Dude Ranch

Blink 182

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 17, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 17, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cargo / Umgd
• ASIN: B000002P6G
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (418 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,775 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Pathetic

2. Voyeur

3. Dammit

4. Boring

5. Dick Lips

6. Waggy

7. Enthused

8. Apple Shampoo

9. Emo

10. Josie

11. New Hope

12. Degenerate

13. Lemmings

14. I'm Sorry

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Terrific sales of their independent Cheshire Cat got Blink-182 signed to a major label (MCA) for 1997's Dude Ranch, which led to radio hits ("Dammit," "Josie") and platinum sales. No "sell-out" on the band's part, though, as Dude Ranch simply features another infectious collection of snotty vocals, punchy rhythms, vivid lyrics, and aggressive chords. San Diego producer Mark Trombino shines some of the scuffed edges, but this is still good ol' Blink at its sunny, effervescent best. Nice "emocore" spoof here ("Emo"), plus an odd knack for crafting bass-lines that recall--seriously!--New Order, and vocal harmonies that owe debts to the Beach Boys. --Mark Woodlief

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter: Blink 182, January 2, 2000

By	George Kemper (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This is Blink 182's second best album (to Chesire Cat), and it is when they first begin to get recognized. This cd still has the little crack in's which were featured in Chesire Cat, such as at the end of "Boring," "Untitled," and "I'm Sorry." The band's singles: Dammit, and Josie, are very good, but there are better songs on the cd. The language is borderline, but hey, thats what makes some of it funny! This cd is very good, if you have "Enema Of The State" and especially like "Dumpweed" and "Dysentary Gary" you will love this cd. This is pretty much a must in every music lovers collection, and if you are looking for not-quite-hardcore punk you will love this.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still sets the bar after all these years, August 20, 2006

By	A. M. Lewis "Blueberry Ale" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's been almost ten years now since Blink 182 released Dude Ranch (oh God, I'm getting old!) , and yet it still sets the bar for what a pop-punk album should sound like. While "Enema of the State" may have sold more albums and truly made Blink 182 a household name, many people were introduced to Blink 182 via the radio single "Dammit (Growing Up)". While many simply placed the cd back on their shelves after they played that song out, many others discovered that they were quickly falling in love with Mark, Tom and Scott and the rest of the "punk" rock movement of the late 90's. While I'm sure Tom Delonge's voice was an awful shock to many who purchased Dude Ranch after hearing "Dammit", older fans as well as new recruits were addicted. Dude Ranch starts off with the best formula Blink had to offer; Mark and Tom trading off vocals over a fast punk rock beat. If "Pathetic" didn't/doesn't do it for you, you should probably put down the cd. However if you find it hard to wipe the smile off your face, you'll find out that the rest of the album is truly a punk rock classic. "D*ckips", "Apple Shampoo", "Emo", "A New Hope" and "Josie" (which had some small success as the follow up to Dammit)are my favorites, but their are really no bad songs on Dude Ranch (although I don't usually listen to "I'm Sorry" anymore). This is the last time Blink 182 would sound this way for an entire album. Scott Raynor would leave the band and be replaced by the more talented Travis Barker, but whose drumming is truthfully less "punk rock" than Scott's was. Tom's vocals would become overproduced, and Mark's catchy little bass solo's would become almost non-existent. I'm not sure how this album comes or will come across to those who discovered Blink later in the band's career, but I can speak for all of the older fans when I say that Dude Ranch is a true classic, that can never be replicated or replaced. *****

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blink Rules!!!, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

I love this cd. It's that simple. I can listen to it over and over and not get bored of it. I own Chesire Cat, Buddha, this, Enema of the State, and I've already pre-ordered Take Off Your Pants & Jacket. Most of this cd is talking about serious things like growing up and stuff like that, but Voyuer and Degenerate are funny. Here are the songs and what I think of them:

1. Pathetic- A great song with nice guitar, although Tom sounds like he's going through puberty. 8/10

2. Voyuer- This is my favorite song on the cd. The drums really stand out. 10/10

3. Dammit- A good song, but I've heard it too much. 7/10

4. Boring- Short but sweet. 8/10

5. Dick Lips- A slower song with a fast chorus, one of my favorite tracks. 9/10

6. Waggy- Another one of my favorites. It shows what skill Mark has in singing. 9/10

7. Enthused- One of the best guitar intros I've ever heard. A good song. 8/10

8. Untitled- Starts off slow and kicks into a good fast punk song. 8/10

9. Apple Shampoo- I love this song. It is a true punk song. 10/10

10. Emo- The only song that I can skip while listening; I don't know why, but I just don't like it.5/10

11. Josie- Very nice. The song is nice, and so is the girlfriend they're talking about.( girls, start taking notes) 10/10

12. A New Hope- Kinda wierd how Mark is fantasizing about Princess Leah. Oh, well, a good song anyway.(I love the Guitar solo) 7/10

13. Degenerate- This is soooo funny! Don't get any ideas, though. 9/10

14. Lemmings- This song has the most cussing on the cd(they say... twice and... once). A good song. 9/10

15. I'm Sorry- A good song, but the hidden track at the end is the best part! 10/10

Bascally, if you like Blink, buy this.