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Pathetic is a better word to describe it. I am so glad that Blink-182 is through. They finally wore out their welcome in the music industry. When a band that sucks as much as this one, it's only a matter of time before people realize that they do. Blink sucks and always has. No hard feelings to the fans(not).

Anyways, back to this pathetic excuse for an album. The idea that they were going to try to be serious this time around was very laughable. All I can do when I hear songs from this album is laugh. It also saps me of all my energy and gives me a headache. That's why I try to avoid their songs at all cost. Let me tell you why I hate this album:

The lead-off single is absolutely horrific called "Feeling This." What a bunch of immature imbeciles. Here's some of the lyrics:
Show me the bathroom floor
Show me the way to bed
I want to take off her clothes

Disgusting! This is lame frat boy crap is what this is. And I don't care if these aren't the exact lyrics. You got a problem, deal with it. Also, another song on hear that makes me want to break the stereo. That one is called "I Miss You." I can't remember when I have ever heard such whining before. I absolutely hate Tom's voice. How can a man in his thirties' sound this immature and whiny. Btw, he can't sing to save his life to all you sissies who think he's so talented. Hate to break it to all you Blink fans, but they never were good or were even close to it. If you want real musical talent try bands like U2, Metallica, Daughtry, 10 Years, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Alice In Chains, Tool, etc.

One more mention of a track on here: "Down." Terrible song, terrible riffs, and ridiculously adolescent lyrics. So, as I said, Blink-182 is horrible and will always be remembered as such. Thank the Lord they are done. I was extactic when I heard the news. This band was/is for adolescent kids/young adults who have nothing better to do than whine and complain about how much their lives suck. Hey idiots, grow up and shut up! You spoiled, ungrateful brats.

~Zero Stars
Long Live Metal and Real Rock!

Before I start I would just like to correct somthing.

On track 12 "All of this" has Robert Smith (The Cure) singing and Tom Delonge singing in the background.A lot of people don't know that and think that it's Mark singing but it's not.

Unfortunantly the bands last album.Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus are now doing +44 and Tom Delonge is now doing Angels and Airwaves.Atleased they made their last album a good one.I recomend songs like "I miss you", "Down", "Violent" and "All of this"

A lot less Drums,Guitar,and bass and a lot more instruments.They seemed to "Mature" more on this album.A lot less sex jokes.But they still like to sing about girls and love.Well whatever.Get it.You won't regret it at all.A very good album.

Shows promise. Unfortuantly this was blink 182's last full length album. This album is what blink 182 always wanted to do before trl and universal recordskept making them do pop-rock albums with some but not all taste-less sex jokes. I really enjoyed this album,after dude ranch and Cheshire Cat my favorite Blink album! This is one of those albums the fans either loveor hate. Obviously,1/2 of the blink fans hated it and called them sellouts! But seriously,is it really selling out making the music you want to make as opposed to what your fans want?

This is how a band should finish their career. It's an absolute musical masterpiece. What makes this cd so great is that it will please long time blink fans, but also appeals to the mainstream even more. You won't find any joke songs or teenage sex anthems on this cd. There is still profanity, but it's only on a few songs and it isn't thrown in just to be cool. I have liked blink 182 for awhile but their songs got a little bit stale after listening to them a hundred times. Except Adam's Song. That was a damn good song. But this album, in my opinion, doesn't get old. That's due mainly to the fact every song is different. Maybe two songs have even a somewhat similar guitar line. No repetitive drum or bass loops here. I just love this cd so much. I think it's better than Green Day's American Idiot album even. I encourage everyone to buy, or at least listen to this. I think you'll enjoy it, especially if you hated/never liked blink 182 before.

So, I've never cared much for Blink 182. In fact, I've always pretty much hated them. Aside from acknowledging that Travis Barker is a pretty damn good drummer, they've just never really been my thing. However, their final album turned out to be pretty good. This is much more solid and mature songwriting, and a huge step forward for a band that previously seemed to be perpetually trapped in adolescence. Barker, who was by far the most talented member of the band, is given much more room to do his thing, contributing some really interesting and killer drumming.

The band try a lot of new things here, and to good effect. "Feeling This" ends with a really cool overlapping vocal harmony which becomes acapella as the rest of the band fades out. "Violence" has a spoken word part superimposing a soft piano melody. This is a bit cheesy, but it works ok, and I really like the woman's voice (sounds a bit like Jane Seymour, but I have no idea if it is). "The Fallen Interlude" is mostly instrumental, with an excellent groovin' drum beat.

