Transplants

Editor's Review:

After the debacle of late-'90s whiteboy crapola touting itself as a "combination of rap and metal," I was resistant to the idea that the two should ever meet again. Luckily, The Transplants (Tim from Rancid, Travis from Blink-182 and newcomer Rob Aston) come at this punk and hip-hop inspired group like nobody's ever tried it before. Throughout this bizarre identity crisis of an album, the Transplants bravely forge a unique, informed and creative sound. They also aren't limited by popular genres but throw in some dub, drum-and-bass and even industrial beats just to keep you on your toes. The album reminds me of the successful genre-blending of bands like Ministry, Rage Against the Machine and Operation Ivy. This is truly adventurous music for the ADD crowd - it's bold, yet blurring and most importantly, loud, fast and inspired.
- Dan Ambrose
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Record Label HellCat Records Released December 2002

Tracks Romper Stomper Tall Cans in the Air D.J. D.J. Diamonds and Guns Quick Death Sad But True Weigh On My Mind One Seventeen California Babylon We Trusted You D.R.E.A.M. Down in Oakland

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