query: who are the original members of blink 182

pos: Blink-182 Blink-182 Blink-182 (often stylized as blink-182; pronounced "blink one eighty two" or “blink one eight two”) is an American rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. Since 2015, the lineup of the band has consisted of bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker, and guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge, Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor, the band emerged from the Southern California punk scene of the early 1990s and first gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent lyrical toilet humor. In its early years, Blink-182 toured heavily behind the band's debut,

pos: Cheshire Cat (Blink-182 album) Cheshire Cat (Blink-182 album) Cheshire Cat is the debut studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on February 17, 1995 by Cargo Music. The trio, composed of guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Scott Raynor, formed in 1992 and recorded three demos that impressed the San Diego-based Cargo label. In addition, their reputation as an irreverent local live act at venues such as SOMA alerted the label, who was seeking to expand into different genres. Cargo was still not in a position to offer more than a few days' worth of finances to record the album, and

pos: Mark Hoppus together with drummer Scott Raynor, they formed the band Blink-182. Blink-182 produced several rock recordings and toured exhaustively before signing to major label MCA to co-distribute their sophomore effort, 1997's "Dude Ranch", which featured the Hoppus-penned hit "Dammit". After replacing Raynor with Travis Barker, the trio recorded "Enema of the State" (1999), which launched the band into multiplatinum success. Two more records followed—the heavier "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" (2001) and the more experimental "Blink-182" (2003)—before the band split in 2005 following internal tension. Hoppus continued playing with Barker in +44 in the late 2000s. Blink-182 subsequently reunited in

pos: GoodTimes Tour December 1995. Blink-182 were initially unable to go, as they had little money and plane tickets were prohibitively expensive; the members of Pennywise helped out and bought the band's plane tickets. In early 1996, the bands performed in Alaska, and headed back out on tour in February 1996, playing two final weeks with the "GoodTimes" tour on the West Coast. Blink-182 drummer Scott Raynor recalled the tour fondly in 2010: "Honestly, the shows went well. We always got a good reaction, and the next time we came around we had more fans and better floors to sleep on — some

pos: Box Car Racer is partly a tribute to bands DeLonge credits as an influence: Jawbox, Quicksand, Fugazi and Refused. Former members Touring musicians Notes Box Car Racer Box Car Racer was an American rock band formed in San Diego, California in 2001. The group consisted of guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182, formerly alongside guitarist David Kennedy of Hazen Street. Anthony Celestino later joined the ensemble as a bassist. DeLonge created the project to pursue darker ideas he felt unsuited to his work with Blink-182. Box Car Racer was partly inspired and viewed as a tribute to Jawbox,

neg: Stockholm Syndrome (Blink-182 song) Syndrome," with lyrics such as, “I wish I could explain myself but words escape me.” Hoppus later referred to the song as his favorite from "Blink-182". Stockholm Syndrome (Blink-182 song) "Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's fifth studio album, "Blink-182" (2003). The song, primarily written by bassist Mark Hoppus (although all three members are credited), revolves around paranoia and miscommunication, while referencing a psychological phenomenon involving hostages. Actress Joanne Whalley provides the spoken word interlude preceding the song, which consists of recited World War II-era love letters. "Stockholm Syndrome" originated when the band

neg: Agent 51 51. Initially the band were part of a thriving local punk rock movement that included other groups such as Blink-182 and Unwritten Law. Founding members Chris Armes, Jered Herndon, and Eric Davis had attended Poway High School with Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge, and Armes' previous band Openfast had played as openers for Blink-182 on several occasions. This experience contributed to the impetus for forming Area 51. The band's original lineup consisted of Chris Armes on guitar and vocals, Jered Herndon on bass guitar and vocals, and Eric "Airwick" Davis on drums. Herndon and Armes met in kindergarten and first started

neg: Stockholm Syndrome (Blink-182 song) Stockholm Syndrome (Blink-182 song) "Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's fifth studio album, "Blink-182" (2003). The song, primarily written by bassist Mark Hoppus (although all three members are credited), revolves around paranoia and miscommunication, while referencing a psychological phenomenon involving hostages. Actress Joanne Whalley provides the spoken word interlude preceding the song, which consists of recited World War II-era love letters. "Stockholm Syndrome" originated when the band was recording at a small house they rented in the San Diego luxury community of Rancho Santa Fe, between January and April 2003." Barker recorded the

neg: California (Blink-182 album) Feldmann, initially the frontman of the band Goldfinger, became better known for his production work with artists such as 5 Seconds of Summer and All Time Low. Barker was the first to reach out to Feldmann about producing, as the two were good friends. He had known the members of Blink-182 for over two decades, as the group had previously performed shows with Goldfinger. He is the first new producer to work with Blink-182 since the death of the band's longtime producer, Jerry Finn, who last worked with the band in 2003. Feldmann "worshipped" Finn and his approach to producing.

neg: California (Blink-182 album) California (Blink-182 album) California is the seventh studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on July 1, 2016 through BMG. Produced by John Feldmann, it is the first album by the band to feature vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba, who replaced former member Tom DeLonge. After touring and releasing the band's sixth album "Neighborhoods" (2011), it became difficult for the trio to record new material, due to DeLonge's various projects. After disagreements, the remaining members of the group—vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker—sought separation from DeLonge and recruited Skiba, best known as the frontman of rock band Alkaline Trio, in

neg: Always (Blink-182 song) Always (Blink-182 song) "Always" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on November 1, 2004 as the fourth and final single from the group's fifth studio album, "Blink-182" (2003). The song was the lowest charting single from the album, but the song's music video received extensive play on music video channels. Like much of the album, the song shows the band's 1980s influences, with the multiple-layered, heavily effected guitars and new wave synthesizers. The song can be found on the band's 2005 compilation "Greatest Hits". All three of the band members associated the song with the music of

neg: Down (Blink-182 song) a drug overdose. The song's music video was directed by Mr. Scandalous, and made its premiere on MTV on June 2, 2004. In the clip, Blink-182 are playing a house party when the police arrive and search for a gang member named Trouble, who slips away immediately. The cops, fronted by a lead policeman played by actor Terry Crews, unsuccessfully chase Trouble on foot, in cars, and in helicopters throughout South Central Los Angeles, but he evades their capture in the concrete L.A. River. The video features over 100 actors who were former members of gangs; these performers were signed

neg: Blink-182 in Concert Blink-182 in Concert Blink-182 in Concert (also known as The Summer Tour and the Greatest Hits Tour) was the tenth concert tour by American pop punk band blink-182 and was the band's first tour since 2004. Bassist/singer Mark Hoppus jokingly referred to the tour as One Way Ticket to Boneville, a name they got from a fan on a KROQ interview. In 2009, it ranked 32nd on Pollstar's "Top 50 Tours in North America", earning over $25 million. After tensions among the band members arose in 2004, plans for a spring 2005 tour in North America were scrapped. In early