But, best of all is "All of This", which features guest vocals from Robert Smith of the Cure. This is easily the best song they've ever done IMO, and is really more like a Cure song than a Blink song (with Smith doing almost all of the vocals), so if you're a Cure fan (and if you're not, then shame on you :), you should at least hear this one. Also, I really like how the previous track segues into it. The guitar melody starts at the end of the song, played at a faster pace, and then they gradually slow it down until it segues into the next song. Very cool stuff.

So anyway, while I for one am not really gonna miss these guys (especially since they've broken into two bands, The Transplants and Angels & Airwaves, which both blow them out of the water), I'm glad they at least went out on a high note. This is something I never thought they'd do, so I have no complaints.

After hearing the absolutely stunning Angels and Airwaves "We Don't Need To Whisper", I decided to check out some Blink 182. I never had any interest in them, but Angels and Airwaves really peaked my interest.

It's really interesting to hear the progression that Tom DeLonge is making with his career. This Blink 182 CD is quite amazing. There's a lot of fun to be had and also a lot of sobering moments.

Hilights include "I Miss You", "Down", and "All Of This" (featuring Robert Smith of The Cure- finally getting his dues as an influential icon).

The potty humor of old Blink 182 is nowhere to be found on this CD and they're really showing how skilled they are as musicians and songwriters. It's a perfect lead-in to Angels and Airwaves. Well done Gentlemen!

I always categorized Blink as some no talent happy go lucky pop wanna be rock wanna be alternative band until hearing this CD. I heard "Down" at the gym one morning and was floored by the depth of the song. I raced out and bought it and was captivated even further by the deep and meaningful lyrics of the rest of the album. This is not the Blink 182 of the past. I don't know what happened but this CD takes a very serious turn into the anguish and hurt experienced obviously after the break up of Tom DeLonge and his girlfriend, or another member of the band and his, but this CD takes a much more SERIOUS tone than previous. The lyrics are incredibly meaningful, the music is compelling to say the least. I was never a fan until now, and now I anxiously await the follow-up. I cannot think of anyone that cannot relate to the feelings and angst of this album. It is amazing and deserves much higher accolades than I am giving it now. If you wrote off the band years ago like I had, please do yourself a favor and listen to this masterpiece, you will not regret it.

Blink 182 was awesome when they were immature, but none of their other work can even touch this album musically. They grew up big-time on this, really seeming like a different band.

1. Feeling This - Good verses, annoying chorus. It has some really good beats in it, though. (4/5)

2. Obvious - Once again, awesome drums, as throughout the whole album. Shows an extremely dark side of the band, great bass in the chorus. (5/5)

3. I Miss You - Great acoustic song, very emotional lyrics and tune. (5/5)

4. Violence - The intro is awesome with the guitar string bends and everything. The bridge in this song has a very creepy feeling to it, with Mark faintly saying things in the background and Tom's voice echoing. (4/5)

5. Stockholm Syndrome - Really heavy guitar intro, the main lyrics are fast-paced and mostly yelled (in a good way) by Tom. A song to stand up and rock out to. (5/5)

6. Down - Very atmospheric song. The whispering between the verses and chorus really adds a lot to the feel of this song. (3/5)

7. The Fallen Interlude - The only member of blink who is actually in this song is Travis. It's completely instrumental except for one line that is repeated a few times at the end of the song. Has some mean drums in it. (3/5)

8. Go - Short, angry song about domestic violence, sung by Mark. The lyrics have a genuine forcefullness behind them, and Tom yelling "GO!" over and over again in the chorus pushes the anger of this song even further. (5/5)

9. Asthenia - Overrated, but still a good song. The beginning is the perfect way to relieve the anger of "Go" before the real song starts. Catchy riff in-between the verses and chorus... Heck, the whole song is catchy. (4/5)

10. Always - Modeled after music of the 80s. The perfect blend of pop and rock. (4/5)

11. Easy Target - All I can say is WOW. The drums at the beginning set the tempo for the song perfectly. It's awesome how Mark's voice in the chorus starts with relatively no emotion, but then by the end of the chorus it picks up so much anger. I hear all the time that song is too short. Well, I think that it is best off that way. The guitar part leading into "All of This" at the end is awesome. (5/5)

12. All of This - This song and Easy Target actually make up a two part song, with this song being a far darker tune, almost haunting. Robert Smith from "The Cure" does most of the vocals on this song, and his voice is perfect for it. The lyrics on this tune have so much impact in them. I heard that if blink wouldn't have gone on indefinite hiatus, that this would have been their next single. I think that this song is the kind of song that would've had the all the critics going "WOW!!!!", the kind of song that would've launched blink to a new level of success. It's too bad they couldn't stay together for just a little longer. (10/5)

