Days Go By - The Offspring
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50 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The ninth full-length studio album for the punk rock band was produced by Bob Rock.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 24, 2012
    80
    A fine album from an often overlooked band. [30 Jun 2012, p.53]
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  2. This Is Fake DIY
    Jul 2, 2012
    60
    'Days Go By' doesn't catapult them back to their prime; there's a lot of issues that can be picked out, be it recognisable musicality or questionable song choices. Having said that, when The Offspring do get it right on this record, they are great.
  3. All Music Guide
    Jun 28, 2012
    50
    Days Go By is more for fans who have been with the band for a while than those just tuning in, and while die-hard Offspring followers will be able to see the shift in the band's sound as part of a logical progression, new listeners would be better served by checking out some of their earlier, more urgent work.
  4. musicOMH.com
    Jun 28, 2012
    20
    So there are a couple of silly tracks - but then there were two silly Bennett sisters [in Austen's Pride and Prejudice]. Sadly, the remainder of the album is all Mary and no Elizabeth; devoid of life, wit, or energy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Dvd2112
    10
    New Offspring, what a way to kick off the summer!!! I have read several "critics" reviews and must wonder why so serious? This is a great record, one of their best in my opinion. I have plowed through it numerous times and now and it just gets better after every listen. In my estimation that's what a great record does, you listen to it once and go yea and then by the time you've listened to several more times you're like hell yea!!! Cruisin California is just a great summer song, these guys have always written silly fun songs, it part of what makes them The Offspring. Love "Slim Pickens" too, great to have the band back and can't wait to see them live!!!… Expand
  2. SlasherV
    8
    I think this is an improvement over Rise and Fall, The band not only has some songs sounding similar to tier older style but also mix in some tracks that are a lot different.. However Cruising California is probably the worst Offspring Song ever. The rest is pretty good… Collapse
  3. nicrax96
    7
    its not a evolve album for the band but is the reason why fans love the offspring (exept for the 6 track) and proves they still rock!!!. one of my favorites offspring albums… Expand
  4. DoctorSpaceman
    3
    These guys are going to get sued for plagiarism. They use to be an excellent punk band, but then they decided that what they wanted to be is the "funny" band, and made songs like "Pretty Fly for a White Guy" and "Hit That." Ugh. This album mixes in some of those types of songs along with some Rise Against and Foo Fighters ripoffs, clearly just desperate to get back on the radio. They need to stop.… Expand

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