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Let The Dominoes Fall
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The punk-rock band's first album in more than six years was produced by Brett Gurewitz.

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East Bay Night
Another East Bay night (East Bay night) (East Bay night) (East Bay night) When the sun goes down and the night come around And the fog come... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Boston Globe
    80
    Sometimes observing that a band keeps making the same record is an insult. Not so with Rancid--and not when the records are this good.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    By making a record that solely lives up to the standards they've set themselves, Rancid have maintained their dedication to the punk ethos with a resonance that will shine longer than the dozen rewrites of "Ruby Soho" some fans want from them. [Jul 2009, p.121]
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  3. PopMatters
    80
    With this exceptional comeback album, Rancid back up that boast [“We got it right, you got it wrong, we’re still around,” Armstrong proclaims on Dominoes’ key single, Last One to Die.] in spades and prove they are the only punk band of their generation who still matters--regardless of their age.
  4. Rolling Stone
    70
    Rancid sat out most of the Bush years, and they make up for lost time here, decrying corporate greed and the Iraq War in rave-ups.
  5. Spin
    70
    The sunny brutalism of Rancid's East Bay ska-thrash has lost nary a step and their ethical-emotional rigor is as sweet as it is pure.
  6. The A.V. Club
    67
    This is a record meant to sound good and feel good, though it’s unlikely to stir many passionate feelings, for or against it.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    They appear to be sincere in their sloganeering so you’ve got to admire them, but, really, the message of a song like ‘New Orleans’ gets seriously undermined by the shiny Busted balloon it’s caught inside.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MaceG
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    It's true that this is a softer Rancid than that of years gone by, but this is nonetheless an incredible pop, punk, country and ska It's true that this is a softer Rancid than that of years gone by, but this is nonetheless an incredible pop, punk, country and ska album. It did take me a few listens to get into. An early contender for album of the year.… Expand
  2. JeremyS
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    This is one of the best albums I have heard in years. Thankfully Rancid has stayed true to their sound, but you don't have to be a punk This is one of the best albums I have heard in years. Thankfully Rancid has stayed true to their sound, but you don't have to be a punk to enjoy it.… Expand
  4. JohnH
    Jun 6, 2009
    8
    Another quality Rancid album.
  5. jimmck9
    Oct 20, 2010
    8
    Great Album. Not nearly as good as And Out Come the Wolves but that is a legendary album. LTDF is real good and is a fun energetic listen.Great Album. Not nearly as good as And Out Come the Wolves but that is a legendary album. LTDF is real good and is a fun energetic listen. Love the song You Want it You got it. Tim, Lars, and Matt are 3 punk gods and they are still doing great things.… Expand
  6. bobj
    Jun 4, 2009
    6
    Its ok, but not up to usuall Rancid standards. This is something the kids at the mall would buy in Hot Topic.

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