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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.
Transplants: Tim Armstrong (bass guitar); Travis Barker, Rob "SR" Aston.
Personnel: Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer); Gawtti, Paul "Ganxta Ridd" Devoux, Godfather, Rob "SR" Aston, Baby Down (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, loops); Scott Abels, Brett Reed (percussion); Carlos Paucar (programming); Nicky C. (drum programming); Billy Jam (sound effects); DJ Die (scratches); Richard Stites (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Ganxsta Ridd (vocals); Dave Carlock, Matt Freeman (bass guitar); Godfather, Rakaa, Sen Dog, B Real, Victor Ruggiero, Scott Abels, Baby Down.
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 Music | List Price | $9.97 (You save $0.68) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | Atlantic | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  72433  | | CD Universe Part number | 6857388 | | Catalog number | 93814 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 21, 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, loops
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
Dave Carlock - guitar, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, Theremin, background vocals
Carlos Paucar - programming
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Transplants Haunted Cities Songs Haunted Cities Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   great album
i loved their 1st album, but Haunted Cities KILLS the first one. those who dont like the hip hop aspect of it should listener to it with a more open mind. Rob Aston is a wicked rapper and he shows that on this album more than on the first. i put this album in my top 5 with albums like pink floyds dark side of the moon, mars voltas deloused, blink 182 untitled and the chili peppers californication. solid album i think.
Submitted by art (toronto)
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the main reason why i like transplsnts is beacause im a massive travis barker fan!.
any way i heard the album, and i do agree with you, the first one is much better. i dont mind the second one. but its too hip hop compared the the first one.
Submitted by nessa (sydney australia)
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NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST
This cd is pretty good but the first one was more punk and raw but overall i would recomend this.
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