Enema of the State: The Breakthrough of Blink 182

Blink 182 has already achieve some success from their previous records but their breakthrough came through the album "Enema of the State". The album has released there singles with "What's My Age Again?" As the lead single.

"What's My Age Again?" was considered as a success reaching number 2 at US Alternative Airplay and number 1 on UK Rock & Metal. In Billboard Hot 100, it reached number 58, whilst number 17 in UK Singles Chart, and number 28 in US Mainstream chart.

"All the Small Things" being the second single, was considered as their signature song. As we all know, the success of a song doesn't depend on its chart peak. "All the Small Things" became a part of pop culture, and was used extensively in some platforms. The single peaked at number 6 on Billboard Hot 100, and number 8 on US Mainstream chart. It was platinum in the United States. It was a number 2 hit in UK where it was double platinum. In Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 6. The music video of the song was known for the parody of music videos of Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, 98 Degrees, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera.

"Adam's Song" brought Blink 182 seriousness after the hilarity from their previous singles and music videos of "What's My Age Again?" and "All the Small Things". The song reached number 1 in Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, and number 2 on Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.

"Enema of the State" was regarded as a very successful album peaking at number 9 in the US, but sold well at around 5 million. It was platinum in UK, where it peaked at number 15. There's global estimated sales of 15 million copies.