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) Neighborhoods is the sixth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released September 27, 2011 through DGC Records and Interscope Records. Their first album of new material in eight years (the longest gap between albums to date), its recording followed the band's breakup and later reconciliation. Due to conflicts within the trio, the band entered an "indefinite hiatus" in 2005 and the members explored various side-projects. After two separate tragedies regarding the band and their entourage, the members of the band decided to reunite in late 2008, with plans for a new album and tour. It is

neg: Blink-182 (album) we want to try a whole different setup for each song." Hoppus recalled that Barker entered the production process by urging the band to "[not think of the album] as the next Blink-182 record — think of it as the "first" Blink-182 record." The members were also inspired after hearing "" by Bad Astronaut and its expansive sound. "Once the door was opened by Tom and Travis with "Box Car Racer", Mark started to be more on board with that concept. He was also more flexible and the next Blink album was able to be a pretty big departure from

neg: Angels & Airwaves Angels & Airwaves Angels & Airwaves (often stylized as AVA) is an American rock supergroup, featuring Tom DeLonge (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), David Kennedy (guitars and keyboards), Matt Wachter (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Ilan Rubin (drummer, keyboards, backing vocals). Former members include Ryan Sinn (bassist and backing vocalist), Adam "Atom" Willard (drummer) and Eddie Breckenridge (bassist). The band formed after Blink-182 went on hiatus in 2005. They continued to record and tour despite DeLonge reigniting his career with Blink-182 in 2009, and after DeLonge subsequently parted with Blink-182 in 2015, he began to focus on Angels & Airwaves

neg: Always (Blink-182 song) "Always" was announced as the fourth and final single from "Blink-182" in August 2004. "It's gonna change people's lives and might actually change the world forever," guitarist Tom DeLonge jokingly predicted. It was first serviced to radio in mid-November 2004. The song was only performed twice in its original release, prior to the band’s "indefinite hiatus." It has nonetheless been performed regularly since the band's return. A.D. Amorosi of "The Philadelphia Inquirer", in his 2003 review of "Blink-182", called the song "contagious." "Consequence of Sound", in a 2015 top 10 of the band's best songs, ranked it as number four,

neg: Down (Blink-182 song) Down (Blink-182 song) "Down" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182, released on June 21, 2004 as the third single from the group's 2003 self-titled album. The song peaked at number 10 on "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song revolves around longing in a relationship, set to a rain-drenched soundscape. The original version of "Down" ran over six minutes long, and contained a drum and bass breakdown from Barker. Rumors circulated following the song's release that DeLonge penned the track on experiences with a previous girlfriend. "Down" was issued as a single in May 2004, and the

neg: Down (Blink-182 song) to Suspect Entertainment, a company founded to provide a safe, legal alternative to joining such groups. Down (Blink-182 song) "Down" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182, released on June 21, 2004 as the third single from the group's 2003 self-titled album. The song peaked at number 10 on "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song revolves around longing in a relationship, set to a rain-drenched soundscape. The original version of "Down" ran over six minutes long, and contained a drum and bass breakdown from Barker. Rumors circulated following the song's release that DeLonge penned the track on

neg: Mark Hoppus his group Blink-182, will be auctioning off items to benefit the American Red Cross on EBay. "So sad for what's happening in Japan. Gonna dig in the bins & find some old blink-182 items to auction for the Red Cross" said Mark. The items auctioned off included the original lyrics sheet to the group's hits "The Rock Show" and "Adam's Song", Bad Religion autographed cymbal, hand painted 1.5 FT tall Bunny, blink-182 tour backstage pass, stickers, postcard/magnets, trading cards, the band's dressing room sign from the 2000 VMAs, and Hoppus orange sweater from the "Dammit" music video. Among the 33

neg: Blink-182 (album) which Smith responded, "Nobody knows what kind of songs you are going to write in the future and nobody knows the full potential of any band. I really like the music you sent me." The band also collaborated with DJ Shadow and Dan the Automator, and Barker desired to work with The Neptunes. Jerry Finn, who had produced the previous two Blink-182 albums and the Box Car Racer album, returned to produce "Blink-182", which would be his final contribution with the band. As the record neared completion by August 2003, the band performed for a short time for the armed

neg: Blink-182 early albums such as "Cheshire Cat" and "Dude Ranch" are considered skate punk and punk rock. Blink-182 continued playing skate punk on the band's album "Enema of the State". Blink-182 emerged from a "nurturing, often slapstick" Southern California punk scene, playing with groups like Guttermouth, NOFX and The Vandals, but the band's sound was criticized when it achieved mainstream popularity by several punk acts who wished to not be associated with the band's music. The band's sound evolved with its 2003 self-titled effort, which incorporated post-hardcore influences into deeper, darker pop territory. "Neighborhoods", released in 2011, combines arena rock, hip

neg: Box Car Racer members of Blink-182 on it, it's pretty hard not to turn a profit on that," said engineer Sam Boukas. "I guess if the record company wasn't going to foot the bill, they were quite prepared to foot it themselves for "Box Car Racer"." The creation of the Box Car Racer side project would cause great division in Blink-182, mostly between DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus. Hoppus was very interested in being a part of the project, but DeLonge did not want the record to turn into another Blink-182 album. DeLonge contended that the invitation of Barker was to refrain from

neg: Carousel (Blink-182 song) Carousel (Blink-182 song) "Carousel" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, first recorded for the band's 1994 demo "Buddha", and later commercially released on the group's debut studio album, "Cheshire Cat" (1995). The song originated during the very first jam session between band members guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus. The song has been a staple of the band's live performances since its inception. "Carousel" was later included as the only non-single on the band's "Greatest Hits". The origins of "Carousel" lie in the first jam session between guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus in August 1992.