13. Here's Your Letter - People don't give this song enough credit. The lyrics are powerful, the bridge is amazing, especially as it moves into the final chorus. (5/5)

14. I'm Lost Without You - My main problem with this song is that it goes on for too long in between the final chorus and the closing drum solo. But the verses are amazing, with so much emotion. Whatever that instrument in the second verse is that starts playing when Tom sings "Where are you now..." really adds to the effect of the song. All in all: A haunting love song with a sweet drum solo to finish off the album. (5/5)

All of the songs deserve 3,5-5 stars.
With this album, blink 182 grew up. And also broke up. Some of the songs are quite poppy, (I miss you, Asthenia, I'm lost without you etc.) but oh well.
Though I like take of your pants and jacket better, this really is an awesome album. You won't get me to say this is a dark album, but for blink, this is deeper and darker.
If you expect some funny lyrics and Toilet humor, don't go buy this. 'Cause it's actually a pretty serious album.

Feeling This: 9/10 This song is about sex. I like the way Tom and Mark sing this one. Great.
Obvious: 7/10 Not one of the best on the album.
I Miss You: 10/10 Blink really became popular with this one. And they deserve it, 'cause it really is a great song.
Violence: 10/10 A favourite! Very good with the whisper part and then the fantastic chorus.
Stockholm Syndrome: 10/10 The start with the letter part, I think is too long. But it's sweet. And when the song finally starts it's great.
Down: 8/10 I don't think it's very special, but a good song.
The Fallen interlude: 7/10 It's a relaxing song, kinda boring when you've heard it more than 5 times.
Go: 10/10 I love this song. Great drumming and everything.
Asthenia: 8/10 I don't know why there's such a long boring intro, but when the song starts it's pretty good.
Always: 8/10 It's overrated, an average track.
Easy Target: 9/10 Cool song, I like the "Mark-part" best.
All Of This: 7/10 It get's kinda annoying after a couple of listens. But okay I guess.
Here's Your letter: 10/10 One of the best tracks.
I'm Lost Without You: 6,5/10 My least favorite song on the album. But hey, you might love it!

I think most people will like this album.

I got the CD for the Christmas after it came out ('03), and I'm quite happy with it. It's not a perfect CD, but it's still good. I think it's better than Enema of the State, but Adam's Song still owns.

Feeling This: 8.5/10 Pretty much what the rest of the album is like. If you like this, you'll like the rest of the CD.
Obvious: 9/10 Awesome chorus, great track.
I Miss You: 10/10 I loved this song the first time I heard it. An all-acoustic song where Mark sings most of the verses.
Violence: 8.5/10 Great chorus, but the verses could've been better.
Stockholm Syndrome: 9/10 Of all the songs with this as their title, Muse's is first, followed by this.
Down: 9/10 Song where Travis' drumming really kicks in.
The Fallen Interlude: 8/10 Not very good, but it's only an interlude.
Go: 9/10 "This song deserves to be played loud" -Tom
Asthenia: 8/10 Slow intro, not too great a song.
Always: 9.5/10 Total 80's song, which is awesome.
Easy Target: 7.5/10 Not my favorite.
All of This: 15/10 It would've been a 10/10 rating WITHOUT Robert Smith. He just adds an extra 5 points.
Here's Your Letter: 7.5/10 This and Easy Target are my least favorite songs on the CD.
I'm Lost Without You: 8.5/10 Good ending to the album.

Overall, buy it if you like the singles (Feeling This, Down, Always, and I Miss You), or if you like Blink 182.

