Preliminary ruling on the new Offspring album:

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Now bear in mind I've only listened to it once thus far, but as it's been almost five years in the making, I'm quite excited to get this out there.

So, based on listening to it once: It's no Smash, and it's no Americana, but it's also no Splinter or Conspiracy of One. Thank God for that!

A longer review to come later, when I've listened more than once. =D