Randy the Band
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| Released | October 10, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | May 2005 - June 2005 | |||
| Studio | Decibel Studios | |||
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| Length | 31:47 | |||
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Randy the Band is an album by Swedish punk rock band Randy, released in October 2005[1] by Ny Våg Records and Epitaph Records/Burning Heart Records.[2] As of July 2020, it is Randy's latest album.
The album produced one single, "Razorblade," for which the band recorded a music video.[3]
Critical reception
In their review of the album, AllMusic called Randy "one of [Sweden]'s most highly touted punk bands" and positively likened the band to Green Day in saying that both groups are "ferociously energetic." The review also complimented Randy for "maintaining a knife-edge balance between youthful energy and tightly played rock & roll." While AllMusic did not give the album a formal rating or distinguish any tracks as highlights or standouts, the review itself individually praised the tracks "Punk Rock High," "Rich Boy," "Teenage Tiger," "I Raise My Fist," and "Losing My Mind."[4]
PunkNews reviewer William David gave the album 8 out of 10 stars, remarking in their review, "Anyone who has followed the career of this band knows they have consistently delivered hit album after hit album, and [this album] is no exception." He complimented the band's style of "catchy-as-can-be rock n' roll" and noted that the band had "honed in on their melodic side this time around," differing from previous heavier and less melodic albums like Welfare Problems. David also compared the band's style in the album to The Clash, also complimenting the band for their guitar work, attention to melody, and socialist lyrical themes. David distinguished "Razorblade," "Evil," "The Pretender," and "Going Out With the Dead" as standout tracks.[5]
Track listing
All music is composed by Randy (Johan Brändström, Fredrik Granberg, Stefan Granberg, Johan Gustafsson)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Punk Rock High" | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Razorblade" | 2:19 |
| 3. | "Better than Art" | 2:24 |
| 4. | "Evil" | 2:03 |
| 5. | "Bahnhof Zoo" | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Nothing on Me" | 1:49 |
| 7. | "I Raise My Fist" | 2:30 |
| 8. | "Red Banner Rockers" | 2:30 |
| 9. | "The Pretender" | 1:49 |
| 10. | "Going Out with the Dead" | 2:51 |
| 11. | "Teenage Tiger" | 2:04 |
| 12. | "Rich Boy" | 2:20 |
| 13. | "Losing My Mind" | 2:08 |
| 14. | "Promise" | 3:12 |
| 15. | "The World Is Getting Bored" | 2:53 |
| Total length: | 36:45 | |
Information
- Recorded at Decibel Studios[4][6]
- Recorded by Estudiomac[6]
- Mixed at Sjöbjörn Studio[6]
- Mastered at Cutting Room Studios[6]
- Mixed and engineered by Pelle Gunnerfeldt[4][6]
- All tracks produced by Randy[6]
- Artwork by Robert Pettersson[6]
- Design (Cover/Laser/Back/Label), Layout by Hugo Sundkvist[6]
- Published by Warner/Chappell and Picnic Music[6]
- Released by Burning Heart on October 10, 2005[6]
- Distributed by Epitaph Records/Epitaph Europe[6]
- Performed by Randy
Credits
- Fredrik Granberg - drums
- Johan Gustafsson - bass, background vocals
- Stefan Granberg - vocals, guitar
- Johan Brändström - guitar, background vocals, some lead vocals
- Randy - Primary Artist, Producer[6]
References
- ^ "Randy the Band - Stream on Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "RELEASES". Ny Våg. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ BlankTV. "Randy - Razorblade (Burning Heart Records)". YouTube. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b c AllMusic (January 2006). "Randy the Band - Randy - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ David, William (13 January 2006). "Randy - Randy the Band". PunkNews. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Randy - Randy the Band (2005, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 14 July 2020.