In 1994, the band achieved their first breakthrough with their third album, Smash. The critically-acclaimed record showcased the band’s hard-edged sound, evident in the album’s lead single, “I’ll Be Waiting.” They released their self-titled debut album in 1989. Alongside renowned names like Green Day, NOFX, and Bad Religion, The Offspring was revered for helping revive the punk movement. The Offspring is one of the leading purveyors of punk rock music during the ‘90s.
