Rancid
Biography
One of the cornerstone bands of the '90s punk revival, Rancid's unabashedly classicist sound drew heavily from the Clash's early records, echoing their left-leaning politics and fascination with ska, while adding a bit of post-hardcore crunch. While some critics dismissed Rancid as derivative, others praised their political commitment, surging energy, and undeniable way with a hook. And, regardless of critical debate over their significance, the band's strengths made them perhaps the most popular neo-punk band after Green Day and the Offspring. Their third album, 1995's ...And Out Come the Wolves, made them a platinum-selling sensation and an inescapable presence on MTV and modern rock radio. While they never translated that success into an enormous blockbuster record (like the aforementioned bands who hit the mainstream first), that wasn't necessarily their ambition, choosing to stay with the independent punk label Epitaph and the creative freedom it allowed them. That decision helped them retain a large, devoted core audience as revivalist punk-pop began to slip off the mainstream's musical radar.
Rancid were formed in 1991 by San Francisco Bay Area punk scenesters Tim Armstrong (guitar/vocals) and Matt Freeman (bass).
Selected Discography
Indestructible (Explicit)
2003
Rancid (2000)
2000
Life Won't Wait
1998
Roots Radicals / I Wanna Riot
1995
...And Out Come The Wolves
1995
Not the BEST, but it's Rancid. These guys make plain GOOD music. Their songs are fun, catchy, and good. No real complaints from this guy.
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Just saw Rancid in Orlando and they rocked the hell out of that place...Long time fan...First time show. And whoever thought they "sold out" is a POSER...get a life and realize that Rancid is the BEST punk band to hit the scene!
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Saw them last night at the masquerade in ATL, packed house, Everybody on the front, can hardly move this morning. Shut up and go see some live music!!!!!
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Hmmm.... I don't belive that Rancid ever sold out; in fact, why even go there?
These guys are doing what they love to do: music. They're a great success! Some of them even have families. They're able to do what they love to do, while keeping their lives straight. Oh yeah, they played in Dallas not too long ago...they f**kin killed it! SOLD OUT SHOW! |
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Im gonna get tickets to a rancid show in august i saw they're playing the Fillmore at Ivring Plaza in NY. i love rancid man, thats what i call REAL 90's punk rock revival!!!
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sure.... they sold out, lord knows that no one that said that would ever want money or fame, ahahaha, what a joke, the music has stayed the same, its not underground anymore, who cares, its still good to me, everything is recycled andres, I'm buyin' Chip a drink, F**kin' A is always runnin' his mouth and never sayin' s**t, heres to money in a great artists pocket!
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change inevitable for better or worse. depends on yer view. personally, i still get a rush from their songs and find tims lyrics always to be interesting views but then again whens the last time hes had to worry about making rent? its hard to keep that edge that hunger when ur plate is full..
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I respectfully disagree with most comments here. To me Rancid is a recycled band that took it's sound an ideas from the early hardcore punk scene and did not give anything new in sound, energy, ideas, etc.
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NOTHING BETTER, PERIOD.
SIDE PROJECTS ARE GREAT AND THE NEW ALBUM IS ON THE WAY! |
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Well, I usually like bands after they release their tenth bland album and sell out.
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I think im in agreement with the crowd here. Rancid early 90's f**king kicks, and yes im gonna say it "Ninja A**"!!! i don;t know where they went, and i dont really care. i heard all the good stuff already. 90's punk, LOL to that
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Yeah, at one point they were cool. What happened to the Op Ivy days, when Tim actually had purpose.
As with most bands, punk or otherwise, the first few albums were good then they lost their edge. Or maybe I got tired of hearing the same thing over and over. Ruby Soho was my favorite song of theirs, but they had tons of good stuff on their first three albums. |
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The Garnia comment Lil Miss Misfit is from the Transplants other than Tim and being released on Hellcat records has nothing to do with Rancid. Plus I read the Transplants were offered a good chunk of money for Garnia to use, plus considering the lyrically content of the song it is funny that it is used to sell shampoo. I have enjoyed Rancids side projects a lot, want a new album though.
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I grew up with the drummer Brett. He became apart of what he stood aganst,go figure..
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old f**kin rancid kicks ninja a** they sold out after lending their song to garnia furtice shampoo but good guys i meet them backstage at one of their shows drunk a** fuckkkkk!!!! no one partys like they do honestly!!!! ! !
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TO waer42, I say the Red Hot Chilli Peppers qualify. They have been rocking hard for twenty plus years. Stadium Arcadium was, a rare good, double album. most of the songs are pretty good and when is the last time anybody's put out a good double album. Plus they have one of the best guitarist and bassist in music, all in the same band. They also put on a great live show.
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I strongly agree with waer42. Hope Rancid comes up with another album, been craving one for the past 4 years.
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I submit to all who care. Rancid is or perhaps now, was, the last great Rock n Roll band. I'd be happy to entertain any good arguments. Those already attempted: Stones (Obviously past their time, although at one time and for many years were probably the world's greatest rock n roll band). O.K. anyone? And by the way, Mr. gsxrem, I don't know where to start, but you are wrong and have no place in here if that is where your interests and desires lie. Grow up.
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