neg: Blink-182 that the band takes its lyrics very seriously. Despite this, the band gained a reputation for occasional lyrical toilet humor ("Take Off Your Pants and Jacket"). As the band members grew older, lyrical themes began to reflect the realities of adulthood, including relationship woes, daily pressures and unexpected hardships, most prominently explored on "Blink-182" (2003). On "Neighborhoods", darker lyricism continues: themes concerning depression, addiction, loss and death were inspired by Barker's plane crash and the death of producer Jerry Finn. Blink-182's influences include Fugazi, the Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, U2, the Ramones, All, Stiff Little Fingers, Dinosaur Jr., NOFX,

neg: Blink-182 after Barker developed blood clots in his arms. After Barker was cleared by his doctors, the band resumed the Vegas dates on October 26, 2018. The band collaborated with Steve Aoki (who previously remixed "Bored to Death") on the track "Why Are We So Broken", which is featured on Aoki's album "Neon Future III." Blink-182 is mainly considered pop punk. The band also has been described as skate punk and punk rock. "The New York Times" writes that the band "[took] punk's already playful core and [gave] it a shiny, accessible polish." The band is also considered alternative rock. Blink-182's

neg: Pop Disaster Tour Blink-182's headlining set following Green Day. "Sometimes playing last at a rock show is more a curse than a privilege […] Pity the headliner, for instance, that gets blown off the stage by the band before it. Blink-182 endured that indignity Saturday at the Shoreline Amphitheatre", a reporter for the "San Francisco Chronicle" wrote in 2002. The Pop Disaster Tour as a whole grossed nearly $20 million from 45 shows. Tour Members Pop Disaster Tour The Pop Disaster Tour was a concert tour co-headlined by American rock bands Blink-182 and Green Day. The tour was created to echo the Monsters

neg: California (Blink-182 album) The "California" Tour grossed more than $28.9 million from its first U.S. leg, with a total attendance of 745,395. The tour concluded in late 2017 with spots at Lollapalooza, and the Life is Beautiful festival. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Blink-182 Additional musicians Design Production Sources: Amazon.com and Twitter California (Blink-182 album) California is the seventh studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on July 1, 2016 through BMG. Produced by John Feldmann, it is the first album by the band to feature vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba, who replaced former member Tom DeLonge. After touring and releasing the

neg: Blink-182 (album) by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker, except where noted. Per the "Blink-182" liner notes. Blink-182 Additional musicians Artwork Production Blink-182 (album) Blink-182 is the fifth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on November 18, 2003 by Geffen Records. Following their ascent to stardom and success of their prior two releases, the trio was compelled to take a break and subsequently participated in various side projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants). When they regrouped, they felt inspired to approach song structure and arrangements differently on their next effort together. The album was left untitled as to refrain

neg: Summer Tour 2004 (Blink-182 and No Doubt) largely better than Blink's, writing that "The audience here was wholly under [Gwen Stefani's] spell, given that on this particular night, No Doubt were the best "show" in town, even if Blink played one hell of a concert." Summer Tour 2004 (Blink-182 and No Doubt) Blink-182 / No Doubt Summer Tour 2004 was a concert tour co-headlined by American rock bands Blink-182 and No Doubt. Launched in support of Blink-182's eponymous fifth studio album and No Doubt's "The Singles 1992–2003", the tour took place in the summer of 2004 and saw the two Southern California groups travel to US amphitheatres.

neg: Shane Gallagher on the new blink-182 record,Shane worked on several different musical projects including the Noise Chapter with ex-members of one of his previous bands called the Scrimmage Heroes as well as the present all instrumental, acoustic act A Death To Stars. Shane Gallagher Shane Gallagher is a musician who played guitar for rock/alternative band +44, punk band Mercy Killers, and formerly The Nervous Return. In 2005, Gallagher left The Nervous Return to join Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker (both of blink-182 fame) and guitarist Craig Fairbaugh to form +44. He was brought in as a replacement for Carol Heller as guitarist

neg: 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood to announce to the tour. Members of the official blink-182 and My Chemical Romance fan clubs will have first chances at tickets to all shows, in an exclusive pre-sale that will begin on June 6. On June 8, anyone who "likes" the Honda Civic Tour's Facebook page will gain access to tickets. All remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 10 via Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. The announcement of the tour angered European blink-182 fans, whose previously announced European tour was cancelled just one month before. As is tradition

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) lack of an outside producer and the fact that only a few tracks were written and recorded as a group: "Blink-182's members are still capable of writing good songs, but without a strong outside influence (i.e., a producer) and no real desire or effort to consistently work in the same room with one another, the amount of truly transcendent, classic material is minimal. Ultimately, "Neighborhoods" is a slightly awkward entry in the band's catalog that shows as much potential as it does flaws." Kyle Anderson of "Entertainment Weekly" awarded the album a "B-" grade, opining that, "the peaks on "Neighborhoods"

neg: We Are Pirates Tour releasing the band's sixth album "Neighborhoods" (2011), it became difficult for Blink-182 to record new material, due to guitarist Tom DeLonge's various projects. After disagreements, the remaining members of the group—vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker—sought separation from DeLonge and recruited gutiarist Matt Skiba, best known as the frontman of rock band Alkaline Trio, in his place. Blink-182 performed two club shows and a slot at the Musink Tattoo Convention & Music Festival in March 2015 with Skiba "filling in" for DeLonge. Afterwards, they regrouped and recorded the album "California" with producer John Feldmann. Prior to the main headlining

neg: Blink-182 (album) 2003 with producer Jerry Finn, "Blink-182" marked a departure from the band's earlier work, infusing experimental elements, inspired by lifestyle changes (the band members all became fathers before the album was released) and side projects, into their usual pop punk sound. Its songs are sonically expansive and downcast, leading critics to view it as a more elaborate, mature side of the band. Songwriting is more personal in nature and explores darker territory, touching upon the realities of adulthood and unexpected hardships. In addition, its recording process was long and often unconventional. Fans were generally split regarding the band's "new" direction,

neg: California (Blink-182 album) the night. Feldmann asked the members to consider what Blink-182, as a group, are all about, to inspire the songwriting. He would encourage the musicians to write with speed, which Hoppus admitted could be frustrating. "John was like, 'Okay: We've got the song structure. Write lyrics. Go in there and sing it. Go in there and sing it.' Sometimes, I was like, 'I'm not ready to sing!' (and Feldmann would reply) 'No. Go write something great right now!'" Barker was more supportive of this method based on his work with the Transplants, which had a similar speedy approach. "I always

neg: Blink-182 also named the band as influences. The band's influence extends beyond pop punk groups as well: the band has been cited as an influence by Avril Lavigne, Best Coast, DIIV, FIDLAR, Grimes, Male Bonding, Mumford & Sons, Owl City, Posture & the Grizzly, Tucker Beathard, Wavves, and the Chainsmokers; the latter even mentioned the band in the lyrics of their number-one hit song "Closer". Critics have noted traits of the band's sound in the music of Japandroids. Former Former touring musicians Timeline Blink-182 Blink-182 (often stylized as blink-182; pronounced "blink one eighty two" or “blink one eight two”) is an

