It’s been over 12 years or so since The Offspring released Days Go By, their last studio album, and it is probably for the best given that the band has, let’s be honest, only put out some mediocre records since 1998’s Americana. That’s not to say each release didn’t have its share of bangers, but aside from the occasional tune, all were quite forgettable for the most part. The good news is that Dexter Holland, Noodles and Pete Parada appear to have returned to the drawing board with Let The Bad Times Roll as it really does capture the spirit of the early days of the group. The opening track, “This is Not Utopia,” is a politically-driven assault on the current state of the USA complete with fast-paced riffs and gang chants. If it wasn’t for the distinctive sound of Holland’s vocals, it coul...
