Splinter

The Offspring have always had a habit of undermining their righteous punk fury with goofy novelty hits. On Splinter their clowning finally works in their favor. “The Worst Hangover Ever” is a ska-pop ode to alcoholic misadventure, while “When You’re in Prison” is a primer on lockup survival (“Don’t be no one’s bitch”). It’s juvenile, but the worst thing the Offspring could ever do is grow up.