neg: Summer Tour 2004 (Blink-182 and No Doubt) Summer Tour 2004 (Blink-182 and No Doubt) Blink-182 / No Doubt Summer Tour 2004 was a concert tour co-headlined by American rock bands Blink-182 and No Doubt. Launched in support of Blink-182's eponymous fifth studio album and No Doubt's "The Singles 1992–2003", the tour took place in the summer of 2004 and saw the two Southern California groups travel to US amphitheatres. The tour kicked off in Indianapolis on June 1, 2004 and completed in Southern California in San Bernardino at the Hyundai Pavilion on June 26, 2004. Although many venues were at the time operated by Clear Channel Entertainment,

neg: Up All Night (Blink-182 song) skittering mix of beats, arena-rock and yes, maybe even a little indie," that recalled "perfectly" all of the members' various side-projects over the years, most prominently "Blink-182" and the Box Car Racer song "Elevator". "Billboard" wrote that "The verse and bridge riffs retain their palm-muted glory, but the track's main riff is much heavier than anything in previous Blink singles." Vulture's Amons Barshad said that "Up All Night" is "still a bit of a curveball, just for not being the soothing pop-punk palliative you may have expected as the first comeback release. The verses have a spacey effect and bare

neg: Buddha (album) independent record label Kung Fu Records. Kung Fu digitally remixed and remastered the demo and commercially re-released it in October 1998, deleting two original tracks for other recordings from the original session. Kung Fu has since reportedly sold 300,000 copies of "Buddha". It is currently the only commercially available demo by Blink-182. Blink-182 was formed in Poway, California, a suburb outside of San Diego, in August 1992. After Mark Hoppus graduated from high school in Ridgecrest, he relocated to San Diego to work at a record store and attend college. Tom DeLonge was kicked out of Poway High for attending

neg: Blink-182 (album) not growing stale." Nick Catucci of "The Village Voice" called the album "brilliant" and compared "Blink-182" to fellow pop punk band Green Day's 2000 effort, "Warning", writing, "Let it be noted, however, that "Warning" searches for subject matter where "Blink-182" searches for meaning." Greg Kot of "Entertainment Weekly" wrote that "Despite their newfound earnestness, [the band] seem incapable of pretension. And in a career littered with songs about awkward moments, their latest is a dork classic." Scott Shelter of "Slant" gave the album four stars, stating "Giving up the fart jokes is risky business for Blink—but "Blink-182" might just be

neg: Blink-182 record also drew the attention of Irish band Blink. Unwilling to engage in a legal battle, the band agreed to change its name. Cargo gave the band a week, but the trio put off the decision for more than two afterward. Eventually, Cargo called Blink-182, demanding that the band "change the name or [we'll] change it for you," after which the band decided on a random number, 182. The band soon had a manager, Rick DeVoe, who associated with larger bands such as NOFX, Pennywise and The Offspring. In addition, the band crucially drew the attention of Rick and Jean

neg: Vanilla Sky (band) copies and over 5,000 copies sold of the EP reissue were sold. Building on this, Vanilla Sky entered the studio to start recording the pre-production of a new album. In the meantime, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and +44 noticed the band, thanks to Atticus (a music sponsor company owned by Blink-182 members). He enjoyed the band's new demos and interviewed the Roman band members live on his personal web podcast (episode No. 12); along with playing on the demo track, "Nightmare". The first single, "Break It Out" would eventually appear on international television and become part of the videogame, Guitar

neg: Greatest Hits (Blink-182 album) smilie surrounded by arrows, which was first introduced on the band's 2003 album; it was illustrated by Mister Cartoon, a friend of drummer Travis Barker. In addition, the photography for "Greatest Hits" was supplied by another friend of Barker, Estevan Oriol. SA Studios handled the art direction for the compilation. "Not Now" was selected to be the lead single, but was contested by the management between the former band members at the time. DeLonge's manager and original Blink manager Rick DeVoe supported "Not Now", while Hoppus and Barker's new management, Irving Azoff, lobbied for "Another Girl, Another Planet". In the

neg: Enema of the State Enema of the State Enema of the State is the third studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on June 1, 1999 by MCA Records. After a long series of performances at various clubs and festivals and several indie recordings throughout the 1990s, Blink-182 first achieved popularity on the Warped Tour and in Australia following the release of their sophomore effort "Dude Ranch" (1997) and its rock radio hit "Dammit". To record their third album, Blink-182 turned to veteran punk rock producer Jerry Finn, who previously worked on Green Day's breakthrough album "Dookie" (1994). "Enema" was the band's first

neg: Blink-182 (album) regards "Blink-182" as "more experimental and harder-hitting than anything else [the band] has done". It was subsequently included in the Top 50 Best of 2003 end of the year list by "Rolling Stone". The album was given four stars by AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine, who called "Blink-182" "an unexpected and welcome maturation from a band that just an album ago seemed permanently stuck in juvenilia." "Blender's" Jonah Weiner praised DeLonge's vocals, describing them as a "lean, thrilling ride through adolescent hopelessness." Many critics expressed surprise at the newfound maturity of the band, and lauded the surprise appearance of The Cure

neg: Blink-182 (album) and seemingly moved on. Barker felt the dynamics of the band changed with Hoppus and DeLonge's marriages: "Blink-182 were no longer just three inseparable guys who were touring together." Meanwhile, he began dating model Shanna Moakler, inviting tabloid attention, adding to the "awkwardness" present in the band. The post-hardcore sound of "Box Car Racer" inspired the change in tone and experimental nature the band approached "Blink-182" with. Hoppus described his desire for the album to experiment with different arrangements in a 2002 interview: "Before, we got one guitar sound that we changed a little bit through the record. This time

neg: After Midnight (Blink-182 song) After Midnight (Blink-182 song) "After Midnight" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on September 6, 2011 as the second single from the group's sixth studio album, "Neighborhoods" (2011). The song was written and produced very late in the recording process for "Neighborhoods", following the cancellation of a European tour in order to complete the long-delayed album. Although the album was recorded primarily in separate studios, "After Midnight" came together quickly in a last-minute writing session when the trio were together. The song originated from drummer Travis Barker, who laid down the song's distinctive percussion and labeled it

neg: Jeff Forrest Jeff Forrest Jeff Forrest was born in Flint Michigan and attended Central Michigan University and The Berklee College of Music. Jeff Forrest is a recording engineer from the San Diego area who is most known for engineering Blink-182's first album "Cheshire Cat (Blink-182 album)". He is also credited for co-writing Blink-182's song "Wasting Time". Jeff Forrest owns Doubletime Recording Studio in San Diego, CA and has worked on records for regional bands such as Rocket From the Crypt, Fluf, Jejune, Jack's Broken Heart, No Gimmick and Kill Holiday. Forrest's most recent work is with the band 'Pink Yacht Club'. Forrest

