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Rancid [2000]
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    This collection of urgent, gravel voiced anthems is one of the most vital things the punk world has coughed up in years.
  2. Revolver
    90
    Sometimes it sounds like someone grafted the Who's Live at Leeds and the first Minor Threat EP together. Yes, it's that good. [#2, p.103]
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  3. AllMusic
    90
    The harshest and most consistent album of their career.
  4. HOB.com
    80
    This self-titled effort is the kind of wall-to-wall spitting, snarling aggression that they haven't fully unleashed on the world since Let's Go.
  5. Wall of Sound
    73
    But as the songs blow by like so much sonic shrapnel, Rancid runs the risk of trying to say too much too quickly and losing its voice amid the ranting, raging blur.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    With Rancid, the band's mix of American thrash minimalism and Brit punk's sound and fury have transcended revivalist mimicry once and for all. The result is a brutally exuberant rock album.
  7. Sonicnet
    60
    In an age of "been there, done that" cynicism, Rancid come across like true believers...

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. FrankA.
    Oct 13, 2001
    10
    Rancid is one of the backbone bands of punk and hardcore as the casulties, agnostic front(nyc hardcore)since the begining and still are
  2. MichelleC.
    Sep 14, 2001
    10
    This is an awesome album! Probably one of Rancid's most hardcore ones and I love it. I think they have finally moved out of the ska This is an awesome album! Probably one of Rancid's most hardcore ones and I love it. I think they have finally moved out of the ska scene and into what is right!… Expand
  4. Ripper36
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Best Rancid album hands down. Life wont wait is a close 2nd. Rancid 5 is hard hitting punk/hardcore to say it best. It really shows how TimBest Rancid album hands down. Life wont wait is a close 2nd. Rancid 5 is hard hitting punk/hardcore to say it best. It really shows how Tim and the Guys can really dial it up. Cant say theres a bad track. Matt's Bass lines are some the of the best in music period. I will have to say Tomarrow Never comes took some notes from this album.… Expand
  5. JDirtyLeather
    Jun 9, 2002
    10
    I understand why the critics write as they do, but it's sad they can't see the error in their ways. There is no way possible they I understand why the critics write as they do, but it's sad they can't see the error in their ways. There is no way possible they have listened to it enough to actually comprehend what Rancid speaks of. Please do not use ska and comedy in the same sentnce. Life Won't wait was an incredible album. Rancid is Rancid.… Expand
  6. williamr
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    fucking good!!!
  7. VikishM
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    Rancid is the best punk band. I am mad about them. So I gave them 10. I would like to see them in my city
  8. j30
    Aug 15, 2011
    7
    I absolutely love this band, however I think this record is a little disappointing after 1998's great "Life Won't Wait." I do understand theI absolutely love this band, however I think this record is a little disappointing after 1998's great "Life Won't Wait." I do understand the thought process in going back to their hardcore punk roots because of the criticism from their fans.… Expand

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#44 Best Album of 2000
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