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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 ... Full Description"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.
Recording information: Conway Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Transplants: Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass guitar); Rob Aston (vocals); Travis Barker (drums, percussion, loops).
Additional personnel include: Ganxsta Ridd, Godfather, Baby Down (vocals); Dave Carlock (guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass guitar, background vocals); Matt Freeman (bass guitar); Rakaa, Sen Dog, B Real, 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." Hide Description Haunted Cities (Deluxe Edition) Music | List Price | $19.98 (You save $5.59) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | Atlantic | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  73955  | | 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 | | Personnel | Travis Barker - drums, percussion, loops
Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass guitar
Rob Aston - vocals
Also: Sen Dog, Matt Freeman, Godfather, Dave Carlock, Scott Abels, Rakaa, Baby Down, Ganxsta Ridd, Victor Ruggiero | | Additional Info | Deluxe Edition |
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Haunted Cities (Deluxe Edition) 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No haunted cities
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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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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