neg: Feeling This love." In the narrative, the boys and girls are separated at the school and sexually repressed, and release their energies when they meet between a glass window. The clip was shot at the abandoned Lincoln Heights Jail north of downtown Los Angeles. All songs written and composed by Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, except where noted. Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Blink-182", Geffen Records. Feeling This "Feeling This" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182 for their eponymously titled fifth studio album (2003). The song was released as the lead single from "Blink-182" on

neg: The Rattlesnake Aces part of a thriving local punk rock movement that included other groups such as blink-182 and Unwritten Law. Founding member Chris Armes had attended Poway High School with blink-182 member Tom DeLonge, and both Armes' and Youman's previous bands Unwritten Law and Agent 51 had toured with or played as openers for blink-182 on several occasions. On November 11, 2011, the Rattlesnake Aces released their first full length record entitled Black Pegasus to CD, digital, and vinyl formats. The Rattlesnake Aces The Rattlesnake Aces are an American rock band formed in 2008 from Poway, California (located in San Diego County),

neg: 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour with the concert tour, blink-182 was chosen to customize a Honda Civic to commemorate their long collaboration with the tour. Singer-bassist Mark Hoppus, whose first car was a Honda Civic, stated Max Gramajo, who had previously been involved in album artwork and T-shirt designs, co-designed the vehicle. The car features Koenig rims, Toyo tires, a matte-finish paint job and the blink-182 signature logo, the bunny rabbit (blink-182's mascot) and will be handed away during the tour to a fan. 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour The 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour was a concert tour co-headlined by American pop punk trio

neg: Fenix TX Barnes. Within the following year, the album managed to sell out its first three print runs of 5,000 copies each, which was quite an achievement for an independent record label operating out of the owners' garage. The CD's lyrics and melodies caught the attention of Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, whose sister was at that time dating Riverfenix's DeLaPaz. Hoppus offered the band an opening slot on an upcoming Blink-182 tour, and eventually became their manager. However, due to the schedule of his own band and the popularity of Blink-182's 1999 album "Enema of the State", Hoppus passed managing duties onto Blink-182

neg: Blink-182 Blink-182 is the most important band of the '90s, dick jokes and all. Apart from the sound, Blink's ideology has been popularized […] their presence is everywhere." According to Kelefa Sanneh of "The New Yorker", the group "emerged as a touchstone, spawning more imitators than any American rock band since Nirvana." Bands such as Panic! at the Disco and All Time Low originated covering Blink-182 songs. "Anyone in our genre would be lying if they said they weren't influenced by Blink-182," said Joel Madden of Good Charlotte. Bands such as You Me at Six and 5 Seconds of Summer have

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) could still use a little less fussiness." Jonathan Keefe of "Slant Magazine" considered it uninspired: "When they try to add relatively ambitious elements to the things they actually do well, Blink-182 is more successful. [...] It's admirable that Blink-182 tries to challenge themselves over the course of "Neighborhoods", but their growing pains don't make for a particularly good album or a welcome comeback." Scott McLennan of "The Boston Globe" considered the album a step forward, summarizing, "Blink-182 again delivers a record with nothing outright awful and enough dynamite songs to pack a punch at future tours." Mikael Wood of "Spin"

neg: Icon (Blink-182 album) Icon (Blink-182 album) Icon is a compilation album from the American rock band Blink-182, released on March 29, 2013. "Icon" was released following the band's departure from Interscope Records in 2012 and compiles the band's biggest singles, covering material from "Dude Ranch" (1997) to "Blink-182" (2003). "Icon" is the band's second greatest hits collection. The album was part of the "Icon" series launched by Universal Music Enterprises, which features greatest hits releases from "major artists spanning rock, pop, R&B and country." The front cover image is a photograph taken of the band by Estevan Oriol during a photo shoot for

neg: When Your Heart Stops Beating our energy is going into Blink-182." When Your Heart Stops Beating When Your Heart Stops Beating is the only studio album by American rock band +44, released on November 13, 2006, by Interscope Records. Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker of Blink-182 formed +44 as an experimental electronic outfit following the breakup of Blink-182. The project started in early 2005, and was later joined by Blink-182 lead guitarist Shane Gallagher and rhythm guitarist Craig Fairbaugh. Recording began in earnest shortly after the band purchased the Los Angeles-based studio Opra Music. The electronic demos evolved into more rock-based, full band compositions over

neg: Always (Blink-182 song) on music video channels, where it was among the most-played on Fuse, MTV2 and MuchMusic into January 2005. Always (Blink-182 song) "Always" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on November 1, 2004 as the fourth and final single from the group's fifth studio album, "Blink-182" (2003). The song was the lowest charting single from the album, but the song's music video received extensive play on music video channels. Like much of the album, the song shows the band's 1980s influences, with the multiple-layered, heavily effected guitars and new wave synthesizers. The song can be found on the

neg: Man Overboard (Blink-182 song) Man Overboard (Blink-182 song) "Man Overboard" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182 released on September 2, 2000 as the lead single from the band's live album, "The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)" (2000). "Man Overboard" is the sole studio recording on the release and was originally written during sessions for the band's third album, "Enema of the State". "Man Overboard" peaked at number 2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart and also charted within the top 20 in Canada. The song was later included on the band's compilation album "Greatest Hits". Blink-182 toured

neg: Greatest Hits (Blink-182 album) formed his new outfit Angels & Airwaves. The compilation collects the band's most successful singles with one new song and a non-album track. The collection covers tracks from the band's debut album "Cheshire Cat" (1995) to their most recent studio effort to that time, "Blink-182" (2003). "Greatest Hits" features numerous hit singles by the band, including "Dammit", "What's My Age Again?", "All the Small Things", "The Rock Show", "First Date", "Feeling This" and "I Miss You". "Not Now", which was recorded during the "Blink-182" sessions (and originally released as a bonus track on the UK edition of "Blink-182"), featured on

neg: Blink-182 in Concert Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Fall Out Boy was the main supporting act for the tour and played their last concert together in New York City on October 4, before reuniting in 2013. Weezer took over the last 4 dates of the North American tour . Source: Blink-182 in Concert Blink-182 in Concert (also known as The Summer Tour and the Greatest Hits Tour) was the tenth concert tour by American pop punk band blink-182 and was the band's first tour since 2004. Bassist/singer Mark Hoppus jokingly referred to the tour as One Way Ticket to Boneville, a name they

neg: I Miss You (Blink-182 song) I Miss You (Blink-182 song) "I Miss You" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on February 2, 2004 as the second single from the group's fifth studio album, "Blink-182" (2003). Co-written by guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus, they employed a method of writing separately and bringing their two verses together later. The song, produced entirely acoustic, features an acoustic electric bass, a cello, and a brushstroked drum loop. The song was inspired by The Cure song "The Love Cats" and contains references to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993). The song peaked at number one on

