Release of Enema of the State

At the onset of the millennium, the band became one of the biggest international rock acts with the release of their third album, the fast-paced, melodic Enema of the State (1999). It became an enormous worldwide success, moving over fifteen million copies. Singles ” What’s My Age Again? “, ” All the Small Things “, and ” Adam’s Song ” became radio staples, with their music videos and relationship with MTV cementing their stardom. It marked the beginning of their friendship with producer Jerry Finn, a key architect of their “polished” pop-punk rhythm; according to journalist James Montgomery, writing for MTV News , the veteran engineer “served as an invaluable member of the Blink team: part adviser, part impartial observer, he helped smooth out tensions and hone their multiplatinum sound.” This style and sound made for an extensive impact on pop punk, igniting a new wave of the genre.