Passafire have put their own unique spin on The Offspring’s punk classic “Come Out and Play.”
Originally released on 1994’s Smash, “Come Out and Play” was the song that launched The Offspring to mainstream success. It was their first single to garner major radio airplay, reaching No. 1 on the Alternative chart. It’s popularity helped propel Smash to more than 11 million copies sold worldwide, a record at the time for an independent release.
The tune takes on a decidedly different vibe in the hands of the Savannah, Georgia reggae rockers. While the original was a frantic flurry of punk aggression, Passafire tone things down. Instead, their reimagining of “Come Out and Play” is delivered at a measured pace, the track bouncing along a mellow reggae skank. Meanwhile, frontman Ted Bowne delivers his lines with clam precision, his smooth tones counterbalancing the song’s agitated lyrics.
Listen to Passafire’s version of “Come Out and Play” below.
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The cover is the latest release from Operation Irie, the upcoming compilation from LAW Records, set for release on October 10. The album features many of reggae rock’s biggest acts reinterpreting punk tunes from the ’90s. “Come Out and Play” follows versions of Bad Religion’s “Generator” and Green Day’s “Brain Stew,” covered by Pepper and Little Stranger, respectively.
Listen to Passafire’s Version of ‘Come Out and Play’
