Top tracks — play these first
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Indestructible Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Fall Back Down — This track exemplifies the album's spirit of resilience, featuring an uplifting chorus that encourages perseverance through adversity while retaining Rancid's signature punk sound.
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Red Hot Moon — With its melodic hooks and reflective lyrics about longing and nostalgia, this song showcases a softer side of Rancid while maintaining their punk edge.
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Spirit of ’87 — A tribute to the band's roots and the early days of punk rock, this track captures the essence of community and rebellion that defined an era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic punk anthems with strong themes but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a fast tempo and high energy, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Many songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing themes of unity and resilience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, energetic bursts
- motivational anthems for resilience
- dynamic, engaging listening experience
- short tracks for easy replay
- uplifting themes of perseverance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its energetic anthems and themes of resilience.
- Themes
- punk rock resilience· Spirit of '87 nostalgia· community rebellion
- Career context
- By the time 'Indestructible' was released in 2003, Rancid had solidified their position in punk rock after their breakthrough with '...And Out Come the Wolves' in 1995. This album came six years after their previous release, 'Life Won't Wait', marking a return to their roots and a reaffirmation of their identity as a leading band in the punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Offspring· NOFX· Less Than Jake
Tracklist
- 1 Indestructible Start here 1:36
- 2 Fall Back Down 3:43
- 3 Red Hot Moon 3:36
- 4 David Courtney 2:44
- 5 Start Now 3:05
- 6 Out of Control 1:41
- 7 Django 2:25
- 8 Arrested in Shanghai 4:11
- 9 Travis Bickle 2:16
- 10 Memphis 3:25
- 11 Spirit of ’87 3:22
- 12 Ghost Band 1:37
- 13 Tropical London 3:01
- 14 Roadblock 1:58
- 15 Born Frustrated 2:56
- 16 Back Up Against the Wall 3:20
- 17 Ivory Coast 2:19
- 18 Stand Your Ground 3:24
- 19 Otherside 1:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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