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Smash
The 1171st greatest album of all time
Smash, released in 1994 by The Offspring, blends fast, melodic punk rock with heavier guitar tones and concise song structures, drawing on punk and hardcore energy while incorporating alternative rock and hard rock elements. The record features punchy, palm-muted riffs, driving drumming and catchy, singalong choruses paired with a raw, direct vocal delivery, giving it a grittier production compared with many mainstream rock records of the time. Its combination of accessible melodies and punk attitude made it an influential touchstone for 1990s punk-influenced rock bands.
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