Rancid - Rancid - 93 (Anniversary Edition, White w/ Black Splatter LP Vinyl)

White W/ Black Splatter. This is where it all starts. Without any reminiscing about their former band Operation Ivy, Matt Freeman (bass) and Tim Armstrong (guitar/vocals) blast through their debut without any hints of ska or blatant Clash plagiarizing. On the con trary, this album rips through 15 tracks of high-energy punk that's accompanied by heavy bass leads and Armstrong's permanently slurred vocals. And to top it all off, the lyrical content deals with urban blight and the lifestyle of being a public nuisance. With this trademark sound, Rancid provides the perfect soundtrack for any car chase that includes massive property damage; is it a wonder MTV wouldn't touch this? -Mike DaRonco

Side A Adina Hyena Detroit Rats in the Hallway Another Night Animosity Outta My Mind Whirlwind Side B Rejected Injury The Bottle Trenches Holiday Sunrise Unwritten Rules Union Blood Get Out of My Way