Last Wave Rockers [Original recording reissued]

Common Rider | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Panic Button
• ASIN: B00004W53Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,683 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #48 in Music > Alternative Rock > Ska > Ska General
  • #65 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk

Track Listings

1. Classics Of Love

2. Castaways

3. Signal Signal

4. Carry On

5. Rise Or Fall

6. Rise Or Fall

7. True Rulers

8. Conscious Burning

9. On Broadway

10. Heatseekers

11. Place Where We Can Stay, A

12. Walk Down The River

13. Rough Redemption

14. Deep Spring

15. Angels At Play

16. (untitled) - (hidden track)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whoa.. this rocks, do yourself a favor and get it!, March 8, 2004

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

This is one of my favorite CDs ever. If you like Op Ivy, Rancid, Sublime, or any ska/punk ull LOVE this CD! get his then get "This is Unity Music"

This is a great branch off of Op Ivy, its got awesome punk and ska tracks!

1. Classics of Love - 10/10
2. Castaways - 10/10
3. Signal Signal - 8/10
4. Carry On - 10/10
5. Rise or Fall - 7/10
6. True Rulers - 10/10
7. Conscience Burning - 10/10
8. On Broadway - 9/10
9. Heatseekers - 9/10
10. A Place Where We Can Stay - 7/10
11. Walk Down The River - 8/10
12. Rough Redemption - 10/10
13. Deep Spring - 10/10
14. Angels At Play - 9/10
15. Dixie Roadrash [Hidden Track] - 10/10

My very favorites: Classics of Love, Carry On, True Rulers, Castaways, but wow they are all so good...

Jesse Michael is a genius

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'course I had to buy it; never expected to like it this much, April 2, 2000

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Milton Abrams - See all my reviews

This review is from: LAST WAVE ROCKERS (Audio CD)

"Operation Ivy" is the best American lp of theeighties, but up until now I chalked that up to Tim Armstrong and MattFreeman, because Rancid was the best American band of the 90's. Out of curiosity, I picked up "Common Rider," just to see how/what Jesse was doing (I heard he was a buddhist monk or something). Well, I was shocked by just how catchy, hooky, intelligent, powerful and downright fantastic this cd is. It's funny that everyone is saying that this isn't like "Operation Ivy." The sound is exactly what I was expecting/hoping for. I mean, yeah, the bloke isn't 19 anymore, he's not going to blast out 2 minute desperate, nihilistic diatribes condemning society and calling for an end to violence. Now, like most of us, he is inspired and affected most by his interpersonal relationships. And I love hearing every word of it. The pace of the songs is slower, not surprisingly, and the music is even more stripped down than "Operation Ivy's" believe it or not. The bass is much more raggaeish than Matt Freeman's and the guitar parts are simpler. In conclusion, AMAZING album. It surpassed my wildest expectations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Common Rider: Jesse Is Back!, September 29, 2002

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Craig (St. Louis Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Last Wave Rockers (Audio CD)

Even though I have yet to buy any of their CD's, I consider myself a fan of Common Rider. I saw these guys live on the Plea For Peace Tour in St. Louis on Friday, September 27, 2002. They simply rocked the place. I even got Jesse Michaels (former lyricist/lead vocals of Operation Ivy) to sign my Operation Ivy shirt after their set. After seeing them live, I would highly reccomend any of their stuff to anyone; especially to those of you who are just getting into punk/ska/raggae. They have all influences in them. My rating is based on their live performance.