--- product_id: 9507794 title: "IGNITION" price: "KSh4109" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/9507794-ignition store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # IGNITION **Price:** KSh4109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** IGNITION - **How much does it cost?** KSh4109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/9507794-ignition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The predecessor to SMASH, IGNITION has sold 625K to date. Here it is re-mastered, with every note exactly the way it sounded in the studio. Review: The peak of "raw" Offspring, and of '90s punk altogether. - The Offspring are, in many ways, the very definition of '90s punk. Combining the rawness of the '80s hardcore scene with the pop smarts of The Ramones, The Offspring had a winning sound that stretched across their first four albums (the later albums, while still containing glimpses of punk, contained more humor and MTV-friendly, polished material). Their first, self-titled album was solid, but really didn't have much standout material. "Smash", the album that succeeds this album, had the right balance of polish and fury, but wasn't their most consistent release. "Ixnay On The Hombre", their fourth album, and last to contain their "classic" sound, showed what they could really do with their old sound intact, but still strayed away quite a bit from traditional "punk", with its many ballads and upbeat material. So, even with all these great releases, was there ever a "sweet spot" that the Offspring found between catchy hooks and the rawness that they were once so renowned for? Yes, there was. And its name is "Ignition". At first glance (or listen), "Ignition" is not particularly standout. It begins with a basic, mid-tempo song that you could predict would open an album like this ("Session"). However, once you listen to the album song-by-song, you find that it's more than another "90's punk" album. "L.A.P.D." is a powerful, dark commentary on police brutality, and is so sinister sounding that you could totally imagine the Dead Kennedys performing it. "Kick Him When He's Down", the only single released for the album, is very suitable for a skating or X-Games video, and that's no insult. "Dirty Magic", probably the best song on the album, is dissonant and moody, both in melody and in lyrics, and it's blissfully morose and unlike anything The Offspring have released, past or present. Obvious influences and comparisons aside, this is 100% The Offspring, and 100% The Offspring at its peak. "Ignition" does not contain the polish of its successors, but surely contains at least twice as much spirit as anything they've released since 1998. But hey, this is punk music. Why be so concerned with anything such as polish to begin with? Put it in, crank it, and enjoy. This is '90s punk at its peak. Review: Still my favorite Offspring album - I grew up with the cassette tape in the early 90s in my teenage years then eventually the CD. Having this for my record player is pretty sweet. I won't give you a track by track critique, but I will say the original version of Dirty Magic found here is one of their best recordings ever (much better than the remake on a later album). And while LAPD still proves a point, it's a very dated song and I'm assuming they don't play this song these days. Session is such a great adrenaline-pumping opener, Burn It Up is still hilariously phsychotic, and Forever And A Day is the perfect choice to end the record. Man, I miss Ron Welty's drumming.. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0017V7H6Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #21,608 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #254 in American Alternative Rock #2,189 in Metal #8,855 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (468) | | Date First Available | April 20, 2008 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 4034090 | | Label | Epitaph | | Manufacturer | Epitaph | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2008 | | Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 5.63 x 0.47 inches; 3.17 ounces | ## Images ![IGNITION - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ALKgayiFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The peak of "raw" Offspring, and of '90s punk altogether. *by D***Z on July 29, 2010* The Offspring are, in many ways, the very definition of '90s punk. Combining the rawness of the '80s hardcore scene with the pop smarts of The Ramones, The Offspring had a winning sound that stretched across their first four albums (the later albums, while still containing glimpses of punk, contained more humor and MTV-friendly, polished material). Their first, self-titled album was solid, but really didn't have much standout material. "Smash", the album that succeeds this album, had the right balance of polish and fury, but wasn't their most consistent release. "Ixnay On The Hombre", their fourth album, and last to contain their "classic" sound, showed what they could really do with their old sound intact, but still strayed away quite a bit from traditional "punk", with its many ballads and upbeat material. So, even with all these great releases, was there ever a "sweet spot" that the Offspring found between catchy hooks and the rawness that they were once so renowned for? Yes, there was. And its name is "Ignition". At first glance (or listen), "Ignition" is not particularly standout. It begins with a basic, mid-tempo song that you could predict would open an album like this ("Session"). However, once you listen to the album song-by-song, you find that it's more than another "90's punk" album. "L.A.P.D." is a powerful, dark commentary on police brutality, and is so sinister sounding that you could totally imagine the Dead Kennedys performing it. "Kick Him When He's Down", the only single released for the album, is very suitable for a skating or X-Games video, and that's no insult. "Dirty Magic", probably the best song on the album, is dissonant and moody, both in melody and in lyrics, and it's blissfully morose and unlike anything The Offspring have released, past or present. Obvious influences and comparisons aside, this is 100% The Offspring, and 100% The Offspring at its peak. "Ignition" does not contain the polish of its successors, but surely contains at least twice as much spirit as anything they've released since 1998. But hey, this is punk music. Why be so concerned with anything such as polish to begin with? Put it in, crank it, and enjoy. This is '90s punk at its peak. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still my favorite Offspring album *by M***M on March 11, 2019* I grew up with the cassette tape in the early 90s in my teenage years then eventually the CD. Having this for my record player is pretty sweet. I won't give you a track by track critique, but I will say the original version of Dirty Magic found here is one of their best recordings ever (much better than the remake on a later album). And while LAPD still proves a point, it's a very dated song and I'm assuming they don't play this song these days. Session is such a great adrenaline-pumping opener, Burn It Up is still hilariously phsychotic, and Forever And A Day is the perfect choice to end the record. Man, I miss Ron Welty's drumming.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great album! *by R***A on April 4, 2014* This album is freaking awesome! I have listened to this album hundreds and maybe even thousands of times since it came out and I never grow tired of it. It has some really good tunes if you want to go for a workout at the gym or if you want to go running. Trust me in that you will never regret buying this album as it has some really good power tunes that will energize you to the core. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/9507794-ignition](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/9507794-ignition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*