blink-182 - One More Time... ALBUM REVIEW 

Bro u can’t criticise Blink-182 while dressed as an amalgamation of all three members

No red flannel, a win for blink-182

how nice of Anthony to give his first 182/10.

If it was called “two more times” then you would’ve given it a 10/10

a 5/10 from fantano for a blink 182 album is a shocker

10/10 Classic Daft Punk track

Regardless of how anyone feels about this album, we should all be glad the band survived and came together to make it

Didn’t even mention Turpentine once, that’s all I need to know about your stance on this album

I was pleasantly suprised by this album, especially both Anthem Part 3 and Turpentine. I think those two tracks stand up to blink's early albums.

Anthony giving this a 5/10 translates to a real world 8

Blink182 putting out a decent honest album= 5 out of 10 Soundcloud artist farting in a microphone= 10 out of 10

pleasantly surpised for somebody who doesn't really mess with blink its quite a decent score

Sure, it may not be the album of the year, but it is definitely the blink-182 album of the year.

"Dance With Me" and "More Than You Know" are great songs and no one will tell me otherwise

I actually really like the album, life long blink fan since Dude Ranch. I just think this album was them saying “hey, we can do all the sounds each of us like and be happy and not have to split up, or create new bands, or side projects” and I think they did a great job.

As cringe as it is at times I still love it. Saw them live last week and man they killed it

If they called the album “One More Time, You Know the Head Was Great,” then you would’ve given it a 10.

compared to the skiba records this was a breath of fresh air

If the album was called “One More Time” by Daft Punk he would’ve given it a 10

This was way more positive than I was expecting to be honest. A win is a win I guess

As a guy who never liked Blink ,I'm loving this album

You would have given this a 10 if it was called One More Pimped Butterfly...

I think Bad News is the best song on the album, it feels like an old Blink tune with much more lived experience behind it.

So glad that you finally gave your opinion Melon, I can't wait to enjoy half of the album

With how much Anthony hates blink, a strong 5 to a light 6 is a MASSIVE fucking win. The whole video he's seems genuinely mad that he has to be even a little bit positive about a handful of aspects of the album. Incredible.

I really enjoyed the album, easily the best they’ve put out since the untitled. I also loved how they played off the bands nostalgia, it felt right after Tom’s long awaited return. As cringy as it sounds I think what sets blink apart is there brotherhood, it’s relatable and comes through in the music. I hope this negative review doesn’t deter anyone from listening to it. I don’t know how anyone can listen to this album and sound this disappointed. I can only speak for myself but I’m stoked we have this new album to create awesome new memories with just like their earlier stuff.

I'd have loved a more organic touch on the production but overall I loved the album - It still shows Blink is willing to try new things, like the odd time signatures on some of this record, a first for the band I think

Was honestly expecting a “NOT GOOD” due to his disdain of pop punk, but I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s at least an 8 for me, but at least he didn’t trash it to the nth degree

Didn’t ever think Blink could recreate some semblance of who they last were on TOYPAJ. I do think there’s a generic quality to their songwriting, in trying to harken back to who they were. But I was pleasantly surprised to have a Blink album that I actually want to listen to in 2023.

Definitely their best since neighborhoods, maybe better. I expected a 4 from fantano, but a light 6 🎉

Blink said they made this album for them, I love the Box Car Racer song Terrified. Also super cool Travis got some vocals in!

bro really disrespected Terrified

Mark’s vocal chords were severely damaged during his chemotherapy and he had to see a vocal coach about getting his voice back. With that in mind this and him tour is a miracle and put this record ahead of a lot of others for me

It's a bit cringe but I just love the love the guys clearly have for each other Edit: I worded this wrong. The lyrics about loving your bros aren't cringe, those are very touching. I meant a lot of there "remember when we were kids" stuff is just not hitting for me

Terrified and Anthem Pt. 3 are some of the best songs on the album, come on Fantano

So cool of Anthony to bring awareness to this new Cali band with a lot of upside

I’ve been really enjoying the album so far, it’s been great to hear the guys back together and my band and I actually played One More Time at our most recent show last weekend (which was the week before the album came out)

I give it an 8 for sure. Maybe some of it is recency bias, but Anthem Part 3 really sets the tone for how strong I feel most of the album is with some nice diverse selections like Blink Wave, Terrified, Turpentine and Bad News. Easily their strongest since Untitled (2003) almost 20 years ago. Nice to see them back on top after IMO California and Nine being complete disasters.

Lol you can just tell Fantano just doesn't like Blink-182's music in general. Classic or otherwise.

I’m a big blink fan and was always going to love it - that being said, as with other albums I love that Melon ha critiqued, can’t ever question his call outs. The vocal correction, the writing in stages - with these bits adjusted then this album jumps up a good few points. Considering how much blink still rock live, I never leave a show worried about their vocal performances. Just give us that rawness on an album. What do you make of untitled Antony, would’ve been keen to know your opinions on that album?