After growing up, through my teenage years, with Blink rocking my earphones and getting more of the same catchy tunes I always loved with "Take Off Your Pants And Jacket", I eagerly awaited the release of their new self-titled album, released in 2003.
The first song "Feeling This" was released before the album here (in Australia) and sounded, surprisingly a little different, but still rather similar to their usual, powerchord driven, choruses.
But when The album arrived and i finally got to listen through it, I was upset to discover that my all-time favourite band was not, and probably never again would be, the same Blink 182 I had loved all my life.
This was especially evidenced, when I got to track 4, "Violence", which, during the chorus, begins to build up to, what one would think, is going to be a predictable powerchord, only to plummet to a strange chord which just doesn't seem to fit.
I know this is only one song, but it is a taste of things to follw.
The songs on this album show glimpses of the band's old style, but, overall, sound like a different band is playing.
I realise, that to many people this is a good thing, as Blink's previous offerings were "too similar" or "too immature".
But surely, this is why we love them. People should listen to other bands, if Blink doesn't suit their taste.
I think Blink should have stayed with their old style; kept pleasing their loyal audience, mostly pubescent teens like me, and left the serious stuff to the other bands...
But it's not all bad.
Even though songs like "Violence" are different, they're not that bad, I just prefer Blink's old style more.
Don't get me wrong. This CD is still great, just not what I was hoping for.
There is no real "terrible" song to be heared on it and, on the upside, there are a few absolutely fantastic tunes.
I absolutely love "Stockholm Syndrome", Travis Barker shows his incredible skill and originality, while the guitars hammer out and make this song my equal favourite on the CD.
Equal favourite, that is, with "Always", which has an absolutely awesome riff, which actually reminds me of some of Blink's older stuff (I did say there are snippets of this album that are similar to classic Blink), which is certainly a good thing!
The aforementioned "Feeling This" is catchy, as is "Down" and "Here's Your Letter" reminds me of the good old days.
The CD ends with the wonderfully haunting "I'm Lost Without You", which always brings a tear to my eye, alerting me to the fact that I really will be lost without Blink 182, in my view, the greatest band, at least for a troubled teen, the world has ever known.
I would probably not reccommend this CD to die-hard Blink fans, unless they are open to new stuff, but to someone into an alternative kind of rock, this would be a good choice.

All i can say is, "Dammit! Well I guess Blink is growing up":(

Sure, blink-182's other records are catchy. Songs like Dumpweed, Everytime I Look for You, both Anthems, Stay Together for the Kids, and All the Small Things make you want to jump up and dance, and they're pre-Travis Barker albums are the best punk you'll ever hear(which really isn't saying that much). But this album is not only catchy, but a musical masterpiece. And thankfully, they've for the most part ditched the punk and gone more rock(with the exception of "Go," which I'm still glad they included on the album), while still keeping the punk influence and catchiness that we've all fell in love with. Everything on this album flows so perfectly. There is a perfect mixture of heavy and light songs, and even some mood-setters like the NASA recordings on Asthenia to help keep things smooth. And just when things get relaxing, such as in The Fallen Interlude, blink throws the loud, fast "Go" at you to keep you on your toes. It's almost as if each song were specifically made to follow one another, the album flows that smoothly. I give every single song on the album a 5 out of 5 (which is very rare for me), not just because they are good songs, but because they contribute to the overall affect of this album so perfectly. Oh and of course I can't forget to mention Travis's drumming. This guy is a genius. period.

Feeling This starts the album off right, getting you pumped and off your feet. Obvious changes the mood to blink's new style while keeping the blood flowing, making it the perfect song to place between Feeling This and I Miss You. I Miss You is a very unique song that slows the pace a bit. Is that a xylophone in the background? Love it. Violence took my awhile to like, but now it is probably my favorite blink song ever. Everything about it is brilliant: The powerful intro, the lyrics, the explosive chorus and the brief relative silence that follows it the first time then the beautiful interlude that follows it the second time, the effects, just . . . everthing. The introduction to Stockholm Syndrome is also on this track: a beautiful but short piano part repeated over and over as a woman reads Mark's grandfather's letter to his grandmother when he was in the war. Then, suddenly, Stockholm Syndrome explodes onto the scene leaving you emotionally drained and ready for the next two, more relaxing, tracks: Down and The Fallen Interlude. Down is an amazing song, and The Fallen Interlude is an incredible jazz-ish interlude that is almost entirely instrumental. This song is especially neat because it is such a far cry from anything that blink has done in the past. After you have been thoroughly relaxed, it is time for the explosive Go. Following Go is Asthenia, which has an old blink feel to it, but it also has a very new blink feel, making it a very memorable track. Always is very catchy with awesome drumming. Easy Target and All of This are really one song, but Easy Target has a much faster tempo and All of This features Robert Smith of the Cure(he gives the song a rather creepy feel). Here's Your Letter reminds me the most of blink's previous two albums, it is a very good song. I'm Lost Without You is the final track on the album, and one of the best songs I have ever heard. It really is a masterpiece. I can't understand why the band members want to start these new bands after making such a beautiful and fulfilling song. It will never be matched by Angels and Airwaves or Plus-44.

In closing, if you've been in a coma for the past few years or whatever and haven't picked up this album yet: DO IT! No fan of modern rock can be without this amazing and unique album.

