Title: not Rancid, not bad
Product review: Never had heard of this project, but I guess i picked up the cd only because i've followed Rancid since Let's Go. Lots of times solo projects simply flop because the individual's talent relies on the band. This though, is something worth getting. While Lars formed this side project, Tim Armstrong has helped co-write some of the songs and produced the record on Hellcat Records. What makes this album different than a Rancid record is Lar's singing ability which goes far beyond what i expected. This cd gave Lars a platform to share with us what usually only served as backup to Tim in Rancid. The song writing is also tight and the record themes around the town where Lar's grew up in. There's plenty of classic hooks and anthem style songs while also showing a more emotional side of the songwriter. Expect the buzz on this CD to pick up with time, its a gem and can stand on its own even without the Rancid credentails.
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