What Makes This Song Great? "What's My Age Again?" Blink-182

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Anytime I hear Blink 182 it makes me feel like it’s summer time I’m young and everything is going to be ok

[@mindmeld12345]

True story

[@necripto]

Pienso lo mismo cada año, cada verano.

[@gonzalococanoalvarez4587]

Damn, you're so right

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

Do you know "The Wonder Years"?! Same type of music but better vocals imho. Their new album is a KILLER!

[@PrettyLittleDitty2089]

True story 💯

[@jestersfolly]

As a drummer, I always appreciate when Rick turns into a little kid playing air drums during the isolated fills. Makes me smile.

[@urielarellano4810]

As an air drummer, I also appreciate this.

[@99drums54]

@@urielarellano4810 yes

[@numanuma20]

@@urielarellano4810 ha

[@fridonacci3478]

@@urielarellano4810 i like that❤🐢

[@DemonDrummer]

100% agree.

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

Ricks' really right on this one. It's a sad song. It's about realising that you're losing someone you love because you aren't growing up like everyone around you. Realising that it's costing you something, but not quite ready to accept that you need to change.

[@gkiss2030]

I think you are on point. Also think that it's a "to be youthful forever" type song.

[@Jester_jester415]

Tom once said that if there’s a person who never sees them but hear their songs he thinks to himself: what a deep serious musicians. But then he laugh so hard😆come on it’s a nice fun song from nice fun era of the band I think🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CientificalFer]

Yeah... but they also run around naked in the video.

[@Gregavision]

@@CientificalFerblink does a ton of coping/masking sadness with jokes and silliness. I think it’s intentional, and the juxtaposition is one of the things that made them feel relatable to so many people.

[@joegibbskins]

There’s an element of sadness to it, but the last part of the song is defiant. They’ve many years ahead to grow and fall in love, and they aren’t in an hurry. It’s a celebration of immaturity

[@lenin17301560]

The sadness in the music and lyrics take this song beyond “slacker anthems” and into genuine existential despair, that’s why it is still relevant and amazing to hear decades later.

[@razerow3391]

its more about maturity and about being in your early 20s. Literally the title says it all "what's my age again" ... Existentialism is not to do with that... LOL. I think you may need to learn what existentialism is. I suggest starting with Plato's forms to ease into it as it's quite heavy.

[@mattjohnson6227]

@@razerow3391 don't you think at a young age we are much less likely to be able to create purpose or find meaning in life versus when we have become older?

[@ronnierazor4302]

I red in an interview with Tom Delonge that he wrote the best songs when he was feeling depressive. This was a long time ago so correct me if I'm wrong

[@hotfudgemoney]

@@razerow3391 wow, lol... nerd.

[@renatoarauz7784]

@@razerow3391 yeah i think he was being sarcastic

[@Mgbruh]

Tom Delonge’s guitar tones on the early blink albums are the gold standard for this type of music

[@rabbitenjoyer6320]

Agreed. The palm muted power chords in this song & All The Small Things changed my musical tastes forever

[@NytronX]

Strat + Fender Princeton Chorus

[@babbiz29]

Kudos to Jerry Finn :)

[@jlee2025]

@@NytronX Seymour Duncan humbuckers into Mesa Boogie stacks. But you may be right about the clean tone.

[@icanfistu]

His rhythm tone reminds me a lot of Green Day’s Dookie album!

[@alexcesarz13]

I went to High School with Mark. I'm never not shocked at how big blink got. such a great guy

[@taylorstutts]

Tell a nice mark story

[@AUGUSTIN-MUSIC]

What was he like in highschool?

[@Max.the.Yorkie]

Nah…

[@C.Steamer]

Completely unverified

[@elduendevicente84]

😂😂😂

[@brendanfisher]

"Everything about the album is fantastic" I am so excited and a bit emotional that Rick Beato appreciates Enema of the State and Blink-182 in general!

[@conradschumacher4013]

He always has. Right from 'What makes the sing great' #1! I can't remember how I stumbled across Rick's channel but as a Blink 182 fan from back then I was hooked immediately. And I love the way this series has given me a new appreciation for not only songs I already loved but also stuff I hadn't really listened too

[@El-Scorcho]

He's got a soft spot for pop punk

[@tkdyo]

@ghost mall honestly, I was in the target demo and their persona still turned me off. But now I kind of regret I didn't just ignore it and enjoy the music because this video is making me super nostalgic and sad.

[@TheAlibabatree]

@ghost mall I dunno. As someone who usually hates “comedy music”, i actually like the immature nature of their lyrics on this record. There’s a certain innocence about it that both crass and wistful, and its something i dont hear much in lyrics.

[@tylerjennings8242]

This comment has 182 likes! No one touch it! Edit: Booooo

[@mariotorres4232]

You have to do "Feeling This" by Blink as well. Whats going on in the bass, and harmonies at the end is just magical. The biggest sounding album they have. According to Mark it's the best song they've ever done.

[@benjipc5637]

He should save that for the 182nd episode

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

I second this. There are so many things happening in that song!

[@JohnnyBoy14532]

Or Down, Adam's Song or Violence

[@AlexGetts]

That whole album is great.

[@SquareViking]

He should just do the whole album, starting with video 182 :P

[@Zerobloodify]

I've heard this song an insane amount of times in the last 10 years and I never heard Mark's little "Please stay with me" during the final chorus. Jesus Christ this record is so well done

[@DanAchtyl]

This! Now going back and listening again I can't believe I never heard it before.

