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Ten years after Rancid's debut album, INDESTRUCTIBLE shows how far the CA punks have come from their beginnings. Initially, even their fans admitted their strong resemblance to the early Clash sound, but starting with 1998's LIFE WON'T WAIT they began expanding their punk-plus-ska sound. Listening to INDESTRUCTIBLE, it's hard to imagine that Rancid ever sounded like anyone but themselves. Certainly the influence of late-1970s British punk and ska bands can still be felt, but the sophisticated lyrics and carefully conceived (though still driving) arrangements are strictly sui generis. It's also heartening to note that they haven't lost any of their edge; tracks like the snarling "David Courteney" and the Motorhead-meets-Bad Brains fury of "Out of Control" nearly leap off the disc and throttle the unsuspecting listener. Now that's punk rock.
Rancid, one of rock's most influential indie bands of the 90s, finally makes its major-label debut with indestructible, it's first album in three years. 19 tracks packaged in digipak format. Hellcat. 2003.
Personnel: Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar); Matt Freeman , Siedah Garrett, Skinhead Rob, Brett Gurewitz (vocals); Victor Ruggiero (keyboards); Brett Reed (drums); Luis Conte (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Douglas Boehn; Joe Barresi; Rob Schnapf; Tim Armstrong; Brett Gurewitz.
Recording information: Grand Master Recorders; Sondra Recorders; Sound City Studios.
Editors: Dave Carlock; Edmond Monsef; Nick Raskulinecz; Seth McLain.
Rancid: Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen (vocals, guitar); Matt Freeman (vocals, bass); Brett Reed (drums).
Additional personnel: Skinhead Rob, Brett Gurewitz, Siedan Garrett (vocals); Vic Rodriguez (keyboards); Luis Conte (percussion).
Rolling Stone (9/4/03, p.136) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...INDESTRUCTIBLE sweetens their spit-and-vinegar cocktails with a spritz of melody..." Spin (10/03, p.108) - "...What keeps Rancid sounding alive is their politics..." - Grade: B Entertainment Weekly (8/22-29/03, p.131) - "...Rancid have put their best jackboot forward, producing a diverse 19-track opus that wields brains to brawn..." - Rating: B+ Q (10/03, p.113) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...INDESTRUCTIBLE sees a return to tunes and uplifting terrace chants delivered, as ever, by strangely affected vocals..." CMJ (7/28/03, p.6) - "...Overall, it's the sound of a band with a broader musical palate...and a renewed focus..." Indestructable Music | List Price | $13.98 (You save $5.85) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Punk, Ska | | Label | Hellcat | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank | 16171  | | CD Universe Part number | 6133098 | | Catalog number | 48529 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 19, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Brett Gurewitz | | Engineer | Nick Raskulinecz; Andrew Alekel; Brett Gurewitz | | Personnel | Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar Matt Freeman - vocals, bass Lars Frederiksen - vocals, guitar Brett Reed - drums Victor Ruggiero - keyboards
Also: Luis Conte, Brett Gurewitz, Skinhead Rob, Siedan Garrett, Vic Rodriguez |
Rancid Indestructable Songs Indestructable Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews The Return of Rancid Easily the best album since "Out Come the Wolves," "Indestructible" revives Rancid's old school punk appeal with their unique twist on the genre. Notably, the song "Spirit of '87" captures the post-Ramones/Sex Pistols punk subculture perfectly, keeping Rancid true to their roots with uncontrived lyrics and a heart pounding beat. The only bad thing about this album is its separation from Rancid's older hits by some thoroughy mediocre song writing: if you have given up on these guys, this album should definitely revive your appreciation. A great punk rock album. Submitted by rforber (Worcester, MA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
I'm not a punker I'm not a metal-head either. In fact, I hate rock. I do love Rancid though, because historically, punk rock is about waking people up about this corrupt system and they do this in Indestructible. Also, I love movies and there's a song called TRAVIS BICKLE. Travis is one of my favorite characters of all time. Metal is dead, Punk is alive and kicking!! Submitted by J-Me (Honolulu, HI) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Rancid is not just any other band... How can you say that this album deserves a 0...Rancid has, and always will have their own unique sound, and this is truly an album that shows it. With songs like Tropical London and Otherside, Rancid pays tribute to those who have come and gone. Without a doubt...5 stars! Submitted by xSavingxTonightx (Sarver, PA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
great Almost all these reviews are wrong. I mean, there's nothing wrong with Rancid wanting to get a song on the radio. I was glad to hear Fall Back Down on the radio. Fall Back Down is an awesome song and it beats the hell out of any of the other BS on the radio. And worst of all, this idiot thinks he has the guts to talk bad about Rancid... AND COMPARE THEM TO METAL??? Metal is so moronic. Rancid is one of the few bands keeping the Punk Rock legacy alive. Buy this album if you have any common sense. Submitted by Matt H (Boonsboro) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
A Solid CD Rancid returns with another solid CD. Although it is nowhere near as great an album as Out Come the Wolves, it has plenty of good tracks to make up for some lackluster ones. I do not agree with the band's decision to radio release Falls Back Down which is one of the worst songs on the CD when there are so many other good songs including Ivory Coast and Django. If you like Rancid's music and already own Out Come the Wolves, then go ahead and purchase this CD. Submitted by Jeff (Ambler, PA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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