Indestructible (Rancid album)

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Indestructible is the sixth studio album by the American punk band Rancid, released on August 19, 2003 (see 2003 in music). On vinyl, it is also a double album. Despite critical acclaim, the band was criticized by many fans for Indestructible's poppier sound. It debuted (and peaked) at #15 on the charts, with 51,000 copies sold in its first week, making it Rancid's highest charting album so far and best opening week saleswise.

Indestructible was not Rancid's final album. The band went on hiatus in 2004 while all members of the band were involved in their own projects. However, they got back together in 2006 for a tour, but longtime drummer Brett Reed left the band while they were working on this album's follow-up, making it seem possible that Indestructible could be Rancid's last recording with him.

Writing and production

After a break in 2001, Rancid returned to the studio with co-producer Brett Gurewitz in 2002, to record their next album. Work on it was meant a year long for the band. Most notably, finishing up the album was extremely stressful for all of the members of Rancid.

Delay of release

The album was delayed several times before its official release. First scheduled for release was summer/fall 2002, then early 2003, mid-2003 and finally August 19, 2003. One of the reasons why Indestructible had yet to be released was their various other activities. Singer/guitarist Tim Armstrong released an album with his then-new side project Transplants and second guitarist Lars Frederiksen released an album with Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards. Warner Bros. Records released the CD version while LP was released by Epitaph.

Track listing

• All songs by Armstrong and Frederiksen except where noted.

CD version "Indestructible" – 1:36 "Fall Back Down" – 3:43 "Red Hot Moon" (Armstrong/Aston/Frederiksen/Reed) – 3:36 "David Courtney" – 2:44 "Start Now" – 3:05 "Out of Control" – 1:41 "Django" (Armstrong) – 2:25 "Arrested in Shanghai" – 4:11 "Travis Bickle" – 2:16 "Memphis" – 3:25 "Spirit of '87" (Armstrong/Carlock/Frederiksen) – 3:22 "Ghost Band" – 1:37 "Tropical London" – 3:01 "Roadblock" (Armstrong/Frederiksen/Reed) – 1:58 "Born Frustrated" – 2:56 "Back Up Against the Wall" – 3:20 "Ivory Coast" – 2:19 "Stand Your Ground" – 3:24 "Otherside" – 1:52

LP version Side one "Indestructible" – 1:36 "Fall Back Down" – 3:43 "Red Hot Moon" (Armstrong/Aston/Frederiksen/Reed) – 3:36 "David Courtney" – 2:44 "Start Now" – 3:05 Side two "Out of Control" – 1:41 "Django" (Armstrong) – 2:25 "Arrested in Shanghai" – 4:11 "Travis Bickle" – 2:16 Side three "Memphis" – 3:25 "Spirit of '87" (Armstrong/Carlock/Frederiksen) – 3:22 "Ghost Band" – 1:37 "Tropical London" – 3:01 "Roadblock" (Armstrong/Frederiksen/Reed) – 1:58 "Born Frustrated" – 2:56 Side four "Back Up Against the Wall" – 3:20 "Ivory Coast" – 2:19 "Stand Your Ground" – 3:24 "Otherside" – 1:52 "Killing Zone" - 2:39 (non CD bonus track)

Notes/trivia

• Due to the success of its single "Fall Back Down", Indestructible was Rancid's most successful album since their 1995 breakthrough ...And Out Come The Wolves.
• "Out of Control" was used for the video game Need For Speed: Underground.
• "Fall Back Down", was used on Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Soundtrack.
• The average score on Metacritic for the album was a positive 84%
• The LP Bonus Track "Killing Zone" is also available on the Give 'Em the Boot IV compilation.

Personnel

• Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar, mixing
• Lars Frederiksen - vocals, guitar, cover photo
• Matt Freeman - vocals, bass
• Brett Reed - drums

• Brett Gurewitz - vocals, producer, engineer, mixing
• Rob Aston - vocals
• Siedah Garrett - vocals
• Vic Ruggiero - keyboards
• Luis Conte - percussion
• Joe Barresi - mixing
• Douglas Boehn - mixing
• Dave Carlock - editing
• Rob Schnapf - mixing
• Seth McLain - editing
• Edmond Monsef - editing
• Nick Raskulinecz - engineer, editing
• Andrew Alekel - engineer
• John "Silas" Cranfield - assistant engineer
• Pete Martinez - assistant engineer
• Citris Reynolos - assistant engineer
• Kevin Dran - assistant
• Nick Pritchard - design

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
2003	The Billboard 200	15

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
2003	"Fall Back Down"	Modern Rock Tracks	13