Blink-182

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I have always been a Blink-182 fan - the songs are catchy, and at times blissfully irreverent, and I generally just enjoy listening.

I was, of course, broken hearted when Tom was dropped and Matt Skiba brought in to replace him. Don't get me wrong - I actually like Skiba (I've been a fan of Alkaline Trio for almost as long as they've been a thing), and the Skiba Era Blink albums are actually pretty great... but it just doesn't feel like Blink-182 to me. Call it any other name and I'd be like "yeah these guys rock!", but I have a hard time with those Blink-182 albums because... and feel free to call me a purist here... without Tom it's not Blink-182.

But it's kinda moot now - Tom is back, and Blink-182 sounds like Blink-182 again.

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