CD Rancid – Trouble Maker

Rancid returns to their roots with Trouble Maker (2017), their ninth studio album released via Hellcat / Epitaph Records. Produced by the legendary Brett Gurewitz, this 17-track release marks a high-energy rejuvenation for the East Bay veterans, capturing the raw, "street punk" vitality that has defined their career since 1993.

The album is a relentless blast of power chords, big harmonies, and the unmistakable vocal interplay between Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen. While the record leans heavily into the band’s hard-edged punk sound, it also features their signature nods to garage rock and ska, anchored by Matt Freeman’s iconic bass work and Branden Steineckert’s driving percussion.

Key Tracks & Highlights:

• "Where I’m Going": The album’s standout ska-infused anthem, reminiscent of classics like "Time Bomb."
• "Telegraph Avenue": A catchy, biographical love letter to the Berkeley counter-culture scene.
• "Track Fast" & "Ghost of a Chance": High-speed, sub-two-minute blasts that open the album with classic Let’s Go-era energy.
• "This Is Not the End": A "balls-to-the-wall" closer featuring aggressive guitar solos and a rowdy finish.

Authentic, unpolished, and fiercely resolute, Trouble Maker is an essential addition for fans of The Clash, Youth Brigade, and the classic Hellcat Records sound.