The Offspring : AmericanaWith integrity intact and a hearty combination of poppy punk and wit throughout, the Offspring's fifth album is a raucous ride through America as seen through the eyes of a weary, but still optimistic, young kid. Riffs on political correctness, '70s radio fodder, and suburban disquiet are spread thick on Americana. If the band's targets seem a bit simple and predictable, its music rarely is. The SoCal roots aren't played to a fault, the blend of salsa

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Oblivions - The National

Jenny Was a Friend of Mine - The Killers (4

Leopard-skin Pill-box Hat - Bob Dylan (3

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E Nao Abro - Tim Maia

Picnic - Hiroshi Sato

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Smokin' - Nas (3

Confirmation - Justin Bieber

Rock Me Baby - Various Artists