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Blink-182’s “Nine” shows improvement, maturity and nuance in an age of nostalgia

Blink-182’s “Nine” shows improvement, maturity and nuance in an age of nostalgia

Former frontman Tom Delonge left the band to chase aliens. (Photo courtesy of Billboard) Aaron Robinson Connector Editor After the colossal failure of Blink-182’s “California” in 2016, the anticipation of “Nine,” Blink’s ninth studio album, was met with little fanfare. “Nine,” which was released on Sept. 20, has surprised fans and critics alike, as the