Cheshire Cat

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Cheshire Cat is the debut album by the American band Blink-182, who at the time were still simply called Blink. It was released on 17 February 1995 on the San Diego label Cargo Music. The trio, guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor, had formed in 1992 and had made three demos that won Cargo over. The album was recorded quickly, mostly at Westbeach Recorders in Los Angeles, with producer Otis Barthoulameu and few overdubs.

The sixteen songs combine fast power chords and melodic hooks with silly jokes, alongside a handful of more serious songs about relationships and insecurity. M+M's and Wasting Time were released as singles, while Carousel became a fan favourite. The album grew steadily, thanks to advertising in skate magazines and local radio. When an Irish band of the same name threatened legal action, the trio added 182 to their name.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Carousel3:11Apple Music ↗
2. 2M+M's2:36Apple Music ↗
3. 3Fentoozler2:03Apple Music ↗
4. 4Touchdown Boy3:07Apple Music ↗
5. 5Strings2:25Apple Music ↗
6. 6Peggy Sue2:37Apple Music ↗
7. 7Sometimes1:06Apple Music ↗
8. 8Does My Breath Smell?2:35Apple Music ↗
9. 9Cacophony3:03Apple Music ↗
10. 10TV1:41Apple Music ↗
11. 11Toast and Bananas2:39Apple Music ↗
12. 12Wasting Time2:44Apple Music ↗
13. 13Romeo and Rebecca2:31Apple Music ↗
14. 14Ben Wah Balls3:55Apple Music ↗
15. 15Just About Done2:12Apple Music ↗
16. 16Depends2:49Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