When Anthony reviews albums, hes looking for innovation, creativity, and a brilliant artistic direction. blink-182 basically made a pop punk nostagia feast which is great for fans like myself, but we shouldnt be shocked that Anthony didnt rate this too favorably.

Dissing them for masturbation jokes? You should be ashamed for calling yourself a fan of Blink. These haters are basement dwelling hermits. Album of the year.

i recognize fantano doesn’t like the recent blink albums and honestly surprised he gave this a strong 5 to light 6, the criticisms were valid as a blink fan as well. i am curious what he’d give Enema of The State, TOYPAJ, Untitled and even Box Car Racer though

A strong 5 from fantano for a blink 182 album? Works for me. Totally agree that it is an improvement from their last album, also agree with the production. But for me it is all expected because since Jerry Finn ( as the 4th and very impactull member), it is impossible to reach the level of the albums enema till the self-titled.

More Than You Know is Blink masterpiece song

Curious what score Fantano would give to Blink's classic albums (Enema, TOYPAJ, Untiled). If those are 8s or 9s then this one is definitely a 6 or 7 in my books

Anthony really just doing this review cuz he has too 😂

wasn’t expecting to agree with much of mr Fantasia’s critiques but the one I most definitely do is the “radio disney pop-punk” sound of edging, or as I like to call it, “kidz bop blink”

I loved it. Best thing they’ve done since self-titled. Yet again Fantano trying too hard to be different. Anthem Part 3, Blink Wave, Bad News, all bangers ✌🏻

Terrified is a great song

Anthony blinked 182 times to control his tears of joy.

blink 182 getting a 5 was not on my bingo card this year

That thumbnail makes it seem you gave it a way lower score

This album follows all the other blink album trends of having a handful of songs that rock really hard and are super memorable, while the rest of the album just kind of exists to fill it. However, for long-time blink fans, this album is the best we could have hoped for with the return of the original trio and it delivers what we all wanted. It’s certainly not a groundbreaking album, and even as a longtime blink fan, I’m hard-pressed to give it more than like a 6, but I still really enjoy it. Can’t wait to see them on their tour later next year and I hope we get at least one more album with these three. The title track - One More Time - also hits hard and the music video hits even harder.

I loved it, and I understand that it's not a masterpiece, but it is fun and anthemic as you stated. Furthermore I think you might have been confusing Travis' vocal tracks on 'One More Time' for the amalgamation of the two voices. In fact Travis does a nice little bit of vocals throughout the album.

I quite enjoyed it. Turpentine has been on my brain since iit came out. When it comes to the nostalgia I agree to the point where if it was another band I wouldn't enjoy it.

If Fantano gives Blink a 5 that means it's closer to a 7 or 8.

One more time being the least favorite track on here is a crime

Fantano is the type of guy to call a joke about masturbation immature

could we have a review of fanfare by dorian electra please? i’d love to hear your thoughts

I actually genuinely really like this album. Which is funny because I have not liked any of their albums since their self titled

Bro actually shat on Terrified, it is such a banger, tsk tsk tsk.

I very much enjoyed this album and if you know the whole background story and everything that has transpired, makes it even more special. It’s a solid project in my mind 💯🤟🏽

it’s literally album of the year

I don't know, I wasn't too fazed by the heavy nostalgia on this album, though I can totally understand how it can get annoying. Considering the trajectory of the trio, I found the listen to be endearing more than anything, and it shows through the overall energetic performance on the record, regardless if some of the tracks did not hit as hard or were just drenched in clichés. Not having grown up listening to Blink, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed One More Time.

I thought this album was kind of a masterpiece, except for "Fell in Love" (that song isn't that good), but surprisingly there are a lot of bangers on this album.

Ah I really liked the Boxcar throwback song Terrified. The verse reminded me of There Is and Watch the World, and the chorus reminded me of Tiny Voices. One of the only songs that didn’t feel overly produced. Oh well. At least you kind of liked the album lol.

Edging as the lead single didn't have me very hopeful for the album, but I was pleasantly surprised! Some genuinely fun high energy tunes. The drums while I agree a bit intense mix wise fucking rocked and I even liked the bits of synth and style departures. My biggest criticism is just that a few tracks mid way blend together a touch and just exist as like "pop punk placeholder" type tunes. But all in all I was entertained and never felt the need to pull the rip chord.

Blink 182 I’m not a fan of but I can’t deny these guys have good chemistry. And happy they’re just enjoying themselves as legends. And unlike MGK, they’re actual Pop Punk icons and made amongst the best pop punk records arguably the best tbh. They’re worthy of praise and success unlike MGK.

