Give Me One Good Reason not to buy this album! (Take Off Your Pants And Jacket - blink-182)

Member Name: simonh7

Product:	Take Off Your Pants And Jacket - blink-182
Date:	09/09/09 (9 review reads)
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Advantages: Exceptional pop-punk delivered by the best band of their genre

Disadvantages: Absolutely none

Whilst I have moved onto pastures new in the form of R'n'B and dance etc since purchasing this album in 2001, I could easily roll back the years at any time and put this CD on, listen to it from start to finish, and love evry second of it!

The reason for this is because, in all honesty, Blink 182's Take Off Your Pants & Jacket is on the shortlist for one of my favourite music records of all time. At the time, my love for the band was seemingly unrivalled, I just loved their music; it wasn't too serious, had an exceptionally catchy edge but best of all, was instrumentally and melodically excellent.

These traits are displayed throughout the album, with fast-paced guitar bashing softened by moments of slower, melodic genius. Anthem Part 2 kicks the album off and what a way to start! The music is pieced together wonderfully, in true pop-punk fashion, with anarchaic lyrics and flawless vocals. For me, this album has no fillers, bar the occasional 'joke' songs, Happy Holidays You B*****d and F*** a Dog, which exemplify Blink's intermittent immaturity. Such songs show the band is still young at heart but this couldn't be further from how their music has matured.

Superb drumming from Travis Barker, Mark's bass solos and the superbly catchy riffs produced by Tom DeLonge amalgamate to form Blink's best work. The album singles, First Date, The Rock Show and Stay Together For The Kids are all killer tracks but in different ways. While the former two are fast-paced, catchy and full of fun, especially regarding the music videos, the third single displays a darker, more serious side to the band, with a song that refers to broken homes across America.

The whole album has a great pop-punk feel, but being the best of their genre, and they really were, this is coupled with incredible instrumental talent. There may not be scores of insane guitar solos etc but that's not what this band are about; many people listen(ed) to them superficially, taking the catchy, almost poppy lyrics etc at face value, but to truly appreciate Blink, you need to listen harder and search deeper by guaging their musical ability.

Online Songs is a catchy number with a great bass solo and superb vocals, Story of a Lonely Guy is also not to be missed and Give Me One Good Reason is also a quality track. That is not to say the rest aren't also brilliant, because they are.

Whether it be for nostalgia or for appreciation for excellent pop-punk, this album is not to be missed!

Summary: One of the very best pop-punk albums out there