of punk rock's mainstream popularity. Though the band was growing successful, tensions between DeLonge/Hoppus and Raynor began to grow evident. Raynor frequently spoke of his desire to return to school, and disagreed with their decision to sign to major-label MCA. He began to struggle with alcohol abuse, which started to affect his performance live. Raynor, interviewed by journalist Joe Shooman for an unofficial band biography, admitted that his behavior in this era was "irresponsible [...] I was drinking way too much." In one instance, Raynor broke both of his heels in an episode while inebriated, and was forced to record the band's major-label debut, Dude Ranch (1997), while on crutches. Eventually, DeLonge and Hoppus phoned Raynor, issuing an ultimatum that he agree to attend an in-patient rehabilitation facility, or be removed from the band. Raynor agreed to do so, but was still dismissed from the group. He later conceded to Shooman that the duo were "right to fire him," though it caused him great grief at the time. The band would minimize the impact of the situation in future interviews and as of 2021, still remain vague regarding his departure. Blink-182 resumed with new drummer Travis Barker, formerly of the Aquabats, at the helm. "Man Overboard"—named for the exclamation made when a passenger falls from a ship—was first demoed for the band's next album, Enema of the State. It was written by Hoppus, and credited to both he and DeLonge. Barker contributed on drums, though was at this point in their career considered a touring musician and did not receive songwriting credit. Its songwriting process went unfinished, as the group had issues with its lyrics and harmonies. After completing Enema of the State, they simply decided to return to the idea another time. The following year, the band's label, MCA Records, requested they record a new song as a bonus track and single to promote their forthcoming live album, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!). The trio found it natural to re-approach "Man Overboard", which was completed in mid-2000 with producer Jerry Finn. It was recorded at Signature Sound in the band's hometown of San Diego, California, with Sean O'Dwyer serving as recording engineer. Lastly, it was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge and mastered by Brian Gardner at his studio in Hollywood. Composition The song opens with a distinctive solo ostinato on bass guitar performed by Hoppus,