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 Review by: fathead See others by this writer www.punkbands.com (link) Only registered users can post comments 
 
Published on October 12th 2001
Emerging from the dust of a fallen Operation Ivy, Rancid proceded to take the term 'street-punk' to a whole new level with their self-titled, debut album. Originally a three piece, Rancid disgarded the ska they were accustom to in OpIv and began to play some of the fastest, rawest, most energetic punk rock in history. Needless to say, it didn't take long for punkers to notice. This album, probably their least recognizable, is filled to the brim with punk goodness. Perfect scream along choruses (The Bottle), fist-pounding "Hey's" (Adina), and bad-ass basslines the whole way through. 'The 'best song' award is a toss-up between the classic 'Rats in the Hallway' or the furious 'Trenches'. However, there are no slouches on this album. It is one of the few gems you can actually press play and disregard the 'skip' button on your stereo. The only downside is the abcense of Lars. Tim's voice is classic, but often undeciferable and slurred. Matt Freeman (bass-player extrodinaire) lends his vocals to a couple tunes to add variety. In the years to come, Rancid would follow with a few of the most popular, most respected albums in the brief history of punk music. But if one traces the tracks back far enough, they released a killer album before 'Rancid' was a household name. No matter what they do with their music, there is no mistaking their hardcore punk-rock roots. In a day when 'punk' has ties to major corporations, radio airwaves, and teenie-bopper magazines, Rancid still thrives as a refuge for the old-school. People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
Fuck "And Out Come the Wolves.....", This is the definitive Rancid alblum. The only Rancid album I'll probably ever listen to again, just 'cause I'm sick of Rancid. But this was one of my first punk albums, a hust-have of 90's punk rock. I would never call Rancid street punk. Street punk sucks. Street punk can blow me. Rancid is clearly a very talented ska band and deserves to be classified with other great ska bands such as mustard plug and No Doubt. No Doubt is quite clearly a very talented group and none of you on here give them the respect they deserve. I think it's because Assorted Jellybeans has been spreading evil rumors about Gwen Stefani. Fuck Assorted Jellybeans. yeah, street punk is a pretty good definition of Rancid, being that they're kind of Oi! sounding, but they're also a little too poppy for Street Punk. I'll go out on a limb here and say this is the band's best album, for a number of reasons: rancid are good. very good. they have been an identity for many years now and will continue in this tradition for quite some time. influential band. I like rancid a lot, but when i think of the term 'street punk', i dont think of rancid. i knew when i saw a review of this album on punknews that no one could say anything bad about it...but that's because it's good i guess This is a good album, but I like Let's Go better. I also think that this album and Let's Go are the only closest sounding albums. Hey I loved "Life Won't Wait". the song "Coppers" even though it's a reggae type song is the best on the album. Life won't wait is their best fucking album, just most punk fans are too closed minded to give it the chance it deserves, and a great many other fans dismiss it simply because Rancid are punk, which kinda sucks. Let's Go is much better, but I love all of Rancids work (Even Life Won't wait). rancid is my all time favorite and this album just rules .my favorite track is get out of my way. but for some reason i like their debut 7" on lookout records! better. for those who don't have a record player go out and buy one so you can listen to the 7"!! I have to agree with the guy 2 comments down in that "Lets Go" is the best rancid album to date. Rancid - Self Titled = Best Rancid album ever.(period) not their best. they are all extremely good. pick up "Let's Go" and be blown away i love this album. everynow and again i put it on, and remind myself that it is good. "Rancid proceded to take the term 'street-punk' to a whole new level with their self-titled, debut album." good album, by a great band. Part of the reason that the songs on this one are angrier than the other rancid albums and why tims voice is so slurred is that it was written while he was living in a slavation army homeless shelter and battling alcohol abuse. Yeah, punk sure has had a short history... Hyena is the best song ever !!!!! Holy fuck this kicks ass!! no more can be said...rancids best by far. |
