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Transplants

Transplants · 2002

45 min · 12 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of punk, hip-hop, and rock that captures the chaos of early 2000s youth culture.

Why this album works

'Transplants' gained attention for its eclectic sound and charted at number 39 on the Billboard 200. The single 'Diamonds and Guns' became a minor hit, contributing to the band's reputation and influencing a wave of genre-blending artists in the following years.
Best for
steady energetic flow throughout for party ignition anthems for youthful rebellion
Context
Released in 2002, 'Transplants' marked the debut album for the supergroup formed by Tim Armstrong and Rob Aston, alongside drummer Tré Cool. At this point, Armstrong was already well-known from his work with Rancid, while Aston was gaining recognition through his collaborations. The album represented a significant genre crossover, fusing punk rock with hip-hop elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Romper Stomper 3:18
  • 2 Tall Cans in the Air Standout 3:43
  • 3 D.J. D.J. 4:01
  • 4 Diamonds and Guns Standout 4:01
  • 5 Quick Death 3:36
  • 6 Sad but True 4:26
  • 7 Weigh on My Mind 3:22
  • 8 One Seventeen 2:01
  • 9 California Babylon Standout 4:05
  • 10 We Trusted You 4:35
  • 11 D.R.E.A.M. 4:42
  • 12 Down in Oakland 3:23

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