[@ShilajitDasMahapatra]

Same. I wish more stems were available for us average enjoyers! 😅

[@brendanfisher]

I came here to write the same thing!!!!! I've had this record in regular rotation for over 20 years and I never knew that "Please stay with me" was in there. Amazing.

[@ChicagoSteve]

You know that the Beatles are singing the nursery rhyme/song "Frere Jacques" in Paperback Writer, right?

[@timothylong3722]

Same here, what a beautiful little touch among so many others.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I have been a blink fan since the beginning, and I've never heard the "Please stay with me" lyric at the end. There is at least 1 new thing I hear or learn during every single one of these videos. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing them!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

@ghost mall No no, like Cheshire and hugely Dude Ranch! That album got so much air time in my life it is actually stupid!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

@ghost mall I agree, Mark became a "good singer" and Tom always stayed... Tom. I like the contrast that they have, but it is most evident to me in Boxcar Racer's Elevator. Like after hearing a whole album of Tom's voice Mark comes in and it really is like "Oh, that's a contrast!" I always did like Enema though. I was a junior when it came out, so it was blasting out of the car with the windows down often... I will say that I hated the 2003 self titled album when it first dropped though. Ironically, it is my favorite blink album now I think. Dude Ranch still gives it a run though.

[@f3600]

@@TheCHRISCaPWN dude ranch is still on my rotation ! lol 40 here

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

@@f3600 Mine too, and I hot 40 in November. Wtf is happening to time!?!? 🤷‍♂️

[@Matt92Machine]

I know a lot of people say that, but I have always heard it.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

You just made me fall in love with this song all over again. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

Hey David, how is your riff with ABS-CBN? Have you finally got settled with their obligations to you before the Philippine government closed that TV and media Company last year?

[@handymadness]

100

[@TheForestBob]

Perfectly said 👌

[@DavidDiMuzio]

@@johannesalexandrius5749 Yes, they paid me after my post about it went viral.

[@chiptovey6015]

This song never gets old. I jammed with it during my practice this evening. I remember going straight to the store to buy this CD after the first time I heard it on the radio. I’ve always had a soft spot for good punk. Right away you knew this band was different. For a punk band, the writing and the playing is second to none in my opinion. The melody and the interwoven vocals were captivating. You knew who the hell Travis Barker was by the end of track 2. This album is a masterpiece. This band is incredible, and criminally underrated. It’s punk you actually have to know how to play guitar to play along to. Cover to cover there’s never a dull moment. My personal favorite on this album, Dysentery Gary.

[@chopst11x92]

This album is quite literally why I became a drummer. I was 9 when it dropped and it changed my life

[@crbradbury8282]

Hell yeah! Appreciate this anecdote!

[@TaylorandSchwartzTalkSports]

I always tell people the drums on Enema of the State are impeccable.

[@Splandrocity]

"Who is this Barker guy?" - me in 1999 about to have my mind blown

[@EasyCure0]

I was about 13. Took only a few weeks to save up for the CD, took almost a year to save up for the guitar. 🤟🏼 Buddy and mine literally went to a Sam Ash the same day, bought our starter guitars and immediately went home to learn these songs.

[@avlasyuk85]

Yeah, Travis definitely inspires people to do drums

[@mattwhite399]

Really got into this record and band when I was a 16. Then I got deep into “virtuoso” type guitar players and bands and fell into the whole “Tom DeLonge sucks” thing, and I relegated Blink to the category of “guilty pleasure.” Fast forward 20 years, and I haven’t listened to the virtuosos in almost as long because their music is so, so boring. But I’m sitting here humming these Blink 182 guitar parts before they even show up in the song. No one cares how “good” you are at your instrument. It’s all about what you make people feel. That’s what makes a song great, and what makes it stand the rest of time. Tom & Mark are absolutely fantastic!

[@deltab9768]

Wish I could like this 200 times. Being able to play "hard" pieces is just another tool you can use to make better songs. It doesn't mean every hard song will be good. If you can make a good song without it being hard to play then more power to you... and a lot of listeners as well.

[@michaellnbnj]

"No one cares how “good” you are at your instrument. It’s all about what you make people feel." - Yes! No truer words were ever spoken & I totally believe that's what listeners are looking for in music.

[@michaellee990]

Great comment dude. I was 14 when Enema came out. I championed it and all my peers at school loved it. By the time we were 16 they all got into the virtuoso type stuff and were hating on blink whilst I was still jamming hard on them. I never stopped and never bowed to the peer pressure. All that poop they were listening too has literally disappeared into the ether, whilst Enema still sounds as good today as it did in 1999. Literally a month or so ago Tom put out the latest Angels and Airwaves album and is still absolutely killing the melodies and hooks on pretty much every track. IMO blink are one of the greatest bands of all time, although I wish they called it a day after Tom left and renamed the band when they reformed with Skiba. The one thing that separated blink from all the others was the magic of Mark and Tom as no one else could replicate it. Without that formula they just became another pop punk band and have damaged thier legacy. Find me a better opener to any album in history than Dumpweed. I'll wait. 🤘

[@januszplaysguitar]

My thoughts exactly! I went through the same phase, where I listened (and played) to music only because it was hard and technical. But, being completely honest, I don't think that I could recall any of the songs from the virtuosos catalogue, whereas bands like Blink, or my first love, Linkin Park, I can recall in an instant.

