Rancid

Formed: 1991 in Berkeley, CA

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Genre: Pop/Rock

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

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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

Rancid [2000]

Released: 2000

Label: Epitaph Records

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After several fine, if rather derivative, albums of ska-inflected punk rock, and after years of being criticized for relying unduly on gestures lifted from the Clash, Rancid has come roaring out with the ...Read full review

More Rancid albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (3), Singles & EPs (68), DVD/Video (1)

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