I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS THEIR BEST, BUT EVERYTIME I LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM IT GETS BETTER. I BOUGHT THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT IN 2003. I SAW THEM LIVE TOO. I DON'T THINK THEY ARE GREAT SINGERS, BUT IT WORKS WITH THE MUSIC. THIS ALBUM IS GREAT AND BLINK 182 WERE ALWAYS GREAT IN THE STUDIO. LIVE THEY WERE DECENT VOCALLY, BUT THE MUSIC ALWAYS ROCKED. DEFINATELY BUY THIS ALBUM. IT AMAZES ME HOW MOST BANDS CAN'T STAY TOGETHER THAT LONG.

It was in 2003, Blink-182 came out of the studio with their best and self titled album. Over two years, the Punk/Rock group had put together an entire collection of hits creating Blink-182's most musical sounding album. The group had come even more together as a band and were even stating their political beliefs on the War. For this record, Blink-182 relied more on keyboards to further their expressions of melodies and harmonies. Once again, drummer Travis Barker shines as the band's music prodigy, but the rest of Blink-182 also displays their own progression of their musical talents. BLINK-182 is an excellent record and a must have for any music collection. My personal favorite track and my favorite Blink-182 song is "Violence". Enhanced CD features contain footage and music videos.

Firstly if you're going to buy this album then you've probably only just got into Blink 182.
Well take it from me this sounds NOTHING like any other Blink album so don't start here.
Oh and FYI this is that last Blink album other than thier greatest hits as the band are no longer together.

This album is post Boxcar Racer, pre Angels and Airwaves and it shows.

The lyrics and music is very emotional and definitely not for the light hearted.

Every track is amazing.
But if you're looking to just download one i'd recommend - "Feelin' this"

RIP. Blink 182

This was a pleasant surprise. The first single off this record, "Feeling This", sounds like normal Blink-182 except with less singing. But luckily, the band broke out of their creative rut and delivered a solid, enjoyable album that deviates from their common pattern throughout.

None of the songs are really amazing or stand out that much, but almost all of them have something unique to like. The second single, "I Miss You", is an interesting acoustic song with strange lyrics. "Violence" is catchy and ends with a reading of a love letter from the bassist's grandfather to his wife. "Asthenia" contains a pretty original opening and guitar part. "Easy Target" and "All of This" share a tune, and the latter features Robert Smith of the Cure. "I'm Lost Without You" is over six minutes long, which sounds like it would be an eternity for a Blink-182 song, but it actually goes by pretty quick.

Almost all of the songs that weren't mentioned also have something about them that makes them worth listening to. This may not be your kind of music, but unlike their other albums, it still may be worth a listen or two.

One thing that I dislike is when people call this album "pop-punk". Now, I know what pop-punk is; one fine example of good pop-punk are blink's previous two albums, but it is a genre of music that is looked down upon by many music listeners. If this self-titled effort by blink-182 is pop-punk, than this is pop-punk in its most beautiful form. For years, blink-182 had been a band known for their immaturity and catchy hooks, as well as their lack of musical talent. In my opinion, it takes some sort of talent to write albums like enema of the state and TOYPAJ, but this album is a complete departure from those and all their albums. With this album, blink-182 in their twilight years proved that they are in fact talented individuals, capable of writing serious, heartfelt, and most importantly, GREAT music.

From the very beginning of this album with the high-energy "Feelin' This" down to the haunting love anthem "I'm Lost Without You", this CD pushes the limits of what people had probably convinced themselves blink-182 was capable of. This is not typical blink, and is not a good album to start out with if you want to get into their music. This CD showcases what those three guys are capable of, and if this is their last CD, then it was a damn good way to go out. Songs like "I Miss You" and "All of This" create a very haunting yet beautiful auroa when you listen to them, where as songs like "Go" and "Violence" carry that very high-energy, punk sound that blink came from.

This is one of those albums that is sort of up in the air as to who may like it. If you like blink's previous albums, you may or may not like this. However, this album is really just so phenomenal from beginning to end that I would recommend it to anyone who is open-minded about music. Don't buy this album expecting to hear a bunch of songs like "All the small things" or "First Date". Blink have grown up on this album, and really, it was about damn time.

