The Offspring

American punk rock band formed in the mid-1980s, fronted by Dexter Holland with guitarist Noodles; breakthrough came with 1994's Smash (reported in reviews as selling over eleven million copies worldwide). The group has a long career with stylistic shifts and continued releases through 2024.

Notable facts reported in the reviews: Smash (1994) is a landmark independent-label bestseller (over eleven million copies sold). Recent album Supercharged (2024) was produced by Bob Rock and released on Concord Records. The band has moved between raw punk roots and more commercial/pop-punk phases; early lineup and later lineup changes are repeatedly discussed in the reviews.

DeBaser reviews trace The Offspring's arc from 1980s origins and the massive impact of Smash (1994) through uneven later albums. Critics highlight consistent punk roots, commercial detours and recent energy on Supercharged (2024). Overall reception is mixed — reverence for early milestones and skepticism toward some later choices.

For:Fans of punk, pop-punk and alternative rock; longtime Offspring listeners and curious newcomers to the band's catalog.