Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace
by The Offspring
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2008
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Los Angeles Times
    75
    The album tends to sag in the middle, and as for those gentler moments, well, one for two isn't bad ('Kristi, Are You Doing Okay?' is OK).

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#41 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 87
  3. Negative: 7 out of 87
  1. MislavF.
    Aug 12, 2008
    5
    This album sounds like a mishmash of their previous styles with a bit of more modern stuff. It isn't bad, but it's fairly This album sounds like a mishmash of their previous styles with a bit of more modern stuff. It isn't bad, but it's fairly unoriginal and quite forgettable.… Full Review »
  2. Whomstami
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    This album is pretty good. I like how the band doesn't really take themselves seriously and they know who they are and what they do. It's just fun.
  3. clem666
    Jan 19, 2021
    5
    This is the first Offspring album I listened to. In my early teenage years I would surely have given it a 9 out of 10 to testify how manyThis is the first Offspring album I listened to. In my early teenage years I would surely have given it a 9 out of 10 to testify how many times this album joyfully accompagnied my on my way to school. I obviously listened to it again before posting this review. Ouch, my adolescence is taking a hit. One can easily feel in the voice of Dexter Holland (the singer of the band) that tiredness and lassitude manage to take effect despite the energetic and wild rhythms of the songs. Not to mention of course the monotony of his tone of voice that doesn't let any decent emotion filter. The mix of many different genres prevents the album from becoming repetitive after the second track to the detriment of creating a worthy cohesion. This album is not horrible, but it's only a small step away from being a project that failed all the way through.… Full Review »
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