neg: First Date (Blink-182 song) First Date (Blink-182 song) "First Date" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182 for their fourth studio album, "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" (2001). It was released as the second single from the album on October 8, 2001. The track was composed primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge based on memories of his first date with spouse Jennifer Jenkins. The song's creation stems from Blink-182 manager Rick DeVoe's opinion that the album lacked a catchy, "feel-good" song. DeLonge composed "First Date" in response, while bassist Mark Hoppus composed the album's lead single "The Rock Show". The song peaked

neg: First Date (Blink-182 song) make cameo appearances in the clip. The video debuted on MTV's "Total Request Live" on January 18, 2002. First Date (Blink-182 song) "First Date" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182 for their fourth studio album, "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" (2001). It was released as the second single from the album on October 8, 2001. The track was composed primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge based on memories of his first date with spouse Jennifer Jenkins. The song's creation stems from Blink-182 manager Rick DeVoe's opinion that the album lacked a catchy, "feel-good" song. DeLonge composed "First

neg: Blink-182 (album) Blink-182 (album) Blink-182 is the fifth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on November 18, 2003 by Geffen Records. Following their ascent to stardom and success of their prior two releases, the trio was compelled to take a break and subsequently participated in various side projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants). When they regrouped, they felt inspired to approach song structure and arrangements differently on their next effort together. The album was left untitled as to refrain from labeling its content, and its packaging features a "smiley face" logo inspired by pop art. Recorded from January to October

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) 2008 plane crash, which made things difficult in the studio. "Dude, I was still healing," he told "Rolling Stone". "I had scabs all over my body and was, like, a bloody mess. It was just way too soon." In 2015, following DeLonge's departure, Barker claimed DeLonge "didn't even care about ["Neighborhoods"]. He didn't even listen to mixes or masterings from that record." Adapted from the album's liner notes. Blink-182 Additional musicians Production Design Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) Neighborhoods is the sixth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released September 27, 2011 through DGC Records and Interscope Records. Their first album

neg: Up All Night (Blink-182 song) buzz generated by the release of the video. The video accumulated over two million views in a matter of days. In total, the video release helped grow Blink-182's fanbase by 476,000 fans week-to-week. Up All Night (Blink-182 song) "Up All Night" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on July 14, 2011 as the lead single from the group's sixth studio album, "Neighborhoods" (2011). The song was the band's first single following a four-year hiatus. It was the first song the trio created upon their reformation in February 2009. Although the band wanted to release the track as

neg: Up All Night (Blink-182 song) album, 2003's "Blink-182"." John Benson from "The Vindicator" described the song as having "heavy hardcore-lite guitars and alt rock synths." Blink-182 partnered with AT&T to release an unofficial music video for "Up All Night" August 2, 2011, a montage compiled from fan-made YouTube videos that used the band's music illegally. After an online search of over 14,000 videos, several were compiled to create the montage, presented as "The Blink-182 film festival you didn't know you entered". The video's description read "To launch our first single in eight years, AT&T helped us search YouTube for every instance of fans using our

neg: Man Overboard (Blink-182 song) by three ladies on a beach. The three dwarfs run past Travis and the ladies. The dwarf lookalike of Mark shows him getting a wedgie by the regular Mark's Jack Russell Terrier. The video ends with the three band members coming face-to-face with the dwarfs, who give them a fright. The band members climb back into the van and the van drives away. Consequence of Sound, in a 2015 top 10 of the band's best songs, ranked it as number three, commenting, "Such straight-faced commentary on friendship was fairly uncharted territory for Blink at the time, and that "Man Overboard"

neg: California (Blink-182 album) from the band's usual sound, as hoped to make a "classic Blink record." To familiarize himself, he listened to all of the band's catalogue prior to recording. Lisa Worden, music director at Los Angeles radio station KROQ, compared its sound to the second Blink-182 album, "Dude Ranch", and commented, "It sounds like Blink but it's not anything that we've heard before. For fans of the band, they're going to be super happy with it." Hoppus considered his lyrical content relatively similar to the group's prior releases: "The topics are universal. There is a lot of angst that could be teen

neg: Matt Skiba Fender Jazzmasters in the past. He has had two signature instruments made: Skiba used a Kemper profiling amp while in the studio with blink-182 and John Feldmann. Along with his own amps, the profiled sounds that were used include: Skiba has always been a user of Orange Cabinets, as he has toured with them for the majority of Alkaline Trio and Blink 182's tours. It is believed that they are dummy cabinets now, but Skiba occasionally mics them with Blink, showing that if they are not being used for this purpose, they are most likely for stage-use only. Skiba is

neg: David Kennedy (musician) once again taking first. David Kennedy (musician) David James Kennedy (born July 8, 1976) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is the current lead guitarist of Angels & Airwaves. He was a member of Box Car Racer, a rock band formed by Blink-182 members Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker. Box Car Racer, then a side project to Blink-182, put out its only album in 2002. Kennedy was also a member of the hardcore groups Over My Dead Body from San Diego and Hazen Street from New York. With Angels & Airwaves he had released five albums. David and band

neg: David Kennedy (musician) David Kennedy (musician) David James Kennedy (born July 8, 1976) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is the current lead guitarist of Angels & Airwaves. He was a member of Box Car Racer, a rock band formed by Blink-182 members Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker. Box Car Racer, then a side project to Blink-182, put out its only album in 2002. Kennedy was also a member of the hardcore groups Over My Dead Body from San Diego and Hazen Street from New York. With Angels & Airwaves he had released five albums. David and band member Tom DeLonge were

neg: A Cursive Memory A Cursive Memory A Cursive Memory was an American rock band, from Rancho Palos Verdes, California who released an EP and two albums in the period 2006 to 2012. The band originally formed under the name 'Sincerely Me' in 2003 after members Colin Baylen (guitar/vocals) and Shaun Profeta (drums) met at a birthday party. Mark Borst-Smith (bass/keyboards) and Brian Bolen (guitar) completed the fourpiece. They started off playing covers of some of their favorite bands, such as blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World, but eventually grew to write their own original songs and adopted the name A Cursive Memory. Over the

neg: MTV: TRL Christmas Christmas"; Sandi Davis of "The Oklahoman" recommended the album to fans of rock music. The "Houston Press" Craig Hlavaty praised the album for its inclusion of Sugar Ray, Blink-182, Smash Mouth, and Simple Plan. Gary C.W. Chun of the "Honolulu Star-Bulletin" commended the album for its inclusion of "anti-Christmas songs", such as "I Won't Be Home for Christmas", and original material by Smash Mouth, Little T and One Track Mike, and Jimmy Fallon. While more critical of the album as a whole, other commentators chose specific tracks as highlights. "The Pitch"'s Robert Bishop wrote that tracks by Weezer and Blink-182

