Ask Dexter Holland A Question

[dr.vanessa]

Half-Truism... what do you think it's about?

in my opinion it's all about half-true and half-forceful mortal nature(side) of human and the fake power of materialism.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Just an observation

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Keep asking questions please, instead of conversations

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Half-Truism... what do you think it's about?

[KHWHD]

Just an observation

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Dexter asked a question didn't he?

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Dexter asked a question didn't he?

Yeah, he did ... but what followed ... conversation from everyone else

P.S : That is actually a smart move, he turned the thread around ... now everyone is responding to his question

[Oxygene]

ok, just ran across Oxygene's questions...

mmm that's a lot! why don't you just ask us when you see us?

Yeah I wish I could come up with all this wisdom when I see you guys, but the truth is it's always after an offspring show, and I'm usually preoccupied by regaining my composure. The only letters / words that do come to mind is OMG WTF But I might be able to gather some good questions in person if you for example ever started a tour in the city I live in and maybe came over with the crew for a garden party/BBQ the night before the first show...

Really though, Americana came out fast cause we just had a lot of ideas that came together quickly. Sometimes it works like that. Our last album took longer because we were trying out a lot of songs, and a lot of new things, and it took longer to make it the way we wanted it.

Well you can tell a whole lot of experimentation went into your last album and bit less into Americana. But it was assembled so quickly, hoped the new one will too.

No, we're not calling it quits anytime soon.

Thanks, that's comforting.. if you ever come back and read through my reply, the more important portion of that was: if you ever do - you'll give us plenty of notice about the last tours/shows etc? If you respond to anything I rambled on about in here let it be that please.. thanks

A lot of stations in the U.S. have started playing Half-Truism and we think it's great that it's gotten enough of a reaction that it looks like it will be the next song that the radio plays.

Great that's super.. I think in this climate with so-called "emo" bands being popular a powerful anthem like Half-Truism has a shot at being a hit, and I've always been a "the more the merrier" type fellow, plus add to that how much I love the song! I can't wait for a video!

We actually did a video for Stuff Is Messed Up recently, but I guess that will have to wait for now...

I believe that's the definition of a "win-win" for us fans here at offspring.com BBS

Dexter,

Thanks for the replies, it is so freaking awesome that you come around and answer stuff from silly little questions to age old mysteries. I've always though this sort of interaction from you guys was great. Add to that my shitty day - my gf broke her leg had to rush her to the hospital pay through the nose for a private clinic so she'd be done on time and I could come home to study account of all things - well.. the shitty day just did a 180! =)

Hope all is well!

[Oxygene]

Dexter asked a question didn't he?

Indeed he did

ok, just ran across Oxygene's questions...

mmm that's a lot! why don't you just ask us when you see us?

[PEND@LF]

Why "The Offspring" ? explain please

[jacknife737]

Wow, lot of activity in this thread. Just wanted to say cheers to Dexter, for taking the time to answer some of the questions. The bit about Half-Truism and the time between Ixnay and Americana was particularly interesting.

Also, can't wait to see the video for Stuff Is Messed Up, whenever you guys get around to releasing it!

[renato piquette]

A lot of stations in the U.S. have started playing Half-Truism and we think it's great that it's gotten enough of a reaction that it looks like it will be the next song that the radio plays.

really?i always thought "stuff is messed up" and "nothingtown" would do better as singles.
what about that "dirty magic" remake?is it gonna be released???
p.s.:thanks for answering some questions,we really appreciate that ,i was kind of esceptic that you would answer stuff here

[RageAndLov]

1. When do you Dexter see the next Offspring album to be out?

2. How often do you listen to your own music?

3. What is your favourite Offspring song?

4. Are there any songs you aren't so happy with? If so, which ones?

5. What is your favourite film?

6. What is your favourite cameo you have done in a film?

7. What is your favourite band right now (except for The Offspring).

8. How come you didn't use the Napster logo on RAFRAG? I have always wondered about that. I think it is cool, and I also think that RAFRAG is the album that is most downloaded because of the state of the music industry.

9. What happened with Chris Higgins? I heard he became very religious and is busy with a church somehow?