Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge formed Blink-182 in Poway, California, with drummer Scott Raynor in 1992. Tom and Mark met through a mutual friend after expressing a shared love for the same punk rock bands. They started a band. Blink (without the 182) released a tape titled Buddha, which they sold at their shows. Eventually, the band gained more traction and was signed to San Diego’s Cargo Music, where they would release two albums, including Cheshire Cat, on February 17th, 1995. Tom’s distorted guitar opens album-opener “Carousel” with some power chords before moving on to a high-octave bass riff from Mark while the guitar rings before speeding up. Mark and Tom trade riffs before Tom reflects about a girl he has residual feelings for. As far as opening tracks go, it’s...