Blink-182: From Garage Band to Global Icons

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From garage band beginnings to arena-filling superstars, Blink-182's three-decade journey through pop-punk represents one of music's most fascinating evolutions. Matt and Sam dive deep into the band's remarkable transformation through twelve carefully selected tracks that showcase their musical growth, shifting themes, and enduring cultural impact.
Sam guides us through Blink-182's history, starting with their raw, energetic origins on tracks like "Carousel" from their 1994 debut, through their commercial breakthrough with "Dammit," and into their experimental phase with darker sounds on their self-titled album. Along the way, we explore how the trio of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker (who replaced original drummer Scott Raynor) created a signature sound that balanced juvenile humor with surprising emotional depth on songs like "Adam's Song."
The episode doesn't shy away from the band's complexities – their lineup changes when Tom departed and Matt Skiba joined, their extended breaks between albums, and their triumphant 2023 reunion following Mark's cancer battle. Throughout it all, one thing remains constant: Blink-182's uncanny ability to create music that resonates with universal experiences of growing up, relationships, and confronting mortality, all delivered with an infectious energy that defined a generation of pop-punk.
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1. Carousel

2. Dammit

3. A New Hope

4. The Party Song

5. Adam's Song

6. The Rock Show

7. Feeling This

8. Stockholm Syndrome

9. Natives

10. Bored to Death

11. Blame It On My Youth

12. ANTHEM PART 3

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Chapters

1. Blink-182: From Garage Band to Global Icons (00:00:00)

2. Welcome & Introduction to Blink-182 (00:01:13)

3. Carousel: The Garage Band Beginnings (00:05:16)

4. Dammit: Breaking Through to Mainstream (00:07:59)

5. A New Hope: Star Wars & Teenage Crushes (00:10:09)

6. The Party Song: Fame's Reality Check (00:12:22)

7. Adam's Song: Emotional Depth Emerges (00:14:40)

8. The Rock Show: Punk Rock Celebration (00:18:09)

9. Feeling This: Dark Era Begins (00:19:56)

10. Stockholm Syndrome: Punk Duet Evolution (00:23:03)

11. [Ad] Find the next great song for your playlists. (00:23:56)

12. (Cont.) Stockholm Syndrome: Punk Duet Evolution (00:24:45)

13. Natives: The Inner Child Remains (00:26:11)

14. Bored to Death: Life After Tom (00:28:07)

15. Blame It On My Youth: Nostalgic Reflection (00:30:58)

16. Anthem Part Three: The Reunion Album (00:33:17)

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