Indestructible

Rancid | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epitaph
• ASIN: B0000AI44R
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (242 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,906 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #6 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Ska Punk
  • #8 in Music > Alternative Rock > Ska
  • #23 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > American Punk

Track Listings

1. Indestructible

2. Fall Back Down

3. Red Hot Moon

4. David Courtney

5. Start Now

6. Out of Control

7. Django

8. Arrested in Shanghai

9. Travis Bickle

10. Memphis

11. Spirit of '87

12. Ghost Band

13. Tropical London

14. Roadblock

15. Born Frustrated

16. Back Up Against the Wall

17. Ivory Coast

18. Stand Your Ground

19. Otherside

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Where Rancid's eponymous 2000 album saw the band attempting to re-seize the moral high ground by aping the hardcore sound of the early 1980s, Indestructible is a return to the eclectic mix of their own breakthrough album And Out Come the Wolves. Thus "Red Hot Moon" and "Memphis" are melancholy, Clash-inspired grooves, "Arrested in Shanghai" and "Back Up Against the Wall" are melodic pop rock, while "Out of Control" and "Born Frustrated" are screaming punk assaults. Their politics, naturally, remain sound, as evinced by "Ivory Coast" and the anti-violence anthem "Spirit of '87". --Dominic Wills

Product Description

Rancid, one of rock's most influential indie bands of the 90s, finally makes its major-label debut with indestructible, it's first album in three years. 19 tracks packaged in digipak format. Hellcat. 2003.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars progress is sweet, September 29, 2003

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gabriel ramirez (brooklyn, ny United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indestructible (Audio CD)

well, i am a bit older, so i may have a different take. i consider rancid to be a natural progression of operation ivy. saying that i consider this album to be almost perfect. the boys mix it up from the start. i won't bother going into the different genres this album encompasses, but i will say this: tim has become a songwriter. a real musician. there is a definate application of craft and melody that most newskool "punks" (and i use the term loosely 'cause if you purchase your attitude at a store, your not punk) react to as betrayal. honestly rancid 2000's the sellout album. rancid NEVER made music like that before, and only did so as a knee jerk reaction to garner cred with the "hardcore" fans. even their first album in '92 was more melodic. anyway, this is a truly excellent album. melodic hardcore, raggea, and just plain damn good songwiting are "indestructable".

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! even better than "...And Out Come The Wolves"!, September 5, 2003

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M. Burgstaller "Mike" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indestructible (Audio CD)

This is the greatest Rancid CD! its like a mix of Let's Go/Rancid(2000)/Life Wont Wait, and pleanty of new style songs. It tops And Out Come The Wolves because of it diversity and songs that really stand out. If you like any Rancid CD or just like good music buy this CD!! It's my favorite out of a huge collection of punk-rock CDs! 19 songs and almost an hour of awesome music!!! a must buy!

1. Indestructible (9/10): Awesome punk title track!

2. Fall Back Down (9/10): Poppy? yes. but it grows on you fast! and its a very personal song for Tim.

3. Red Hot Moon (9/10): Ska-ish song, reminds me of Time Bomb,
yes the rapper form the tranplants is in it but he doesnt really rap.

4. David Courtney (10/10): Maybe my favorite Rancid song ever, a great punk song!

5. Start Now (10/10): Kind of poppy chorus like Fall Back Down, but i think its even better I really like it.

6. Out Of Control (9/10): Sounds like its straight off Rancid 2000, probably the most hardcore track on this CD, still very catchy and awesome!

7. Django (10/10): Another one that could be on Rancid 2000, but even better! this is an awesome hard punk song with a very original sounds to it.

8. Arrested In Shanghai (10/10): A slow song, maybe its not for everyone, but I absolutely love this song!

9. Travis Bickle (10/10): Also could be off of Rancid 2000, just as good as Django, very fast hard catchy and awesome!

10. Memphis (7/10): While it has it's moments (Matt actually has clear backround vocals here) it just doesnt measure up to the other songs.

11. Spirit of '87 (8/10): Alot of people love this song and say its the best from this CD, its punk and original, had to grow on me tho.

12. Ghost Band (9/10): If you like "Indestructible" you will like this one, it had to grow on me but did-so very fast, its a great punk song!

13. Tropical London (9/10): Sounds like something off "Life Wont Wait" probably, but not Reggea, very personal song to Tim about Brody. Catchy and awesome.

14. Roadblock (10/10): Sounds like something straight off of "Let's Go!", very awesome punk song.

15. Born Frustrated: (10/10): Also sounds straight off of "Let's Go", one of the best on the CD! very catchy and awesome punk!

16. Back Up Against the Wall (8/10): This almost deserves a 9, its poppy but its good just not great

17. Ivory Coast (9/10): cool punk once again :)!

18. Stand Your Ground (10/10): Bascilly a Transplants song w/o the rapper, but its totally awesome, I love it!

19. Otherside (10/10): Yes an emotional punk song! very very very awesome and sad, about Lar's late older brother. best "na na na na"'s ive ever heard! The only thing wrong with it is that its too short :'(!

19 songs and almost an hour of awesome music!!! a must buy!

and Rancid is still Rancid no they have not sold out.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ghost Band!!!, December 19, 2005

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RootsRadical (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indestructible (Audio CD)

Okay, let's see where we start...
First, i'd like to address the reviewer that says (s)he purchased then quickly discarded the band's first self-titled album: What the hell were you thinking??? The first album was a great album (as all of their work tends to be), furthermore you went on to mention that the second self-titled album was one of their best, again, what were you thinking??? That was without a shadow-of-a-doubt their worst, most thrown-together c.d. of the entire lot!!!
That said- "Indestructible" is a strong effort by punk's most influential and flexible band. They once again switch back and forth from their raggae roots to fast-paced "head-splitters" more quickly then you can say "The Clash". This album is just further proof that Rancid is punk's most versatile asset, and can appeal to anyone looking to delve into the depths of true punk rock. One of the best features of this disc is that the book not only has lyrics included, but also gives a brief synopsis of what each song is about- a feature that i absolutely love, and would encourage all bands to include, as it gives the listener a bit of a window into the lyricists mindset. If you are interested in Rancid I would suggest that your buy their albums in the following order (keep in mind to listen to each album several times so that you can truly appreciate what each work brings to the table):

1) ...And Out Come the Wolves
2) Let's Go
3) Indestructible (it's listener friendly, but not necessarily the third best album)
4) Life Won't Wait
5) Self-titled (1993 *the gun cover*)
6) Self-titled (2000 *the skull cover*)

no matter what albums you buy or in what order just make sure to appreciate all that Rancid stands for and take it all at face value!!

P.S. Listen to the bass line in just about every Rancid song and try arguing against the fact that Matt Freeman is the best bass player on the planet. Period!