[@brunomartinello1114]

@@michaellee990 IKR (about dumpweed)... but Anthem pt puts up a great competition imo.

[@moopsin59]

The “please stay with me” Mark sings in the last chorus is so perfect

[@seanlynch7293]

Always heard it but thought it was Tom

[@imkool51391]

@@seanlynch7293 I've been listening to blink for over 20 years and never even knew that was part of the song. Rick is the best

[@seanlynch7293]

@@imkool51391 i just heard it because I blast music in my earphones to the point where when they outta my ears I hear it clearly

[@DV-zv4ox]

@@imkool51391 Don't you mean, Jerry Finn is the best? This song has Jerry written all over it.

[@jonnylawless6797]

I always knew there were lyrics there, but I never knew what they were. I assumed it was "stay away" lol

[@FattyMateo]

I love that a hardcore musician like Rick can appreciate a deceivingly simple band like Blink. You're a ray of sunshine Rick

[@blondeboy5582]

Simple but one of the most influential band of the 90s-00s

[@jarsenberg]

I could listen to Rick gush over Blink songs all day. So many people write off Blink and Rick's probably one of the few people of his musical caliber that totally gets their charm.

[@khamlisesangtam1802]

You can say simple guitar but don't say Travis drumming a simple bruh 🙏

[@metallurgico]

I wouldn't call the drum fills of their songs "simple" lol

[@ZZ-db7le]

I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@mikekirby2085]

I cant count how many times ive heard this song. Had no idea that some of those harmonies were in there. It always just sounded perfect. Now i know why. Thank you Rick.

[@cyrusbryant4541]

You didn’t notice those harmonies?? Lol they’re so high in the actual mix.

[@mikekirby2085]

@@cyrusbryant4541i have partial hearing loss and a constant ringing.

[@drunkpinata1210]

Check out Foo Fighters - My Hero. Similar hidden harmonics even though you’ve heard it many times.

[@jasongravely7217]

14 year old me listened EVERY SINGLE DAY.

[@jlack1985]

@@cyrusbryant4541 It's not surprising, really. "All the Small Things" came out when I was in junior high, and I listened to it probably thousands of times, played along with it while learning how to play on guitar hundreds of times, never knew there was a keyboard part in the chorus until I watched Rick's video on it. Now I can't not hear it whenever it comes on. The same can be said for harmonies that are a little hidden amongst everything else going on in the song.

[@bradleymartin8606]

"Why would you wish that on me?" is one of my favourite lines of all time. The song builds with it's lyrics, but then that line is a great human statement

[@lathspell87]

I love Rick's appreciation of pop-punk.

[@jimchesnutt7879]

I think it's more an appreciation of good songcraft. He generally can find something positive in almost any genre. Even when he reviews the top 10 popular songs (which are generally crap IMO) he finds good things to point out.

[@El-Scorcho]

9:05 Mark and Tom's voices balance each other out so well. Mark has a lower, steady mid-heavy vocal range while Tom's voice is much higher pitched, more trebley. Stacked on each other like that works perfectly.

[@ProfessorM_PhD]

Much like Serj and Darron

[@RC-fi8nn]

Tom has the rasp at times too, which blends well with Mark's cleaner style. Perfect mix

[@Allagi22]

Blink 182 was always way more than most people gave them credit for. There was a lot of pop-punk/skater/slacker rock stuff happening in the late 90s but Blink 182 transcended the labels and the genres. Amazing music, lyrics, and vocals. One of the best American bands of all time. As important as The Doors. Not to mention they inspired generations (and generations to come) to pick up an instrument and jam.

[@blortkrendl711]

Lol

[@paul_2883]

I totally agree with you 🤘🏼

[@kevinbabineaux3014]

Not even close to the doors youngster

[@paul_2883]

@@kevinbabineaux3014 of course they are

[@erfosfomaurisalvi]

@@kevinbabineaux3014 he said important not necessarily better, and i agree

[@miqdadfaizun]

travis's drum, mark's bass, and tom's guitar in the breakdown part of this song was absolutely brilliant

[@unbiasedjisoostan3716]

I think Tom is totally underrated as a guitarist. He's pretty good in creating catchy guitar riffs both in blink and AvA.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Tom is my favorite guitarist ever, but its kind if hard to call him underrated.

[@higuk999]

Tbh I think blink miss toms writing

[@keatonsmith8024]

Tom is a genius for taking nursery rhymes and injecting them with steroids.

[@Jacksabbath44]

i think most of the arpeggios and "leadish" parts were Mark's ideas, but most of the structure and heavy riffs are Tom's work

[@Neon_Rust]

It depends what you consider a good guitarist. I much prefer songwriting to technical skill. And Delonge is absolutely up there in song writing ability. His riffs aren't usually very hard. But they're damn good. And that's more important to me.

[@Aphelion_Music]

I swear, the "Please Stay With Me" part always rips my heart out. Such a great song, expertly produced and perfectly executed

[@anne-mariev.3295]

I feel the same! It does something to me everytime I listen to this song - and I've listened to it a million times!

[@cold_chili3356]

Where does the "Please stay with me" part come in? I've never heard that in this song before!

[@Aphelion_Music]

@@cold_chili3356 it’s in the last chorus, the one that starts with “And that’s about the time that she broke up with me”, it’s panned on the left (I think) right as the main vocal line says me! It’s always been one of my favorite parts :)

[@Jimminityjabooboo]

Jerry Finn was the fourth member of blink. This album and TOYPAJ are masterpieces of mixing and production.

