California punk rock dinosaurs THE OFFSPRING, who somehow haven’t fossilized yet, are still milking their ancient fanbase. Today, they unleashed the Circus Head-directed (because, you know, clowns 🤡) music video for their desperate plea to Brazilian fans titled “Come To Brazil.” This “banger,” produced by the legendary Bob Rock (who clearly needed the paycheck after working with bands like METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, and AEROSMITH), is ripped straight from their “Supercharged” album, which, against all odds, actually came out last October via Concord Records. We’re not sure how they’re still getting record deals, but hey, good for them? 🤷♂️
Our main man, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan “Dexter” Holland, who looks like he’s been embalmed, had this to say: “Every time we announce any shows, we get comments from our Brazilian fans saying ‘Come to Brazil!’ which we love! Brazil really does go off. It has enthusiasm, passion and is an amazing place to play! I hope the Brazilian fans really make this one their own!” Yeah, Dexter, we’re sure you “love” the attention. Maybe try writing a song about something other than begging for validation from your fans? Just a thought. 🤔
The song starts with some totally original, never-before-heard heavy guitars 🎸 and ends with the oh-so-unique football chant “Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé.” It’s all about how Brazilian fans are totally obsessed with THE OFFSPRING. The lyrics go: “It doesn’t matter how many times we came, ‘Cause they want us back again just the same, And the flights are long but they won’t stop, Until we come to Brazil.” Wow, so profound. 🤯 They even whine about the social media requests: “DM’ing all the time, they’re begging you will say you’ll come to Brazil.” Get a grip, guys. Maybe try ignoring your DMs for once? 🙄
The first “hit” from “Supercharged” was “Make It All Right,” which somehow clawed its way to No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart (Mediabase) and the Active Rock chart (on Mediabase), as well as No. 1 on the Billboard Rock and Alternative Airplay chart. Who is listening to this stuff? Seriously, we need answers. 🤨
“Make It All Right” marked THE OFFSPRING‘s sixth No. 1 song on the Active Rock chart, following such classics as “I Choose” (1997), “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)” (1998), “The Kids Aren’t Alright” (1999), “Hit That” (2003), and “Gone Away” (1997), which stayed at No. 1 for five weeks and even got QUEEN‘s Brian May involved last year. Why, Brian, why? 🤦♀️ It was also the first time THE OFFSPRING ever hit No. 1 on both Alternative and Active Rock radio. Congrats, I guess? 🎉
On the Alternative Airplay chart, “Make It All Right” was their fourth No. 1 song, after “Come Out And Play (Keep ‘Em Separated)” in 1994, “Hit That” in 2003, and the legendary “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” which was inducted into Spotify‘s Billions Club. 11 weeks at No. 1 in 2008! Those were the days… or were they? 🤔 Anyway, they’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide, which is impressive, even if most of those sales were probably in the ’90s. 👴
Speaking of “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” it was added to Spotify‘s Billions Club after reaching one billion streams. Before that, it was certified platinum in the US, UK, and gold in Spain, Poland, Italy, Germany, and Denmark. It hit No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart for 11 weeks straight, making it their longest-running No. 1 single. The Billions Club, which started in 2020, lists all the songs with over a billion streams. THE OFFSPRING now joins the ranks of AC/DC, FLEETWOOD MAC, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Whitney Houston, THE KILLERS, and more. One of these things is not like the others… 😬
Last year was the 30th anniversary of THE OFFSPRING‘s six-times-platinum “Smash” album. Wow, 30 years! That’s like, a million years in rock ‘n’ roll time. Maybe it’s time to hang up the guitars and invest in some rocking chairs? Just a suggestion. 🤷
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