neg: Scott Raynor speaks for me. It's deskilled, nihilistic, and posits, by default not intention, a Franco-feminism," he said. As of 2017 Raynor was the drummer for The Los Angeles post punk band The Wraith. By way of a question asked of the band via Facebook on November 4, 2018, Scott Raynor was no longer the band’s drummer. Scott Raynor Scott William Raynor, Jr. (born May 23, 1978) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer of the rock band Blink-182. Born in Poway, California, Raynor first approached the drums in his preteens as a fan of Metallica. He joined Blink-182

neg: New Found Glory after its predecessor. Packed with infectious melodies and sing-along anthems, it would see them jostling with the likes of Blink-182 for the genre's crown." The album also marked the official debut of the band's new moniker, which dropped the indefinite article "A" from their original name due to some fans struggling to find the band's records in stores. The album was certified gold by the RIAA. Between 2002 and 2004, the band experienced the height of their popularity with headline slots on the Warped Tour with Blink-182 and a supporting tour with Green Day. Third album "Sticks and Stones" was

neg: Blink-182 (album) recorded separately than the rest of the tracks, with the tape machines "sped up and super compressed", then played back at normal speed, to sound really "deep and gigantic", according to Hoppus in the liner notes for "Blink-182". It features an interlude before it in which Joanne Whalley reads letters Hoppus's grandfather wrote to his grandmother during World War II. DeLonge explained the letters as "real sincere, genuine letters from the worst war in history." "Down" continues the theme of longing, set to a rain-drenched soundscape. The original version of "Down" ran over six minutes long, and contained a drum

neg: Scott Raynor Scott Raynor Scott William Raynor, Jr. (born May 23, 1978) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer of the rock band Blink-182. Born in Poway, California, Raynor first approached the drums in his preteens as a fan of Metallica. He joined Blink-182 at 14 years old and continued with the band; by the time he was 19, the group had accumulated a large fan base and a gold record, "Dude Ranch". His heavy use of alcohol caused tension in the trio, leading to a fight, that in turn led to his firing from the band midway through

neg: +44 (band) for what was to be the band's reunion. Blink-182 reunited in February 2009. Hoppus confirmed in an interview with "Alternative Press" that +44 was on hiatus, although in an interview with "Blunt Magazine" in March 2009, he indicated that it would continue. +44's original electronic influence is an undercurrent throughout the band's music, although electronic has been overtaken by guitar. Many tracks display a traditional punk sound (with a much more melodic touch), but also highlight electronica as a key influence. Many critics noticed the similarity between the sound of the music of +44 and Blink-182's final album before their

neg: Blink-182 (album) but the album proved successful, selling 2.2 million copies in the United States. It received positive reviews, with critics welcoming its change in tone. Lead singles "Feeling This" and "I Miss You" received the most radio airplay out of the four singles released, and peaked high on "Billboard" charts. The worldwide touring schedule, which saw the band travel to Japan and Australia, also found the three performing for troops stationed in the Middle East. "Blink-182" was the band's last recording with longtime producer Jerry Finn and their final original material before a four-year-long hiatus. "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket"

neg: Blink-182 (album) vocalist Robert Smith on the track "All of This". The band's decision in favor of more mature material was received positively by many critics; Tim Newbound of "Soul Shine Magazine" wrote that "Blink show that they can retain their infectious and endearing qualities while recording music of a more thoughtful calibre." "Spin" described the record as emotionally intense and best experienced through headphones. "USA Today" Edna Gundersen felt that "Blink-182 bravely adheres to a single sober theme — a disintegrating romance — through 14 songs that adhere to its pop punk principles without recycling cartoonish accessories. Blink-182 is growing up,

neg: California (Blink-182 album) the length of the album as well as Feldmann's input and production. The band have supported the album with a large headlining tour in North America and Europe. A deluxe edition of the album, containing ten new songs, was released in May 2017. After reforming in early 2009, Blink-182 toured worldwide and the group released its sixth studio album, "Neighborhoods" (2011). The band members recorded the majority of the album on their own in different studios, resulting in an extension of the bandmates' miscommunication and tension. The trio parted ways with their record label, Interscope in 2012, later self-releasing an

neg: California (Blink-182 album) feel like your first instinct is your best," Barker remarked. Feldmann felt it was a challenge to work with a new version of Blink-182 while both keeping its legacy and moving the group into a new territory. Feldmann's "agenda was to have an album that was palatable for a generation of ADD kids." The band members and Feldmann felt a breakthrough in direction with the song "Cynical", which they immediately chose as the opening song on the album. According to Hoppus, the band recorded a total of nearly 50 songs. By mid-February, the album was "70–80%" complete, according to Barker,

neg: California Tour tour in mid-2017 included guests Frank Turner, the Front Bottoms, and SWMRS. The "California" Tour grossed more than $28.9 million from its first 58 shows with a total attendance of 745,395. After touring and releasing the band's sixth album "Neighborhoods" (2011), it became difficult for Blink-182 to record new material, due to guitarist Tom DeLonge's various projects. After disagreements, the remaining members of the group—vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker—sought separation from DeLonge and recruited guitarist Matt Skiba, best known as the frontman of rock band Alkaline Trio, in his place. Blink-182 performed two club shows and a slot

neg: Blink-182 in Concert February 8, 2009, all three members of the band appeared onstage for the first time since December 2004. Barker announced the band's reformation, stating that "we used to play music together, and we decided we're going to play music together again", with Hoppus adding, "Blink-182 is back!" A message appearing on the band's website the same day confirmed the reformation and added that the band was in the studio writing and recording a new album and preparing for a world tour. The band also updated their "smiley face" logo to feature six arrows instead of the previous five. After the

neg: Blink-182 in Concert 2005, a confirmed appearance at the Music for Relief benefit concert to be held in Anaheim, California, U.S. was cancelled. On February 22, 2005, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge announced he had quit the band. The members went their separate ways. DeLonge formed a new band, Angels & Airwaves, which released two albums and a DVD, entitled "Start the Machine", chronicling the final days of Blink-182 and the genesis of Angels & Airwaves. Hoppus and Barker formed a new project +44, which released one album in 2006. The new +44 album was still in pre-production. At the 51st Grammy Awards ceremony on

neg: Atticus Clothing the "To Kill a Mockingbird" title. The company is heavily influenced by music and released three volumes of their "Dragging the Lake" compilation CDs. Each CD featured songs from bands such as Blink-182, Alkaline Trio, New Found Glory, Name Taken, Bane, Rocket From The Crypt, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Death Cab for Cutie, Matchbook Romance, Finch, Alexisonfire, Saosin, Thrice, Lagwagon, The Used, The Starting Line and Coheed and Cambria. Atticus Clothing Atticus is a brand of clothing founded in 2001 by Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, along with their childhood friend Dylan Anderson. The name Atticus

neg: Transplants (band) a drummer, so Travis Barker from Blink-182 was asked to join in 2002. After the release of their first album, Transplants briefly disbanded in 2003, due to all members being involved in their own projects, including Rancid and Blink-182. Then in 2004, they reunited to record their second album ("Haunted Cities") before going on hiatus again until 2010 when the band has started to record new material. This new material was released as "In a Warzone" in 2013. After two years of recording, Transplants released their debut album "Transplants" on Hellcat Records in October 2002. In the end, the album

