Description
‘Rancid’ is the self-titled debut studio album by American punk rock band Rancid, released on 10th May 1993, through Epitaph Records.
It is the only album to feature the band as a trio (guitarist/vocalist Lars Frederiksen would later join the band for the album’s supporting tour), as well as one of three albums not to be produced by Brett Gurewitz (the others being ‘…And Out Come the Wolves’ and ‘Life Won’t Wait’). However, Gurewitz provided backing vocals on the album.
Mike DaRonco of AllMusic stated “This is where it all starts. Without any reminiscing about their former band, Operation Ivy, Matt Freeman (bass) and Tim Armstrong (guitar/vocals) blast through their debut without any hints of ska or blatant Clash plagiarizing. On the contrary, this album rips through 15 tracks of high-energy punk that’s accompanied by heavy bass leads and Armstrong’s permanently slurred vocals. And to top it all off, the lyrical content deals with urban blight and the lifestyle of being a public nuisance. With this trademark sound, Rancid provide the perfect soundtrack for any car chase that includes massive property damage; is it a wonder MTV wouldn’t touch this?”
Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. Adina
2. Hyena
3. Detroit
4. Rats In The Hallway
5. Another Night
6. Animosity
7. Outta My Mind
8. Whirlwind
Side B:
9. Rejected
10. Injury
11. Climb In (The Bottle)
12. Trenches
13. Holiday Sunrise
14. Unwritten Rules
15. Union Blood
16. Get Out Of My Way
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