[@isthatchrisk]

Legitimately. Other than Travis, they aren't good musicians...at all. BUT, they are great songwriters. Because as good as Finn was, the songs themselves need to be put together well to really come together. They had the perfect minds to combine their favorite styles of music into the Pop world.

[@Jimminityjabooboo]

@@isthatchrisk can’t disagree with you. As much of a fan of blink as I am, they are terrible and especially live. They were really good at writing melodies and Travis was good at getting Mark and Tom to expand on their writing style more, but their songs were very 2 dimensional in how they are written, where Finn’s production and mixing made it 3 dimensional and added character that makes the songs feel nostalgic. There really was something special in those days with Blink and not a lot of bands can capitalize and make that happen

[@jefferyk5203]

Don’t forget the self titled album!! Jerry kills it in that album too!

[@davidhasselhoff380]

As a long time Blink 182, it warms me how much love Rick gives to this record and Blink in general.

[@arsonor]

Those extra vocals are the end: “…please stay with me…” Never noticed those before. Thank you for shining light on the little details.

[@thomas_corbet]

I'd always thought Mark was singing "wait wait wait wait", until today...

[@mikegotsmoney]

Lol 20 + Years of this song and this is the first time i heard them also.

[@etal6018]

Ditto.

[@philyates7670]

Yep, me too.

[@christ9359]

Almost everything Rick does makes me feel inferior, but his air drumming skills make me feel pretty good about my own air drumming.

[@Texturas75]

If there''s such thing as "air-drumming skills" then mine are average or a litrle above that".

[@Greyhoundsimp000]

Lmao

[@punkdoggo211]

As an actual drummer, I love watching people air-drum XD

[@christ9359]

@@punkdoggo211 I bet it's a riot. I know just enough about drums to have a decent idea of where the basic elements of the beat are being played, but I'm sure I look foolish, lol.

[@Seyrofficial]

HAHAH no one’s ever gonna take that from you! :D

[@GregGallagher]

This makes me so happy to see you recognizing the sheer simplistic genius in Hoppus and Delong’s approach to songwriting. Such a fantastic album, I’m sure Finn had a lot to do with why the album is so perfect. Also, Travis Barker came into the band shortly before they started work on this album and he was a game changer for Blink. I just love this album so much. I was 11 years old when it came out and it still fucking rips

[@jarsenberg]

Same. Every song on this album is amazing. I also can't help but smile to see Rick break down the little details that make this song and Blink so great when most musicians I know tend to dismiss the band. I would love for Rick to do a video on one of their deep cuts in the future. There's so many songs from this album and the next that weren't released as singles but are still some of their best work.

[@pticatori]

Travis Barker made Blink182's already cool sound a _signature_ sound. Without Travis they'd still be a good sturdy pop punk band, but _with_ him they are legends.

[@GregGallagher]

@@pticatori agreed

[@joell.9642]

The vocal harmonies Blink puts together are absolute top notch. The outro to Feeling This deserves a video all to itself.

[@TheArcticPyro]

Yes! Would love to see Rick talk about that song

[@Steamerbeen]

Agreed

[@BonesJonus]

Totally agree, glad someone else appreciates that outro. I have a friend who is pretty militant about Feeling This being their worst song, and I always tell him the outro alone makes that impossible.

[@SonicSega0964]

@@BonesJonus Your friend needs help, even Mark Hoppus himself says Feeling This is their best song, and Travis agrees.

[@terrymcginnis4633]

it kind of reminds of the Beatles man they had such a great harmonic timing

[@electricmaster23]

You probably won't see this, Rick, but i went down a Jerry Finn rabbit hole for the last couple of hours because of you, consuming everything there is online I could find about him. I know it was kind of a throwaway line, but you are honoring his legacy by shining a light on him, and that is what musical appreciation is all about. _Dookie_ , _Enema of the State_ , and _All Killer No Filler_ ? A punk trifecta.

[@fullbeans983]

KZbin comment sections are mostly dogwater but Rick's comment section never fails to be beautiful

[@verzure]

wow did not know he did All Killer No Filler, that's unreal

[@matthewackermanaski9687]

Dear You by Jawbreaker

[@seb9093]

Crimson by the Alkaline Trio!

[@westhesoikid]

@@matthewackermanaski9687 My favorite album of all time!

[@HouseDaddyHouse]

Love when Rick breaks down blink. As simple as they may sound, or as easy as the chords might be to play, what and how blink makes a song, the full piece is really is a work of art. 3 underrated song writers along with Jerry Finn a very underrated producer. Great vid! Edit: side note, wanted to point out early in the video when Rick touches on the melody saying “that’s twinkle twinkle little star”. Very astute observation because a few years ago (although Mark wrote this specific song) when Tom Delonge was featured in Ernie Ball’s pursuit of tone documentary he said he wanted to make nursery rhymes on steroids, and this is a great recognition by Rick. Tom as well as Mark and Travis certainly succeeded in making brilliant, music selling millions on doing such in an underrated tremendous way.

[@tomlohrmann4445]

I've always held the (somewhat unpopular) opinion that this is one of the best produced songs ever. The harmonies, the infectiousness of the melodies, the length of the song, the simple yet brilliant lead guitar riff...something about all of it makes you want to listen again and again. This record changed the way a lot of people saw this style/genre long-term and I think that happened because of Jerry Finn's influence.

