The Offspring

The Offspring I’ll Be Waiting / Blackball 7″

What a pleasant surprise! Instrumentally varied, kick-ass punk with personal lyrics, both tracks camping out in the same area as early material by the LEFT. What’s more, there are hooks, nifty guitar breaks, and more than a little arranging skill. Highly enjoyable, and recommended.

• Reviewer Steve Spinali
• Label Black Label
• Issue MRR #52 • September 1987

The Offspring I’ll Be Waiting / Blackball 7″

Very good, early-style LA punk with clean hooks and straightforward melody. I don’t think it’s an insult to say they’ve got a sound that’s like early TSOL. Could use a full LP of this.

• Reviewer Dogtowne
• Label Black Label
• Issue MRR #49 • June 1987

The Offspring 6 Songs cassette

Yet another SoCal band that’s got good power, hooks, tunes, and delivery. Sort of D.I.-ish…a good job.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label self-released
• Issue MRR #37 • June 1986