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All Star (song)
1999 single by Smash Mouth
All Star (song)
"All Star" is a song by the American rock band Smash Mouth from their second studio album, Astro Lounge (1999). Written by Smash Mouth guitarist Greg Camp and produced by Eric Valentine, the song was released on May 4, 1999, as the first single from Astro Lounge. The song was one of the last tracks to be written for Astro Lounge, after the band's record label Interscope Records requested more songs that could be released as singles. In writing it, Camp drew musical influence from contemporary music by artists like Sugar Ray and Third Eye Blind, and sought to create an "anthem" for outcasts. In contrast to the more ska punk style of Smash Mouth's debut album Fush Yu Mang (1997), the song features a more radio-friendly style. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its musical progression from Fush Yu Mang as well as its tone. It was nominated for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. Subsequent reviews...
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