[@javimania111]

Mark singing "please stay with me" in the background in the last part of the song is a niiice touch

[@oaomcg]

I've listened to this song 1029320239 times and i think this is the first time i've heard that...

[@HofTheStage]

Dude, that first Blink 182 episode basically introduced me to your channel (along with those Dylan pitch-perfect videos). Grew up listening to Blink 182 and similar pop-punk bands, so this is really nostalgic for me, brings me back to my pre-teen and teen years. As always, awesome video, and this just shows when you make quality content, people will stick around like me for 4 years, and hopefully many more to come :) Edit: Also, I've always loved that panning detail at 12:36 when Mark's voice comes through the right headphone first then repeats itself a bit louder through the left headphone while his main vocal continues the chorus with the different lyrics for the last chorus only.

[@joshdouglas1911]

Fuck yeah dude. I found Rick the exact same way! Massive fan of old school punk rock and pop punk. Just started a new pop punk band to feel this nostalgia in my 30s 😅 on ya mate

[@StevenW182]

That panning bit is one of my all time favorites.

[@jarsenberg]

Same, I've been watching this channel ever since the beginning of this series and if the KZbin algorithm didn't recommend it to me due to it being a Blink video, I might never have discovered Rick.

[@sorenvelice5088]

@@aaronm.3581 that'd be a long quest

[@punkkid21]

Same page club

[@wompa70]

Rick's "whoo" alone is worth the price of admission.

[@BUBBA1207]

Rick hits the nail on the head for why Blink is so enjoyable musically for me. Their best songs have this kind of underlying melancholy to them despite being so fun.

[@atvena]

Feeling and fun

[@scootpittmantv]

It’s so nice to have an intelligent musician show how well thought out song construction makes all the difference in well written music no matter what genre. I really appreciate all the effort that you put in to these songs and making these videos A true musical gem you are.

[@wpgspecb]

Ok. 12:25 to 12:55 actually made me cry, I don't know why. I've always loved this song but this section, isolated, just brings me to tears.

[@Y1001]

Nostalgia

[@wpgspecb]

@@Y1001 fucking ninjas and onions

[@bobbydrex5268]

Need a full version of this song like that

[@n3v3rsvff3r2]

Damn. You right about this.

[@noumanintown]

I can't believe I've never heard those layers. This must be why some people have those incredibly expensive amps and speakers - assuming these layers are better revealed on those type of HiFi setups.

[@joshbendix6102]

Been a fan of blink for over 20 years now and I NEVER knew about those extra vocals they put in that last chorus, that’s so cool I learned something new about a song I’ve heard probably thousands of times

[@MattJensen66]

You hot the nail on the head with the melancholy in blink songs. So many sound incredibly upbeat but there's this bit of sadness to them. Like they are trying to convince themselves to sound happy. There is something in there that sets them apart from most other pop punk.

[@marmaladecream2233]

the sound of antidepressants?

[@atvena]

You get it

[@zeb_reynolds]

bittersweet vibes

[@edrzl]

This song takes me back to my early teenage years. What great memories it brings back

[@reddoo8936]

I love Rick Beato not just for his knowledge of music, but his appreciation of all kinds of it.

[@Blissfullyjae]

Getting this new video on my birthday, being one of my favorite bands of all time, just feels so great! Thank you Rick!

[@grasped2]

Happy Birthday, El! 🎉

[@joshuamcmillin7631]

Same. Happy birthday

[@serjsidey7348]

Mark & Tom are excellent song-writers & singers, but Travis was the main reason this album went stratospheric. I honestly don't know if any other drummer would have or could have done what he did with those songs.

[@simplebutnotsolongname6642]

I don’t necessarily agree. His work was great on that album, but Honestly, any great Drummer that can work with Blink could play on that album and it still would’ve worked (it’d be Different, for sure, but still). I think the Reason for That album being Stratospheric was because Of Jerry Finn. He made them Sound so perfect as a band in their performances, helped get the Best guitar and Bass Tones and make them sound so rich and fat as hell; Made Travis Sound Bombastic as Fuck on that record. Listen to the Enema demos, especially Dumpweed, and compare it to the album. Massive leap in sound. He made Everyone sound so grand and great, and highlighted them (especially Travis) so well; Production Can Make a Huge difference for a song, especially if a band wants to get better Radio play. His overall Production and Collaboration with them was what set them over the moon and they worked with him for basically anything till he Passed. I don’t think they would’ve gotten as far with just Travis drumming and Minimal production. Not to mention strong label backing and Advertising too.

[@Duke9089]

I’d say the producer had a HUGE influence on the writing lol

[@willudallmusic]

Yep, lots of this bands' 'new' audience would never have heard drums like that before. People always love to down play him as a drummer, but he changed the drumming world without a doubt, and this album being so successful brought him to the world.

[@adam-yk6yd]

I never heard the “please stay with me” at the end. You’re absolutely right that the magic of blink was that for all the humour and the antics in videos, their best songs had a sense of sadness and confusion that chimed so perfectly with the audience they were playing too

[@benharrison5816]

I got the Enema CD as an Xmas present 1999. Listened to straight through with headphones on that night, and it sounded so good. It's right up there with Dookie as an all-time fave pop-punk album.

[@rumbalala]

You breakdowns are truly eye opening Rick, and your enthusiasm is so infectious. Thank you 🙏

[@mrXlaughteR]

Wow... never heard the backing vocal of Mark singing "Please stay with me" until right now and I've been listening to this since the release date!

