And Out Come The Wolves - Rancid

"...And Out Come The Wolves" is Rancid's 3rd studio album, released in 1995 and probably their finest. Released soon after Green Day's "Dookie" and The Offspring's "Smash", "...And Out Come The Wolves" was an important album in the 90's punk revival. The sound of this record is heavily influenced by ska (evident by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman's past in Operation Ivy) and sees Rancid making their own, distinct sound. This record has numerous tracks that stand out and could almost be a "greatest hits" record. Tracks such as "Ruby Soho" and "Time Bomb" are notable punk rock ...  Read the complete review

This fantastic album was one of those that I would have to include on a 'soundtrack of my youth' list. As an impressionable teen getting into punk music for the first time, I couldn't believe that a group could produce something that was so catchy and described the general disaffection of young people everywhere. I've since discovered that this is pretty much Rancid's forte, but I've not changed my mind about the album. Those listening to the album for the first time will be pleasantly surprised at how many of the tracks they have heard, with songs such as 'Roots Radical' and 'Time Bomb' staples at any 'alternative' night club worth its salt. The record ...  Read the complete review

This is punk, through and through but unlike most punk (and a lot of people have Sid Vicious' ultra long sleeves and nasal swearing in their heads right now don't you?) this has musical quality. Most of the punk bands I've come across aren't hugely gifted in the 'talent' department mostly they try to make up for it with anger or just volume. Rancid have the anger but luckily for us don't bother with the volume. Even the anger is tempered to a bitter sarcasm and sharp insight into modern society, which is good. Each song on the album is quite short and consequently there are a few of them, about 18. They all have the punk sound almost ...  Read the complete review

And I mean that. This really is an album that should be permanently in your stereo. This is the sort of album that makes you want to get up and do something. It makes you want to get up and scream and shout, and go find the nearest mosh pit. They're the kind of songs that really stick in your head and you find you just HAVE to sing them... Compared to other albums I own :- ...And Out Come The Wolves is most like Let's Go. The songs on this album remind me of tracks such as 'St Mary' and 'As One' This is nothing like 'Life Won't Wait'... I find the tracks more melodic, although 'Hooligans' shares some ...  Read the complete review

Ever since I first heard Rancid I've liked them. Unfortunely I had real trouble finding their albums, at first that was, now there every where! But I could never have imagened that such a varity of Punk styles could be compressed onto one excellent album. Tim Armstrong and Co. out do all my expectations from track one and all the way through. Maxwell murder brings the pace of the album up to speed and gets you into this album instantly. This album has really got me into Punk and I have recently brought several other Rancid albums because of it. If you like Rancid you'll love this album, and you should get it. All nineteen tracks inspire you in ...  Read the complete review