All of This
song performed by blink-182
"All of This" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's fifth studio album, Blink-182 (2003). The song is a collaboration with musician Robert Smith, frontman of the English rock band the Cure. "All of This" is a gothic-tinged pop song inspired by the Cure, and incorporates atmospheric guitars, strings, and a subdued tempo to create a moody, introspective sound distinct from the band's usual pop-punk style. The song shares songwriting credits between Smith, guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker.
The collaboration with Smith came after the band invited him to contribute, despite initial uncertainty about how his voice would fit their sound. Smith's presence helped shape the track's dark, slow-burning, new wave aesthetic. Its sparse instrumentation features a mid-tempo drum loop paired with string arrangements. The song's narrative was adapted from a story told to the band by producer Jerry Finn about a humiliating middle school encounter involving a crush. On the album, it segues from "Easy Target", which carries a similar thematic approach.
The song was frequently cited as a highlight on the album and received positive reviews, with particular praise for its moody orchestration.
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