[@Bubu567]

You weren't supposed to notice it easily. That was basically the point of the song. He couldn't express that part of himself over the loud unserious version of himself he shows the world. The way he really feels is expressed in all the small things, not the things immediately noticeable.

[@jakeblair8876]

Same

[@goodolbronco]

I love this guy separating the tracks so we really know what’s happening

[@aislingdonnelly1992]

Do you how he does it actually?

[@RCAvhstape]

He's been doing these breakdowns for four years now, and the rest of his videos are full of music knowledge. His first breakdown on Blink-182 is what caused his channel to blow up finally, best subscription ever.

[@automachinehead]

rick has been the best thing in youtube since about 4 years ago man

[@ef42975]

@@aislingdonnelly1992 Most probably taking the Guitar Hero/Rock Band isolated tracks

[@patrick9865]

I always kinda thought of Blink as a guilty pleasure. Was pop punk, sounded mildly cheesy, but I still liked it. Now I listen to Beato break it down, and I understand actually why I liked it (still like it).

[@aro327]

Blink is my life. It brings me back to specific times in my life. Every song means something to me.

[@slash196]

I had listened to music before, had a tape of Dookie and some Weird Al records, but I tell you, I can remember exactly where I was when I first heard this song on the radio. It absolutely lit me on fire, I had never heard anything so compelling. This is the song that got me into music.

[@patrickjostmusiker]

THANK YOU, Rick, for letting that organ-vocal-guitar-part at the end stand for itself for several seconds. Watching it the first time, I was actually scared you might cut in, which of course you'd be allowed to. But the fact that you let it play and enjoyed it yourself, is what makes this channel great for musicians and non-musicians alike.

[@liamgallagher4562]

Having Rick's blessing on Blink-182 is like throwing open the gates of heaven

[@daphunkyzzindahouse]

The bridge is so magical, I wish it was longer I could listen to it in loop

[@KillingTimeBR]

can’t believe it’s been 4 years! Started watching this series in my sophomore year of high school, now freshman in college, and still watching

[@johnsaras1]

That bridge almost sounds like something The Cure would’ve done. So good

[@DotDotDottt]

partly because mark and tom both loved the cure

[@yunak9665]

That or Echo & The Bunnymen. Big 80s New Wave/Progressive vibes either way.

[@romuloferreira9251]

Mark's pop sensibility is uncanny, truly remarkable.

[@TomStrahle]

The chorus changes are reminiscent of the original MTV theme. Brings in instant familiarity.

[@ChicagoSteve]

So glad to see this high up in the comments. This is a very important part of experiencing this song, whether you realize it or not. Would have loved to hear Rick's take on it.

[@Jreb1865]

I remember seeing Blink on MTV when they still played music. One of my favorite songs ever...

[@lulimarx]

Yes!!

[@BlakeDover]

Hearing the drums isolated is incredible… Travis is one of the best. Awesome breakdown as always!

[@everope]

Truly

[@larspetrus3917]

At least live, he *completely* carried that band!

[@drummerAVA]

The final chorus up to the end is just so satisfying…

[@tarantinoish]

This song is really hard to play, so I would appreciate it if you guys didn’t pay attention to me for the next two to three minutes

[@GruffGames]

"Hey, Mark.."

[@philmumby6047]

I was looking for the Easter egg comment for blink fans. I found it...

[@claudeman]

[Crowd cheers] [slightly away from the mic] "shut the fuck up!"

[@karmaceutical3963]

they really put on such great shows, i still laugh every time i listen to that album, its got a standup routine baked in

[@grantonrigney9208]

HEY MARK

[@es4326]

Tom's palm muting is incredible. The reason it sounds so good is because he mainly uses fast down strokes. Such a basic skill but if you listen to songs like dumpweed, especially live, it's incredible how fast he does them standing up with a relatively low hanging guitar. Glad Rick made reference to that!

[@LalisasToxicHusband]

Ramones used downstrokes only; definitely one mark of a great punk rock sound

[@MattGoings]

Greatest palm mute tones ever.

[@MrThePenutpie]

Never noticed how clear that transition sounds on isolated guitar at 4:50 Jerry Fin and Tom Lord-Alge killed it on blending everything together so seamlessly on the full band mixes

[@iangpark]

12:30 to 12:53 is probably my favourite section of any pop-punk song. incredibly simple yet absolutely beautiful.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

When Blink 182 comes on the radio in 2022, you still know it’s Blink. No easy task for a band that many of us thought would land in the bargain bin after a few years like the hundreds of other ‘Green Day knockoffs’ or ‘Tony Hawk background bands’. Maybe they weren’t as simple of musicians as we thought.

[@rubberthe3]

They're both catchy and recognizable. Originally catchy? Idk lol

[@jokerswildio]

I always thought Blink was underrated in their musicianship

[@c.miller]

It's unfortunate that their talent as musicians and songwriters kind of get put aside because of the "juvenile" nature of most of the lyrics people know and have heard.

[@leolinovieira]

"Maybe they weren’t as simple of musicians as we thought."- Perfect input.

[@bhscaps]

@@c.miller Granted the lyrics of some (most) of their songs are juvenile, but they do represent teen angst in some ways, with the likes of "Anthem part 2", "First Date", "Going Away to College", and many more, and even address serious issues like with "Stay Together for the Kids" or "Adam's Song".

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

This entire album is a production masterpiece, regardless of if you like the music or not.

