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For God & Country

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Quite simply, Good Riddance play great, fast hardcore punk suffused with a strong idealism. Like Propagandhi, their politics are central in their lyrics, which complement the music perfectly. This album is short but sweet - the songs are all tight and melodic; Russ's voice is very listenable and was made for this kind of music. There isn't a bad song on this album, although there are a couple of less memorable ones - but what you will remember it for are the amazing songs such as the live staple `Mother Superior', `All Fall Down', `United Cigar', the prophetic `Decoy' and closing song `October' (which blends a soft, breathless build-up with an awesome climax). This album contains all of the ingredients of a great punk album - great hooks, angry (yet intelligent) lyrics, and the ability to excite. Like the not-dissimilar Bad Religion, Good Riddance's finest moments are fleeting changes of pace and soaring energy; they manage to sound powerful without being too heavy, wielding a punk-rock rapier rather than beating you with a metaphorical `metal' club. Having heard all of GR's albums, I would say this is the one which defines them, and by which later material will always be compared. If you have any of their other albums but don't own this one, remedy the situation immediately - Good Riddance are so consistent that once you've heard one album, you've got to collect `em all.

An amazing cd, Unlike most people I believe this is their best album to date, unbelievable. They do it right everytime, buy all their cds you wont be disappointed, I wasn't

This album is one of my top 5 punk albums it is amping from track 1 to track 12. October is probably one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time. This album should be checked out by anyone who likes punk rock.

This is the best Good Riddance album I've ever heard. The music is fast a furious with great vocals and lyrics that are politically oriented.

honestly the only problem i had with this cd, was the fact that it did not have the hidden track found on the lp. other than that one missing song, i have never been less than thrilled to hear it again and again. a must for anyone who likes to think that modern punk rock isn't as hard or thought-provoking as "them good old days"

This is an awesome CD, Good Riddance's best. The songs are heartfelt and cut right through you. None of it is BS, it screams brutal honesty. Anyone will fall in love with this album.

I completely agree with skapunkjazzbluesrock, this is the best Good Riddance album ever! The music is political and fast and great! I would definitly recommend this CD to anyone who likes great punk!

this is a great punk cd, the only downside being that some of the tracks are fairly similar (but u get that with every punk cd i guess)

my favourite title on this is "boys and girls", one of the best punk songs i know

if you like propaghandi and the likes, get this one. you wont be disappointed