Enema of the State
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Enema of the State is the third studio album by the American rock band Blink-182, released on June 1, 1999, by MCA Records. The band formed in Southern California, earning an early fanbase with their
Blink 182 Enema of the State cover
Enema of the State is the first Blink-182 album with drummer Travis Barker, pictured here in 2003.
Enema of the State was partially recorded in the band's hometown of San Diego, seen here in 2005.
The band became regular guests on MTV's TRL, whose Times Square studio, seen here, hosted many of their appearances.
Dude Ranch (album)
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Dude Ranch is the second studio album by the American rock band Blink-182, released on June 17, 1997. The trio formed in 1992 amid the San Diego skate-punk circuit, and built a growing grassroots foll
Enema of the State
…early fanbase with their fast tempos, catchy hooks, and trademark irreverence. The band gained greater visibility after releasing their second album, Dude Ranch (1997), which featured the modern rock hit "Dammit". For its follow-up, the band recruited veteran producer Jerry Finn, who became a key creative partner…
Blink 182 Dude Ranch cover
Blink-182 performing in Los Angeles in October 1996
The album artwork is themed after cowboy kitsch and was photographed on a Hollywood backlot.