Only Blink 182 Defines Pop Punk

There’s only one name on everyone’s mind when the question of pop punk music merch dominance comes up. Only Blink 182 can claim to take the top spot in the genre in the US and internationally. There is no question that the band is among the few real outstanding artists among a sea of obvious posers, copycats and wannabes.

Blink 182 is so much on top of its genre that the group is generally regarded as a major influential force that has shaped the music of countless other bands. The numerous recognitions that the group has received are proof of their enduring influence.

Excellent Discography

Blink 182 has been an extremely active band. They currently have twenty-one singles and three extended plays. They also have four video albums, five studio albums and one compilation. Their music first saw the light of day in 1994 with Cheshire Cat when the band first came together as a group. This initial release did not meet with success but it gave the band its first shot at establishing a long career. In 1997, Dude Ranch came out with better success.

It was Enema of the State that gave the band its first major break, debuting in Billboard’s top ten. “All the Small Things” which was part of the album became a sensation and took the number one spot in the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Despite their popularity though, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket which came out in 2001 became the only number one Blink 182 album in the US. The band’s eponymous album released in 2003 only managed to reach top three in the Billboard 200. Nonetheless, this piece of work is widely regarded as the group’s definitive work.

The band is reportedly working on a sixth album due for release this year. For a band that has already sold 25 million album copies, it is possible that this new release will rake in Even More sales from devoted Blink 182 discography fans.

Constancy in Composition

Band members, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, both provide vocals for the band and also take charge of songwriting. They also handle guitar and bass respectively. These two have been with the group from the very beginning. Only the drummer position has seen some changes. From 1992 to 1998 Scott Raynor took on the drums but was eventually replaced by Travis Barker.

Like many other successful groups, the members of Blink 182 are said to share a strong and solid working and personal connection. This is perhaps their secret to the numerous awards that they’ve received. Among their many nominations and awards are:

• Teen Choice Awards – Choice Rock Group (2000), Best Rock Group (2001) and Choice Love Song (2004) for “I Miss You”
• MTV Video Music Awards – Best Group Video (2000) for “All the Small Things” in addition to other nominations for Video of the Year and best Pop Video
• MTV Europe- Best New Act (2000) and Best Rock Act (2001)

Although the music of Blink 182 has been variously described as pop punk, punk rock, punk revival and skate punk, one thing is not in question. Its music is as relevant today as it was more than a decade ago in terms of teen angst. This group will definitely have their band posters on fan walls for years to come.

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