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With the exception of the lead singer, Transplants is composed of ex-members of Rancid and Blink 182. The band's sophomore release HAUNTED CITIES straddles the line between punk, rock-rap, and alternative pop. The latter is best epitomized by "Gangsters and Thugs," a tune that sounds like it could have appeared among outtakes from Beck's ODELAY.
However, this album points mostly in the direction of a punk revival, only with crunchier guitars, heavier vocal rants, and chunkier drum beats. For example, "American Guns" mixes Shane MacGowan-style vocals with messy guitars and a driving bass pattern. But just when you think you've pigeon-holed the group, Transplants switches gears again. On "Hit The Fence" the band combines Beastie Boys-influenced rap with a menacing piano motif. The last track on the album, "Crash and Burn," even uses Afro-Cuban piano riffs. Featuring guest vocal performances by hip-hop stars Sen Dog and B. Real (from Cypress Hill), this release is sure to remain a favorite with those who love to hear genres combined freely and without apology.
Audio Mixer: Nealhpogue.
Recording information: 27 Space, LA; Ameraycan Recording, LA; Conway Studios, LA; Steakhouse Studio, LA; Tim's Basement, LA.
Transplants: Tim Armstrong (bass guitar); Travis Barker (loops); Rob "SR" Aston.
Personnel: Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer); Rob "SR" Aston (vocals); Dave Carlock (guitar, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, Theremin, background vocals); Gemi Taylor (guitar); Jennifer Tefft (flute); Dave Holden (saxophone); Rich Graiko (trumpet); Victor Ruggiero (Farfisa, Wurlitzer organ); Travis Barker (drums, percussion); Scott Abels, Brett Reed (percussion); Carlos Paucar, Nicky C. (drum programming); Billy Jam (sound effects); Richard Stites (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Ganxsta Ridd, Godfather, Rakaa, Sen Dog, B Real, Baby Down (vocals); Dave Carlock, Matt Freeman (bass guitar); Victor Ruggiero, Scott Abels.
CMJ (No. 920, p.5) - "Punk and hip-hop have a lot in common, and few bands have bridged this gap so effortlessly." Haunted Cities (Chopped & Screwed By DJ Paul Wall) Music | List Price | $13.96 (You save $5.41) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Rap | | Label | Atlantic | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  107708  | | CD Universe Part number | 6981518 | | Catalog number | 94126 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 01, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Tim Armstrong; Dave Carlock; Tim Armstrong; Dave Carlock | | Engineer | Tim Armstrong; Dave Carlock; Fredrik Sarhagen; John Morrical | | Personnel | Travis Barker - drums, percussion
Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar, bass, samples
Richard Stites - background vocals
Brett Reed - percussion
Victor Ruggiero - Farfisa, Wurlitzer organ
Scott Abels
Gemi Taylor - guitar
Rob "SR" Aston - vocals
Dave Carlock - guitar, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, Theremin, background vocals
Carlos Paucar
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