink-182 was the band that got me into what I like for music now, which eventually got me into wanting to write for a music magazine such as Alternative Press. I owe a lot to Blink in my development as a person, and because of that, I paid homage to them with a tattoo of their dead smiley logo with six arrows, honoring their reunion. As far as a song for this week, I will be choosing one of my all-time favorite Blink songs, "What's My Age Again?"
"What's My Age Again?" is an example of the classic Blink song. Simple yet catchy guitars and bass, Travis Barker's always interesting drumbeats and Mark Hoppus' smooth voice singing immature lyrics about acting childish as an adult, backed by Tom DeLonge's slightly raspy voice. I think that Hoppus and DeLonge are one of the best one-two vocal punches in music history, both with great, yet slightly contrasting voices. I love the vocals for this song, referring to many immature situations that make me reminisce of my childhood.
This song and band have inspired me in more ways than one, and I feel as though they have shaped my life for the better. In a round about way, Blink is the band that got me to start this blog, and I will always be an avid follower. Innovators of a new genre (pop-punk) and dominators of the 1990's, Blink are arguably one of the greatest bands in music history and have had great influences on many up-and-coming bands. Posted below is the music video for "What's My Age Again?" If you read this, let me know your opinion on Blink-182, favorite songs, and how excited you are for the new album (which should be out this year!!)
What's My Age Again? Music Video
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