Now This Is How You F***ing Do It. [Rancid]

#rancid #punk #punkrock

[TSE_WOODY]

Matt Freeman is an absolute GOAT bass player. Just incredible.

[tompark]

Rancid is maybe the most important band of my life and this is their best album since 2003. Everybody should have And Out Come the Wolves in their collection.

[markwarren]

I grew up with Tim and Matt, and had the great pleasure of playing in a few pre OP IVY bands with the both of them while we were all still in high school. It brings me such joy to see them still making such impactful music. Bloody legends the both of them!

[JorgeCLuina]

Everybody talks about “and out come the wolves” being their masterpiece but for me it’s the album after that one “life won’t wait”.

[steelcitytbirds]

"...And Out Come the Wolves" is in my top 10 albums of all time list.

[MrSirhcsellor]

Nicest dudes too, you wouldn’t have to worry about them beating ya up, they’re quick friends with most. Came from the hard streets, but it’s humbled them for sure. They befriended and supported a lot of poppier punk and emo bands back when they were just coming up, because they saw a lot of parallels to the struggles their generation of punk rock had back in the day, instead of bullying anyone they stood with them. Those kids were all skin and bones, make up and swooped hair, buddies with these guys sharing stages and goin on tours. They’re pretty good dudes.

[gazzy_burns]

Rancid, NOFX, Bad Religion….and so on. Some of the best bands on the planet. You tend to find the bass is far more important compared to a normal rock band.

[xxxyz]

When I heard “Hooligans”, I thought it was some 80’s Ska I had missed… :).

[Rocksarum]

🙌It would be f***ing awesome you had Steve Jones in one of your podcasts and could ask him directly 🙌 ❤

[Curtisnot]

Hey Justin, it's really cool that you reviewed Rancid.
Everyone here is mentioning their record 'And Out Come The Wolves' (with good reason). I first came to enjoy their music much later on, specifically their record called 'Indestructible'. It is similar to 'Easter Is Cancelled' in that I would call it their lead singer's 'divorce record'...lots of songs about Tim's breakup. The songs 'Indestructable', 'Fall Back Down', 'Red Hot Moon' and one of my favorites 'Ghost Band' are great listens. Soo many other great tracks too.

[joshtiscareno]

Yes, I've always noticed that they had a bit of an British punk sound despite having also having an otherwise California ska/punk vibe. Man, I miss the 90s.

[musictrajectory]

Cool analysis of this new single! The new album is definitely one of their best, ...And Out Come the Wolves is their masterpiece, as other comments have mentioned.

[stevecooper]

Favourite band of ALL TIME! Love Rancid!

[frankbangui]

Rancid is one of my all time favorite bands ever! I agree that Out come the wolves is their best album but I think a lot of people including myself kind of slept on life won’t wait simply because it was the follow up to and outcome the wolves. But that album is also brilliant!

[sah-win]

The breakdown of UK v. US punk is pretty spot on. Probably why I preferred the UK bands. Definitely some exceptions of course. Black Flag. Minor Threat. Nowadays, seems like you need to look “Down Under” at bands like Amyl and the Sniffers & The Chats for that UK flavor.

[septemberkidzzz]

Trivia: As for reminding you of The Clash, Tim Armstrong has often mentioned them as huge inspirations, both in interviews and in songs, and Rancid was accused of blatantly ripping of The Clash for quite a while. Then Joe Strummer was signed to Tim's record label Hellcat, and he stayed there until he died, and I think that made people shut up about it. Also, Lint was Tim Armstrongs nickname back in the Gilman St. days.

[moonpie]

54 year old American here - Rancid speaks to and for my generation.

[matpeachey]

Funny you mention them looking scary 😂 Lars is such a sweetheart.

[methshin]

Rancid was one of the most important bands to me when I was in high school. Hope you check out "...And out come the Wolves"

[mikehoben]

The “we’re gonna live forever “ line reminds me of a line Tim put in an older track Indestructible “Through music you can live forever.” I think this song is expressing the same sentiment that people will hear your music and ideas hundreds of years after you die and in that way you can live forever