Top tracks — play these first
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Track Fast Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Telegraph Avenue — This track exemplifies Rancid's knack for storytelling through vivid imagery and personal reflections on urban life.
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An Intimate Close Up of a Street Punk Trouble Maker — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of rebellion and identity while showcasing Rancid's signature blend of punk rock energy.
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Say Goodbye to Our Heroes — A poignant homage to lost figures in music and culture, this song highlights the emotional weight and nostalgia present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing Rancid's established style while exploring new themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature dual vocals, creating a call-and-response dynamic that enhances the punk ethos.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and social themes, with introspective moments interspersed among the anthemic choruses.
- 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 bursts of energetic fun
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- slow, drawn-out song structures
- long, immersive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Rancid's continued vitality and relevance in punk music after a hiatus.
- Themes
- street punk identity· nostalgic tributes
- Career context
- Released on June 9, 2017, Trouble Maker is Rancid's ninth studio album and their first since 2014's ...Honor Is All We Know. At this stage in their career, Rancid was solidifying their legacy within the punk rock genre while continuing to evolve their sound with a mix of new influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Offspring· NOFX· Less Than Jake
Tracklist
- 1 Track Fast Start here 0:58
- 2 Ghost of a Chance 1:36
- 3 Telegraph Avenue 3:19
- 4 An Intimate Close Up of a Street Punk Trouble Maker 2:34
- 5 Where I’m Going 2:23
- 6 Buddy 3:03
- 7 Farewell Lola Blue 2:26
- 8 All American Neighborhood 1:13
- 9 Bovver Rock and Roll 3:02
- 10 Make It Out Alive 1:50
- 11 Molly Make Up Your Mind 1:12
- 12 I Got Them Blues Again 1:48
- 13 Beauty of the Pool Hall 2:15
- 14 Say Goodbye to Our Heroes 2:10
- 15 I Kept a Promise 2:58
- 16 Cold Cold Blood 1:42
- 17 This Is Not the End 1:57
- 18 We Arrived Right on Time 2:20
- 19 Go on Rise Up 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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