I wish Blink 182 had stayed together to make more albums like this eponymously titled record- it showcased an exciting new direction for pop-punk to take. This album only loses out on a full five star review because I find the two closing tracks ('Here's Your Letter' and 'I'm Lost Without You') are a disappointing end to an otherwise spectacular album! They aren't bad songs, I just find them lacklustre compared to the rest of the album.
Travis' drumming is awe-inspiring throughout (check out 'Feeling This', 'Violence', 'The Fallen Interlude' and 'Always' for the best examples) and Tom is on top form and clearly enjoying their new direction.
My favourite tracks are 'Feeling This', 'Violence', 'Asthenia', 'Always' and the double whammy of 'Easy Target' and 'All Of This' featuring The Cure's Robert Smith which is unlike anything Blink have previously recorded.
Even more straightforward punk blast's like 'Go' and 'Obvious' have more of an edge to them then previous Blink albums. 'I Miss You' was a well-deserved UK Top 10 hit.
The bonus track and final ever Blink single 'Not Now' is also highly inspired and a brilliant song.
What a way to bow out!

Dear kids,
I would reccomend this to people that like alternative music.You can not notice the Sware Words that are on this C.D. but I perfer you get the Edited Version if you sound intrested.

Sincerely,Matt Aurand

on blinks last original album they show that there ready to change there sound. "feeling this" is a great use of both tom and marks voice but my favorite song of the album is "All of this" because blinks at there best when tom and mark both sing

Bloink has grown more mature in this album, but still remain absoultely awsome. Each song is amazing and the whole album together is breathtaking. Even though alot of these songs are on the greatest hits selection, I would stil reccomend you buy this cd if ou have or are planning to buy there greatest hits, which you should. Some great songs like Asthenia, and here;'s your letter, and Stolckholm syndome don;t appear on the greatest hits cd but do appear here. Dont miss this great cd

Unlike many Blink fans (not trying to sound condescending), i have been listening to them for almost a decade, and have heard them mature and grow up with me. For some reason, Blink always gets trash talked from "real" punk fans, i'm not sure what about them aren't punk, maybe it's the fact that they actually make money, who knows, but either way i have been a fan forever, and i am not in the least disappointed by this album. in fact, it has quickly become one of my favorites. i hear some newer fans mention Pants and Jacket as one of their favorites, personally, that was my least favorite. Oh well, don't mean to sound like a snob, just trying to give some perspective on how long i've been listening to them, and i just really really like this album. It's better arranged, cleaner, and more professional than any of the others, while still maintaining the same energy and lyrical effectiveness they're always had. I love this album, if you like Blink, i think you will too.

I have three words of advice, Stiff Little Fingers. But since BoyBlinkBand 182 sucks, and all of their little fans are posers, I guess nobody here would know what I was talking about....0 stars !!!!!!

i just wanted to say, if you are in love with somebody, regaurdless of what they think about you, i mean really truely love, so much that even when you are alone, you wouldn't even notice that you were't together, like they are always right by your side, and are a well minded adult with a childs heart ( i'm talking character, not age... ) then get this cd, auuuuughhhhhhhhhhh F@CK YEAH!!!!!

Blink have saved the best for last with there self titled album, the band parted after this album and a greatest hits. Anyway all the songs this album are strong, each single (feeling this, i miss you, down & always) are all great songs in their own way, with i miss you the lyrics are very strong and meaningful. Feeling this is a great intro song it's fast, heavy and very much so enjoyable from start to finish with some very catchy lyrics done by both mark and tom. Some of the other songs on the album that really open eyes include Asthenia lot's of fun, All Of This which includes guest lyrics & violence which is an unnusual song from Blinks standards, another thing to listen out for is travis drum solo on i'm lost without you which is a show case of talent. In short this album is worth a listen especially if ur a fan believe me this album won't disapoint & for those of u who enjoyed their singles just wait until you listen to the rest.

I don't know why it's taken me so long to review this but now that i am i might as well do it properly.

I must admit, when i first picked up this album i was very VERY skeptical. I listened through it and just sat there, having no idea what to think or feel. After all the years i had been following blink, this album threw me in the water so to speak and i felt like i had lost them. But it grew on me and boy did it grow strong. I cannot believe how much i adore this album now. It is such an advance for them not only as a band, but as individual musicians. You can really see the experimentation with the production of this album. I can't really explain the album in general so i'll go over each song briefly.

