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Rancid - Let the Dominoes Fall Audio CD

A fair review of the Rancid "Let the Dominoes Fall" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Rancid reviews here, or go back to the Rancid tabs.

Rancid Band: Rancid
Title: Let the Dominoes Fall
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Release Date: 2009-06-02
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: East Bay Night 2: This Place 3: Up To No Good 4: Last One To Die 5: Disconnected 6: I Ain't Worried 7: Damnation 8: New Orleans 9: Civilian Ways 10: The Bravest Kids 11: Skull City 12: L.A. River 13: Lulu 14: Dominoes Fall 15: Liberty and Freedom 16: You Want It, You Got It 17: Locomotive 18: That's Just The Way It Is Now 19: The Highway

Good punk
What more could you ask for? It is not as good "And Out Come the Wolves" or "Let's Go!", but they are music makers, and sometimes you have to, as they say, "let the dominoes fall". Rancid keep it real with lyrics from the heart. Meaning, you have to throw it out there even if it isn't perfect. Everybody that rates this album low wants them to top "AOCTW" and, maybe it will happen, but I certainly don't want them to stop making music and sharing with me, the listener, what is going on in their lives just because they aren't making something superior to their best albums. You have to start somewhere and you can't always make a classic, but that doesn't mean you stop doing what you love. This album is good punk. And who knows? Maybe the stuff they come up with next will completely blow, maybe it will be a steady improvement, or maybe it will completely blow our minds. Who cares? You have to stay truthful and passionate and share what's on your mind no matter what, and as long as a band does that I'm willing to listen. And I'm willing to listen to this album. .


NEW FAN? DONT GET THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I grew up on Rancid and have some of their lyrics tattooed on my body, but unlike all their other albums where tim and lars switch off vocals respectively, lars doesn't take up the lead until track 5, where its a split with tim, and then not again til side c or d. I just got this the other day and it sucked. Matt has a part on this album which is cool. Unlike creating an awesome, unique, intelligent sound which Indestructible(2003) is known for, this record sounds like they're trying to emulate the later Clash. If you heard a song off this album and loved it, get it. Very nice packaging and beautiful vinyl. But if your a new fan, this is NOT the legendary punk band you're looking for. Check out Lets Go(1994), . . . And Out Come the Wolves(1995), or their self titled albums(1993 and 2000) and don't ruin it for yourself early.


Great CD, You Can Tell Theyre Getting Older Though
Ive been a long time Rancid & Operation Ivy fan. This is an excellent cd. I was lucky enough to see them play this, well, a few songs off this alubmn live in July. Great show but Im still bitter they only played a 20 minute set, ripoff for $45 tickets, but thats a different subject.

It is a great CD. If youre an old school Rancid fan, be sure to listen to it before you but it. Its slower, and a LOT less hardcore than their previous alubmns. Musically, this album is superior to their previous alblums. Much like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rancid is now maturing as a band and this alubm shows it.

Great catchy songs. Slower and more melodic than much of their previous stuff. Acoustic album included is interesting, but definately a dramatic change from the Rancid you are used to. In case you didnt read the info above, yes, 1 of the 2 CD's is all acoustic. Very interesting, but some songs have a goofball country feel.

Overall, if youre a Rancid fan you will like this album and its well worth the money. If youre a hardcore punk looking for a good punk rock cd, this might not be for you.


Worth the wait!
This cd is even better. The first cd in many years since the solid Indestructible. The songwriting is outstanding. All music genres are covered with solid hooks. Obvious it is not straight ahead punk like the earlier cd's. Just keep an open mind, listen and enjoy!.


A few bright spots but not their best effort...
That said, this album is most certainly their weakest. Rancid is one of the best punk bands in the business, no question. They try too hard to be political, and while that works for some bands, (i. e. Bad Religion & Anti-Flag) it does not work for Rancid. 'Dominoes' starts out promising, 'East Bay Night' is a melodic, well written, punk infused homage to their hometown. 'Up To No Good' has the ska-core groove that clearly pays tribute to the Op Ivy days & 'Last One To Die' is classic Rancid Punk. The rest of the album, however, disappoints. At times it seems the songs and lyrics just don't go together & the album doesn't flow. Rancid's greatest talent in their past albums has been their ability to relate and connect with their fans. Their songs reached out and hit us, they made us feel like old friends. 'Dominoes', for the most part, is missing that. For hardcore Rancid fans, yeah, buy the album and support the band but for those just discovering Rancid, pick up 'And Out Come the Wolves' or 'Let's Go' instead.


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