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) the first Blink-182 album produced by the band members without the help of an outside record producer and the final studio album to feature Tom DeLonge before his departure in 2015. The band's studio autonomy, tours, managers and personal projects stalled the recording process, which lasted from shortly after the band's February 2009 reunion to July 2011. The band developed "Neighborhoods" in separate studios and regrouped at various periods to record. The band's numerous delays in the recording process resulted in the band canceling a European tour and the label setting a deadline for the album to be due. The

neg: The Urethra Chronicles The Urethra Chronicles The Urethra Chronicles is a 1999 documentary film starring the American pop punk band Blink-182. The film, directed by former manager Rick DeVoe, is a behind-the-scenes look at the band's history featuring their usual toilet humor. The documentary includes exclusive live performance footage and music videos. The film was released on November 30, 1999 on VHS and May 2, 2000 for DVD. A sequel, "", was released in 2002. The film explores the lives of Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. The film features footage shot over many years: for example, stunts shot by

neg: Blink-182 (album) single in December 2003 when the band recorded a music video for it. "I Miss You" became arguably the most successful single from the album, becoming Blink-182's second number one hit on the "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks chart during the week of April 3, 2004, until dethroned by Hoobastank's "The Reason" two weeks later. Despite briefly considering "Easy Target" to be released as the album's third single, "Down" was released instead. The video for "Down", which features real-life ex-gang members, made its television premiere in June 2004. The single was a mixed success, peaking at number 10 on the "Billboard"

neg: Transplants discography 2003, due to all members being involved in their own projects, including Rancid and Blink-182. However, in 2004 during an extensive Rancid hiatus, Armstrong decided to bring the Transplants back together. They resurfaced with their second album "Haunted Cities", which was released in June 2005, just four months after Barker's former band Blink-182 announced their hiatus. The album's first and only single, "Gangsters and Thugs" was a hit and the band began touring on the 2005 Warped Tour. After the Warped Tour, the Transplants started to plan a large North American tour with Pennywise and wanted to release a second

neg: Neighborhoods (Blink-182 album) different beast than any of the cheerfully snotty early Blink-182 albums, as the band picks up the gloomy thread left hanging on its eponymous 2003 album ... yet it's far better to hear Blink-182 grapple with adolescent angst via the perspective of middle age than vainly attempting to re-create their youth. Perhaps Blink could stand to sharpen their words but it's better that they concentrated on their music, creating a fairly ridiculous yet mildly compelling prog-punk spin on the suburbs here." Tom Goodwyn of "NME" remarked that it finds the band "completely at ease with its past and confident enough

neg: Wasting Time (Blink-182 song) re-recorded for the band's major label debut, "Dude Ranch": "Lemmings" and "Enthused". MTV News journalist James Montgomery wrote that "I grew up a Blink fan [...] I used to blare "Wasting Time" in my 1988 Caprice Classic and put it on a mixtape for my high school girlfriend." Wasting Time (Blink-182 song) "Wasting Time" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on May 20, 1996 in Australia, and on June 28, 1996 elsewhere, as the second and final single from the group's debut studio album, "Cheshire Cat" (1995). An early version of "Wasting Time" appears on the band’s

neg: Max Bemis College. However, he spent much of his time recording his own music and left the school after only a few months. Bemis has mentioned Tom Delonge of Blink 182 as an influence from a very young age, and was excited to work with him on "Hebrews". Bemis is the lead singer, guitarist and primary lyricist of Say Anything as well as a founding member of the band. After the resignation of the original band members, he is the only original member remaining. In 2000, Say Anything released "Junior Varsity". The band released its debut full-length album, "", in 2001. Despite

neg: After Midnight (Blink-182 song) classic Blink-182 song. Scott Heisel from the US magazine "Alternative Press" wrote: "Is one of the finest moments of Blink's career, a song so simple, catchy and geniune that it's amazing it took them nearly two decades to write it". In contrast, Jody Rosen of "Rolling Stone" felt the track lacked "the sparkle and fizz of the best Blink," but nonetheless felt "comfortingly familiar." The music video for "After Midnight" was released on January 6, 2012. The clip revolves around a male (Garret Camilleri) and female (Valorie Curry) in a youth psychiatric ward who find one another and escape for

neg: Up All Night (Blink-182 song) back together and record, that would be the direction they would take. He called the track "heavy," and added that it sounded like "if you mixed Box Car Racer and Blink." Hoppus commented, "'Up All Night' contains elements of everything the band has done, and pushes further than they've gone before." "Up All Night" premiered on Blink-182's website and Los Angeles-based radio station KROQ-FM on July 14, 2011. Though originally scheduled to play on Friday at 7:30am, the song's premiere was moved earlier, to Thursday night. In response to the single release, the official Blink-182 website crashed several times, Hoppus'

neg: Blink (band) being the first band to be pictured on a telephone card. 202,000 were produced, including a limited run of 2,000, which were used as membership cards for the band's fan club. All cards said "Limited Edition" despite being produced in great quantities. The San Diego based pop punk band now known as Blink-182 was originally also called Blink, but a legal dispute with the Irish Blink resulted in their name change to Blink-182. Blink was formed in the early 1990s by Dermot Lambert (vocals/guitars), Robbie Sexton (keyboards), Brian McLoughlin (bass) and Barry Campbell (drums). Blink's inclusion on a CD for

neg: California (Blink-182 album) at the "Houston Chronicle" said "Feldmann's style is all over the record, as most tracks sound too formulaic, similar and run together. Other tracks are way too commercial, even for a band the size of blink. ... "California" is ultimately a step back, rather a throwback." David Anthony from "The A.V. Club" gave the album a C-, commenting, ""California" is the sound of Blink-182 desperately trying to remain relevant by outsourcing its creativity. [It] is another homogenous addition to Feldmann's growing résumé. But this time he unintentionally removed the soul of pop-punk's clown princes in the process." Nina Corcoran from