I had a feeling he would rate it about a 5/10. Personally I would give it about a 6.5 to 7. Its got some straight bangers on it. However, some of the production is kinda wonky, and Edging and Fell in Love still are pretty bad, but I enjoyed the rest of the track list. Im excited to see what the future holds for the band 😁

Listened to it the other day and you pretty muted mirrored my thoughts. Good review!

Blink Wave claps my cheeks into next year that song slaps

What would it take for Anthony to give a listen and an opinion about Angels and Airwaves? Id love to hear what he thinks about Tom songwriting outside of blink. At leat their albums are produced decently and i think his songwriting shines so much more there. As a fan of Angels and Anthony i need an opinion. I also would love to know what he thinks of the Box Car Racer album, i think he would probably like it a lot more than blink albums

Honestly surprised he didn’t touch on this being the first album with Tom back too, that’s huge for them. I bet the album easily goes to a 7 with better production.

I've been waiting for this review! ❤

We get it, Melon, you gave it a 5 cuz they told you to blink 182 times.

Hadnt listened to Blink forever, and put on this album. It's incredible; it exceeds expectations .. has a real nothing to lose vibe, that is missing in this genre. These guys as a trio - just as good as the stadium best rock acts of all time. Even if it is a light 6.

just saw blink at when we were young and i can confirm that they’re humour does still hit

I’d like to see a second review in a few weeks as I feel it’s so grower of an album I do agree with the auto tune vocals suck and the mix is off but there’s some songs I wasn’t into at 1st that I now love

Curious to hear your thoughts on early Angels and Airwaves album !

Terrified is so awesome, I love that melon always hates the songs I love

It’s the best album they could’ve come out with in the present day. A bit overproduced at times, yes, but still a good album that you can tell they actually had fun making.

Damn, wasn't expecting you to tear the album apart like this, and cuz of all the criticism you gave I was honestly expecting a lower score. Personally I've been really enjoying this album, also I don't get the Nine hate, no its not the same sound as there old stuff but I personally think its great. Might be a hot take but nine is my favourite Blink album and this new album is up there with it.

I'm so glad you mentioned the vocal production. I read a bunch of reviews of this and none mention it - and for me, it really knocked the album down. I actually think without the vocals sounding like AI trained on Mark and toms voice I'd dig a lot of the songs... As is, kinda hard to listen to even if it is a return to form of sorts

Sheesh, I still love this band 😢

I was pretty happy with it. Terrified having that Boxcar sound was damn cool

Mad cause Tom's beanie looks better. Should have been a 10

I'll take a five, goddamn. That's like a 12/10 in my book lmao, did not think he'd wear anything that wasn't a Red Flannel.

If you have time you should review Ren - Sick Boi. An independent artist that got number 1 in the UK.

I was surprised how much I’ve been lovin this album. Also I’m really really surprised you didn’t touch on Mark’s lyrics. Idk if he wrote his own verses, and normally I love the guy, but good lord are his lines cringey in this album. Even on songs I like I just roll my eyes. “Sharks smell blood in the water, we’re all just lambs to the slaughter.” Bruh what’re you talkin about 😂

I would really like to see you go back through the discography. Would definitely be more enjoyable than the Limp Bizkit ranking anyway

A “one up from nine” is technically a 10. We win bois

Definitely some reasonable critique for sure - Production was the worst aspect to me. Everything feels very loud and compressed to the point where the drums punchiness and walls of sound just sound jarring. As mentioned, vocals were very pitch corrected and at times it blends okay due to the wall of sound, but it feels like it's masking itself behind problems that didn't need to exist. Overall I think the album has a lot of good happening for anybody that appreciates blink - enough that it outweighs a decent amount of the bad. I think that's also just the thing of having 17 tracks - Some strikeouts with some home runs. Personally I think the production and loudness kills what could have been even better.

Calipornia girls

Where did you get your beanie from??

I really enjoyed the album i have it as number 4 on my rankings right ahead of Neighborhoods. I feel like the nostalgic feeling of the album was going to be obvious with everything going on with them personally and coming back together it really feels like they are friends again. I also loved every song he talked bad about and hated Dance With Me. I guess our tastes don't align lol.

This album definitely gets a big lift from my deep love of the band itself. Any other band, I don't think I'd finish it. But as is, it does have a sincerity that makes me really like it. There's definitely some fun moments on the track. Ultimately, it's definitely not as good as their - imo - legendary discography, but it's serviceable. At least it's better than where Green Day went.

Uhhhhh, yeah i can agree. Im glad the iconic trio is back, but obviously youre not gonna get another Enema of the State. I love some songs, but i havent been replaying this album like i thought i would, its a real bummer.

Great video. I couldnt completely understand why I didnt like this album but a lot of your points made sense to me despite me not knowing enough about music to pick them out myself.

Anyone have any recommendations for someone who reviews more progressive rock tilted music? I'm thinking acts like Tesseract, Night Verses, Closure in Moscow, The Ocean, etc...