1. Feeling This - A great intro to the album and a departure somewhat to the old blink with the prominent major chords and more positive-based lyrics. Straight forward and fun. 8/10

2. Obvious - A very very dark guitar intro. It sets the scene for a song which is sure to be bone-crushingly powerful, and that's exactly what it is. A bit plain for my liking and not as powerful as it could've been in my opinion. 6/10

3. I Miss You - This song is a masterpiece. The trio drop the electric power and opt for an acoustic setup with strings and a haunting theme. If anyone can pull off an entirely acoustic-based song, it's blink. This song is best enjoyed on headphones. 10/10

4. Violence - Experimention at it's best here, although it doesn't work for me. The clicking and echoes of claps does create an abandon to some extent but the chorus feels really out of context with the rest of the song and doesn't really tie in, however the outro which ties into track 5 is extremely depressing and sad and is a perfect transition. All in all though, it could've been a lot better than it is. 5/10

5. Stockholm Syndrome - Straight away you know this song is going to be something superb. The drums come in with Delonge's powerful chords and shouting vocals with Hoppus providing backing at the right places. A real gem. 8/10

6. Down - This is one of my favourite tracks on the album. Travis' drums have been compressed and then played back super slow to give a real deep kick and snare sound, something that doesn't feature on any of the other tracks. Guitaring is superb, bass alike and this song must be played loud and proud. 10/10.

7. The Fallen Interlude - I won't go on about this "song" for long. I am a fan of hip-hop and hip-hop induced rock but not with blink. Sorry Travis, big no-no. 2/10.

8. Go - This is where the album starts to go downhill for me. Go is very very bland and i usually press 'next' on my cd player when this comes up. Although it returns to a more traditional sounding blink in some aspects, i'm not a fan at all. 5/10

9. Asthenia - The NASA transmission in the beginning sets the scene for a very mystrious and quirky song, yet once it begins it just doesn't feel like the same song. I do like the structure of the song itself but the intro is very out of place. 6/10.

10. Always - This is such a classic. My mother enjoys listening to this track which goes to show when blink want to do 80's synth rock/punk, they do it flawlessly. Travis' drumming once again ties everything together perfectly and makes for one cracker of a song. 9/10/

11. Easy Target - Another doozy. The only thing about this song that i really like is the drumming. Travis never ceases to amaze me and i never cease to enjoy ever time he makes contact with his kit. Apart from that, the guitaring is dull, very uninventive and a very rushed song indeed. 5/10

12. All Of This - I love Robert Smith and i love the Cure. This song is an instant winner in my books and a definite stand out amongst the others. 9/10

13. Here's Your Letter - This will surprise many, but this is my favourite track on the album. I'm not sure if it's the more punk rock based drumming and guitaring that attracts me to it or just that it's a perfect exit to the previous track. Marks voice is simply superb on this track and i can't help tapping my foot and singing along whenever it comes up. 10/10

14. I'm Lost Without You - This song is very very sad. I actually feel like sitting down with my head in my hands when i listen to this. Very very deep and touching, DeLonge touches on issues i believe to be associated with the previous tension with Box Car Racer and for me personally, this track is the perfect exit to what is a very very big and emotional change for blink-182. 9/10

15. Anthem Part Two (live) - Just a live track of them back in '02. Nothing new if you've purchased Urethra Chronicles 2, as i have and i've never bothered listening to this song completely. N/A

All in all, disregarding the votes i gave on individual songs, i give this album a 9/10. I'm sure i'm quite safe in saying this is the last blink record which will grace our stereo's. In any case, it's a perfect departure for the band and a must for a newer fan of them or an old-schooler like myself.

stop saying "OMGZORS THIS IS NOT PUNK, you guys whould listen to sex pistols, Ramones,I am just cooler than everyone else because I listen to them!!".Has it ever occured to you that you can listen to both?So what if they're not punk, maybe some people listen to pop-punk have you ever thought of that?and not all their songs are pop punk. Plus people who go "GUYS COME ONE NOW..NO GOOD GUITARING IN THIS CD!"that would be like saying classical music sucks because it has crappy guitar parts. If Blink focused on guitar solos for their music, they wouldnt be Blink. Its not supposed to have amazing guitar parts in it. If you want to hear guitar music, then listen to Metallica or Jimi Hendrix. Their song M&M's on the chesire cat album had a good guitar riff, maybe not like metallica's, but it shows they do have some guitaring potential.So get out of your little bubble of self worship that only what you listen to is good and be more open-minded.In my opinion, no one is a real punk, you guys live in America, your lives are not hard, your parents are not bad, and no one cares if you buy all your clothes at Hot Topic because you don't look differant,because a lot of people shop there.

Anyway onto the review, yeah this CD is good go buy it if you want to.

