Spare Me the Details
The Offspring
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Song Origins"Spare Me the Details" is a track from "The Offspring’s" 2003 album "Splinter".
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Splinter AlbumThe album "Splinter" peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard 200, indicating its commercial success at the time.
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GenreCharacterized as punk rock and pop punk, the song fits The Offspring's typical style. Its catchy rhythm masks the darker lyrical content.
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Subject MatterThe lyrics of "Spare Me the Details" tell a story of a man who finds out his girlfriend cheated on him and he repeatedly asks her not to share the details of her infidelity.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is notable for featuring claymation (clay animation), which isn't typical for most music videos.
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Acoustic VersionThe Offspring released an acoustic version of "Spare Me the Details" in the B-sides of their "Greatest Hits" CD/DVD album in 2005.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Splinter", the group consisted of Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg K. (bass), and Ron Welty (drums) – though Josh Freese replaced Welty during the recording.
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Song ReceptionWhile "Spare Me the Details" was not released as a single, it has been well-received by fans and is often included in The Offspring's live sets.
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Dionysus ConnectionIn Greek mythology, Dionysus is the god of wine, pleasure, and festivity. Within the lyrics, the line, "Cause Dionysus thinks that it's a tragedy" may connect to the god's domain of pleasure and the paradox that the protagonist's pain and heartbreak isn't seen as a tragedy by Dionysus.
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Longevity"Spare Me the Details" continues to be a popular choice among The Offspring's fanbase, cementing the band's longevity in the punk rock genre.
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