[@djustinger]

A rare perfect album. Blink nailed it. Simplicity and complexity...

[@alexhowe]

I always thought that the harmony vocal part that comes in on chorus 4 of this song was saying "please stay away from me" but it's actually "please stay with me" and this has changed the feel of the entire song for me.

[@richardturgeon]

This is poetic. I've listened to this record a million times since it came out. I even play it for my kids. I saw this tour. I love your appreciation for it, but also the insights. You nailed it. The melancholy especially. Love how you take this record seriously, as it should be.

[@atvena]

Well said

[@timbrakefield8313]

Just watched a interview where Tom was saying they all came from broken homes and were using music for "force" happiness... Which makes so much sense when you consider their music has that sad melancholy undertone , despite the speed and upbeat surface level.

[@randallbrakob7047]

I'm begging you Rick.. PLEASE do Feeling This... It might be the most well produced/designed Blink song ever.

[@mTwMarco]

That would be great!

[@kautionhydro5410]

The ending harmonies on that song always give me chills

[@allentate3760]

I'm 64 and last year that song was my most listened to song on Spotify.

[@JoeBlue415]

Wow. It’s amazing all the “small” things you point out that are revelatory - the the bass break with the drum fill and organ on the chorus, none of which I heard or paid attention to before. Also, the idea that you don’t need complexity for things to be effective, like the the bass chord progression with the simple guitar picking. You’re spot on about the vocal harmonies. I also love the range of musical subject matter that you cover - one day it’s Martha Argerich then blink 182. And, of course the interviews with the legends!!! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@TMan4You]

Every time I hear this tune I always think that Al Yankovic is singing the background harmonies. LOL!

[@WyattScott]

old school punker that opened for the Ramones in 88’ here to say those Blink guys were/are genius songwriters.Lots of Crusty old douchers got way too much hate for this band that was trying and succeeded in having some fun, being original and not taking themselves too seriously. Now they of course are no Clash, the best punk band ever but they are kids from Poway near where i grew up in Oceanside CA and that’s a whole different reality. They did this area i grew up in very proud. i was playing in bands in San Diego and think we even shared the bill with them one time back in the 90’s.

[@sailormatlac9114]

You see, back in the 90s, I barely didn't like that kind of music, yet, the musicality of Blink made me appreciate them and I got hooked to some point. I had a summer job at a plant nursery and two younger guys would bring their radio with cassettes and played Blink all day long! Now, more than two decades later, I can say they have a special place in my heart.

[@hahahajackmyswag]

No you weren't. I saw your band. 2/10

[@Skatebetter]

The “please stay with me” background vocals in the last chorus always hit me right in the feelings. The song starts off so playful/innocent but then gets somber and somewhat serious at the realization of what growing up really means- add in losing someone you love and man what a punch.

[@jhouse6352]

I remember rocking to this album on cd in my detachable face stereo in my blue 92’ Pontiac Sunbird years ago. Great times.

[@adrian4397]

This album was a huge part of my teenage years. Whole album is fantastic.

[@ale0kiss]

Blink-182 always makes me wanna cry. I don't quite understand why. Maybe it's because it was one of the first bands i would listen to, coming from my sister's stereo, and it takes me back. And like Rick said, they have that melancoly feel, that "deeper" sound unlike any other punkrock band. Also this band makes me feel sad because i think that at some point in history people won't feel what I felt with this band (or not even listen to it), and that crushes me. Strange feeling...does anybody feel that way about a band?

[@boxeclectic]

Couldn’t agree more with this sentiment.

[@sarrystylesofficial]

I feel the same

[@Ejmillanv]

I'm glad you said how good the palm mutes were, because if Tom was/is REALLY good at something it's palm muting the hell out of chords nicely.

[@claygilchrist632]

There's just so much energy in their music, always a delight to hear.

[@emlix1]

I'm glad someone else spotted Blinks' kind of emotional subtext if you will: they sound on the surface like three frat-boys dicking around, but there's so often an undercurrent of sadness or regret. "Reckless Abandon" is a good example.

[@had0165]

Was 18 when this came out - what an album for that age of one’s life. As a guitarist at that time and for years after, so many people would diss Blink as being too simplistic and boring musically to have any credibility, probably impacted by their stage demeanour as jokers. I’m glad you covered this Rick as it is one of the best pop punk songs of all time and has layers of musicality underneath.

[@ethanjto]

Jerry Finn produced AFI’s Decemberunderground, which has the best sounding guitars on any album I’ve ever heard.

[@robjgolde3221]

They do sound amazing but I think I like the production on Sing the Sorrow better. Also helps that Jade Puget is such a solid guitarist too, so he’ll sound good no matter what.

[@lachlanwatson1817]

@@robjgolde3221 STS is practically begging for a remaster. I was hoping for a 15 year, hopefully 20 years is when it happens…

[@johnnyschiavella9975]

@@lachlanwatson1817 STS holds up so well today that I don't see why a remaster would be necessary.

[@ZackSeifMusic]

100% agreed

[@scottbaines4747]

He also did Vendetta Red's "Between the Never and the Now". Great record.

[@ZachHale8]

Crazy, this came out in middle school for me and my ears probably weren't that great then. I never noticed all of these vocal harmonies. The guitar + vocals parts he shows are crazy. Never noticed that until now.

[@fredwordsmith]

Thank you for confirming the organ in the last chorus. I have always thought that sounded extra lush. Now I know why. These videos, especially for a blink fan, are phenomenal viewing. Thank you for not looking down your nose at these songs. There is genius in their simplicity.

