Description
Rancid: Lars Frederiksen , Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar); Matt Freeman (vocals, bass guitar); Brandon Steineckert (drums).
Personnel: Greg Graffin, Pat Wilson (vocals); Ryan Foltz (mandolin); Joel Pargman (violin); Michael Bolger (horns); Booker T. Jones (keyboards); Branden Steineckert (drums); Brett Gurewitz (percussion, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Ina Veli (violin); Tom Lea (viola); Adrienne Woods (cello); Vic Ruggiero (keyboards).
Audio Mixers: John Morrical; Tim Armstrong; Brett Gurewitz .
Audio Remasterer: Bob Ludwig.
Recording information: Bloodclot; Jhoc; Skywalker Sound; Sound City.
Arranger: Jay Terrien.
Considering that Rancid's seventh studio album was largely written on acoustic guitars at new drummer Brandon Steineckert's small town Utah-based recording facility, one might guess that the band had mellowed. Not so: LET THE DOMINOES FALL is a particularly spirited set of the kind of anthemic old-school punk rock the band does best. The first single, "Last One To Die," sounds like the Pogues and the Clash in a drunken brawl at a Who concert, while other tracks recall the group's ska-punk roots in Operation Ivy. Produced by Bad Religion/Epitaph Records founder Brett Gurewirtz the record features Rancid's trademark mix of uncompromising music and insightful lyrics delivered in lead singer Tim Armstrong's inimitable mush-mouthed vocal style.
- Format: CD
- Genre: Pop
- Released: 06/02/2009