This is a really, really good album. Yes, it is INCREDIBLY different from their earlier stuff. But honestly- people change a lot in 10 years, and band's get more mature. I love this album. My favorite songs would probably be "Feeling This", "I Miss You", and "Down".
If you listen to the songs in the following order, the album tells a story:
(Track 1)Feeling This
(Track 11)Easy Target
(Track 12)All Of This
(Track 10)Always
(Track 2) Obvious
(Track 13) Here's Your Letter
(Track 4) Violence
(Track 5) Stockholm Syndrome
(Track 3) I Miss You
(Track 6) Down
(Track 7) The Fallen Interlude
(Track 14) I'm Lost Without You

This is definitely a CD I reccommend. It's really, really different from their older stuff, but totally AWESOME!

but fookin good all the same. This is definately one of those albums youre not too sure on when you start listening to it, but after listening to it a load of times you really do get into it, thats exactly what happened with me i didnt like it at first but now i think its great. All you gotta do is give it a chance after all it is blinks last album! i reckon you'll learn to love it =)

I am a diehard blink fan, i got into them about a year ago, with the song "i miss you" off this album, so i bought it, after that i bought their older stuff, loved it, but the new sound is not like them, but it is still kick-ass. I would definitly reccomend this to any one, but if you want the true meaning of the Blink, get albums like "TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS AND JACKET, ENEMA OF THE STATE, DUDE RANCH, and BUDDHA

Now, I am a huge blink fan and am in love with Enema Of The State and Take Off Your Pants And Jacket (5/5 for both I would say) so when I heard they were changing their sound I was disappointed but decided to give it a chance (it's blink, how bad could it be?). So when it was first released I was disgusted with pretty much the entire thing and avoided it until a couple years later. After giving it a thorough listen, it's not all bad but there are a handful of tracks that I skip when listening to this album which isn't normal for a blink-182 CD around me. And even out of the ones I do like, there are only 2 (I Miss You, Always) that I like as much as the songs on Take Off Your Pants And Jacket or Enema. And on another note, I always liked Mark's singing a little more than Tom's but on this album, I think Tom can get pretty obnoxious (Obvious, Violence). Overall this album just didn't satisfy me. Definately preview it and see if it's worth it before buying this one.

The last album of blink-182's long career turns the page on their pop-punk roots and matures into this masterpiece of post-punk. Picking up off the slightly dark Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, this album shows the influence Tom DeLonge's Box Car Racer had on his original band. Songs like "Feeling This" and "Go" shows remains of their still catchy and pop-punk side, but a look to songs like "Stockholm Syndrome", "Obvious", and "Easy Target" show restlessness and an obvious underlying anger. blink-182's album here contributes more to the mix with mood setters like "Down", "The Fallen Interlude", "Asthenia", and the ballad "I'm Lost Without You", all of which use synths to make an errie, yet calming effect. The most well known songs off this album were the singles "I Miss You", which debuted to show blink-182's new dark and depressed side, and "Always", an 80's tribute song about trying to rekindle a broken love.

Overall, this album was the last, but greatest of blink-182's career (currently) as they went to hiatus. If you enjoy this album, look foward to guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge's new band "Angels and Airwaves" debuting soon and also bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker's new band "Plus-44". Both are guarrenteed to please the ears of any alternative lover.

Any way you look at it it's an amazing CD. It was the first CD I got when I finally left home and came to live on the island of Guam, I was 19 and home sick. When I first listened to it I was disappointed and upset because it was not the same Blink I used to listen to while driving in my car with my friends on all those beautiful summers. So I shunned it for a while, but then I put the song "I Miss You" in the background of a video I was making of Guam to send to my family and friends. I listened to it allot and found that I really liked and it said how I felt at the time. Pretty soon I started to listen to more and more of the CD and in time found I liked every song on it. It is one of my favorite CDs I own now. Every time I listen to it, it reminds me of my time in Guam and the memories I will never forget of growing up.

In my opinion, this is the band's best effort. While this album has the classic Blink formula of catchy rock hooks and infectous drums, it departs into new ground. This is an album that sees Blink develop from pop-punk into the alternative fray. with songs Like Obvious and I Miss You, you can clearly see an attempt at crafting songs that aren't the usual playful formula that they have applied in the past.
For what it's worth, I wasn't disapointed by this record, I celebrated the band's departure and evolution. I Highly recommend this record to any returning Blink fan or anyone who enjjoys a good alternative record.

Old Blink 182 fans, be prepared for a new 'maturer' direction in their music. It's a shame that in my opinion they don't pull it off. They're better off as the childish 20 somethings we know. They try to overcomplicate stuff and in my opinion, it doesn't work(Violence, Not Now). However, there are some good elements of the album,which are reminiscent of the old Blink 182 (Always, Down, I Miss You, Feeling This). Furthermore, i wouldn't recommend this to new-comers to Blink 182. Instead try their Greatest Hits to fully appreciate their sound.