Vintage 1998 The Offspring- Americana (CD, 1998) 5th Studio Album Punk Rock Band. Disc Scratches. See Pics. The image displays the album cover for Ame

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Vintage 1998 The Offspring- Americana (CD, 1998) 5th Studio Album Punk Rock Band. Disc Scratches. See Pics. The image displays the album cover for Americana by the American punk rock band The Offspring. Here's some information about the album: Release and Success: Americana is the band's fifth studio album, released on November 17, 1998, by Columbia Records. It was a highly successful album, debuting at #6 on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 10 million copies worldwide. Hit Singles: The album features several well-known hit singles, including "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)," "Why Don't You Get a Job?," and "The Kids Aren't Alright". Themes: Americana explores various musical styles, including pop-punk and skate punk, and critiques aspects of American culture such as consumerism, racism, violence, and alienation. Cover Art Interpretation: The album cover, featuring a child on a swing being approached by a monstrous insect, has been interpreted as symbolizing the contrast between an idealized view of America and its underlying realities. Following a worldwide tour in support of Ixnay on the Hombre (1997), the band commenced work on a new album in July 1998, with the recording sessions lasting for about two months. It was The Offspring's second and last album to be produced by Dave Jerden. All songs written and composed by Dexter Holland, except where noted. No.TitleLength 1."Welcome"0:09 2."Have You Ever"3:56 3."Staring at the Sun"2:13 4."Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" (contains a sample of "Rock of Ages" by Def Leppard, written by Robert Lange, Joe Elliott, and Steve Clark)3:08 5."The Kids Aren't Alright"3:00 6."Feelings" (Parody/cover of Morris Albert's 1975 single) (Morris Albert and Louis Felix-Marie Gaste, lyrical parody by Dexter Holland)2:52 7."She's Got Issues"3:48 8."Walla Walla"2:57 9."The End of the Line"3:02 10."No Brakes"2:04 11."Why Don't You Get a Job?"2:52 12."Americana"3:15 13."Pay the Man"10:21 Total length:43:37 The Offspring Dexter Holland – vocals, guitar Noodles – guitar, backing vocals Greg K. – bass Ron Welty – drums