Smash Mouth

Nineties pop-rockers

Smash Mouth is an American rock band formed in 1994, best known for their 1999 hit "All Star," which became ubiquitous after its inclusion in the animated film *Shrek*.

The song's upbeat, ironic optimism made it a meme staple and cultural touchstone: Every party eventually plays "All Star".

The band exemplifies late-90s pop rock.

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Categories
Opposites
musical style and cultural positioning

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Release from earthly existence

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artistic credibility and critical reception

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cultural positioning and attitude

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Family

smash, mouth, smashed, smashing, smasher, mouths, mouthed, mouthing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G