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Title: Could I have some cliches with my punk, please?
Review: They may have a good message, but they sound just like the Clash. Scratch that: the Clash were innovators, changing their musical style as they grew and developed. Rancid has sounded the same since its inception, deviating little, if at all, from the punk-ska formula. Replete with fake British accents and a cover with a photo of boots on it, it's all a cliché. If you like punk cliches, and you don't mind hearing the same song 19 times, then this is the album for you. If you like cookie-cutter punk that doesn't stray one inch from the formula, then this is for you. If you don't want your musical expectations challenged, it's definitely for you. Yes, it's fun. But that's it: just some fun with a good message and a lot of trappings. If this is the best punk can offer, than it really must be dead. So, rock out with this if you must, but maybe you'd be better off with some AC/DC or something else just as generic and dull.
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