![]() Lead singles 'Feeling This' and 'I Miss You' received the most radio airplay out of the four singles released, and peaked high on Billboard charts. It received positive reviews, with critics welcoming its change in tone. In addition, its recording process was long and often unconventional.įans were generally split regarding the band's 'new' direction, but the album proved successful, selling 2.2 million copies in the United States. The songwriting is more personal in nature and explores darker territory, touching upon the realities of adulthood and unexpected hardships. Its songs are sonically expansive and downcast, leading critics to view it as a more elaborate, mature side of the band. ![]() Recorded from January to October 2003 with producer Jerry Finn, Blink-182 marked a departure from the band's earlier work, infusing experimental elements, inspired by lifestyle changes (the band members all became fathers before the album was released) and side projects, into their usual pop punk sound. When they regrouped, they felt inspired to approach song structure and arrangements differently on their next effort together. Following their ascent to stardom and success of their prior two releases, the trio was compelled to take a break and subsequently participated in various side projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants). Blink-182 is the fifth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on Novemby Geffen Records.
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