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Rancid
Rancid
Formed: 1991 in Berkeley, CA
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Punk Revival, Third Wave Ska Revival, Ska-Punk, Punk-Pop
Group Members: Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen, Matt Freeman, Brett Reed, Branden Steineckert
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 ...Read full biography
And Out Come The Wolves
And Out Come The Wolves
Released: 1995
Label: Epitaph Records
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In the wake of the Offspring's success, Rancid became a hot band, earning a dedicated cult and sparking a major-label bidding war. After flirting with a handful of major labels, the band decided to stick ...Read full review
Let's Go
Let's Go
Released: 1994
Label: Epitaph Records
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Whatever Rancid lack in innovation, they make up with sheer energy. The group rushes through Let's Go with an invigorating recklessness, sounding like a less-serious, party-ready version of the Clash. ...Read full review
More Rancid albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (3), Singles & EPs (8)
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