[@arnodesogus3540]

I would love to see a video on Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue. That was also mixed by Tom Lord-Alge. I think Pop-punk has a lot to offer.

[@jonathanmong4927]

that violin tho

[@Real28]

Ocean Avenue just hits different

[@SeanLuxforde]

YES, please. Ocean Avenue is the first song I ever truly fell in love with as a kid and is the reason I've been into pop-punk my whole life.

[@arnodesogus3540]

@@SeanLuxforde Yeah, man. I feel the same. It's my personal pop-punk anthem or something. The band in general has a lot of good stuff in their catalog. They're good musicians and write good songs. I loved their music as a teenager and came back to it ten years later with a more open mind and I fell in love again. That music has a certain energy.

[@jonpolm864]

Pop punk is hated on for the reason of being popular. The music is fucking fantastic and appeals to most basic human musical wishes. The universal appeal though annoys people who like to seem superior to people who think having more eclectic tastes makes you a smarter human.

[@craigalbers2797]

Hey Rick, please do Feeling This! Such a layered, perfect song. So much to dig up!

[@germanofeijo7824]

I'd rather see I Miss You

[@atvena]

@@germanofeijo7824 nah I miss you is already stripped back it's more interesting to strip back a banger

[@ricardoconqueso]

Please do Blink 182's "Always". Great synth parts in that one too

[@DetroitLionsDynasty]

Don’t get greedy. He’s already blessed us with 2 blink videos. Do you know how many more complex songs he has masterfully broken down? Lol

[@guydavis2925]

Love this! The face pulled at 8:28 - universal expression for "yup, this rocks"

[@galacticbob1]

The Bass Face 😖

[@derrickoliver7786]

Man this Dude inspires the hell out of me!! I love how isn’t stuck in any one genre he covers it ALL!!! With crazy heart and feelings I’m a life long fan!!!!!!

[@joelbevan5965]

I love when Rick talks about the sus2 chord at the end, that particular chord's sound has always stood out to me and pulled at the heartstrings. This is what's amazing about music - how a single sound can make the listener feel that way. How it can evoke memories and feelings. And as for the whole outro of What's My Age Again, it's amazing. Even the way Mark says "again" for the last time has something about it. Whenever I listen to that intro it puts me into the mind of the end of summer for some reason, like the fun is over. Sometimes it makes me feel optimistic, other times sad. And that's why I love music. Never stop exploring music, there's something out there for everyone and videos like this help us to appreciate everything that goes into it and makes the songs we love. I love seeing all of you share your joy for music. Rock on 🤘

[@dplunk13]

That pop-punk chorus cord progression is extremely my jam having grown up on Green Day/The Offspring as a kid and then getting Blink/Sum 41 as a young adult. Sum 41 does a similar thing with mixing up the way they play verses like Blink does here. Thinking of something like The Hell Song that just keeps things fresh throughout the verses so that you aren't bored waiting for the chorus. Great stuff as always, Rick.

[@Blindconcept]

19 years listening to this song and its the first time I hear the "please stay with me" Awesome series as always Rick.

[@Tonjit41]

Yah dude!! You blew my mind with the synth in All The Small Things.

[@exoticreaper9982]

glad to see someone else loves chuck, super underrated album

[@alexiluffy216]

@@exoticreaper9982 best sum 41 album! so good that my favourite song is the B-side "subject to change"

[@GuilhermeFazza]

Thing I like the most about Rick is that he is capable of putting in the same sentence Blink 182, Pat Martino and Sting and still sounds convincing

[@snoopy7966]

the outro harmonies are one my favorite parts of any song. Added with the "please stay with me", and the guitar tones, Tom's backing. Blink was special in this era.

[@bryinthe619]

Rancid's ...and out come the wolves is one of my favorite punk records and IMO a very underrated album. Jerry Finn did an stellar production on it.

[@ExNihiloComesNothing]

That album is non-stop. Love to hear Rick real down Time bomb or Old Friend or even Ruby Soho

[@Goodpizzaa]

Travis Barker is a hell of a musician he definitely thought of it himself. He basically started directing Tom on what he wanted from him melodically sometimes to better accompany his drumming. Travis is the soul of the musical knowledge (the kind you have) in the band.

[@conkrcstf6405]

Yeah they always said that when Travis joined he didn't just improve on Scott Raynors drumming talent, he made Mark and Tom better thorough them wanting to keep up with him. Probably from him sharing his knowledge in the studio too.

[@AaronSkone]

I swear, I have heard this song hundreds, if not thousands of times, and I never heard the "Please stay with me" backing vocal until now, and now I can't unhear it.

[@theprotagonist6057]

"That's Twinkle Twinkle little Star" funny thing is Blink desired this album as "Rock n Roll nursery rhymes"

[@caleschnell]

Ha, there it is!

[@FatadayKorngor]

Tom: "We wanted to write nursery rhymes on steroids."

[@es4326]

@@FatadayKorngor yip from the ernie ball documentary.

[@thewaldfe9763]

Isn't that what punk music is all about anyway? Children's songs played with distortion, sung by someone drunk? I really dig the production of that one though! Blink have an awesome sound!

[@es4326]

@@thewaldfe9763 you can make the same analogy about any music genre. Blues is supposed to sound like X, jazz is supposed to sound like Y. I think the point being made here is how good they were at making those songs.