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Track Listings
| 1. Romper Stomper |
| 2. Tall Cans In The Air |
| 3. DJ, DJ |
| 4. Diamonds And Guns |
| 5. Quick Death |
| 6. Sad But True |
| 7. Weigh On My Mind |
| 8. On Point |
| 9. California Babylon |
| 10. We Trusted You |
| 11. D.R.E.A.M. |
| 12. Down In Oakland |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
So, something such as Transplants is what ska-punks do in their spare time. Over the period between January 2000 to June 2002, Rancid's guitarist and vocalist Tim Armstrong was sat in his basement studio, laboriously poring over loops and samples, collecting synth-squeals and snatches of howling guitar and, naturally, writing songs. Aided by raging rapper Rob Aston, he's put it all together to form this often intriguing and strangely beguiling side project. The opening's not promising. With the death-riff of "Romper Stomper" followed by the urban R & B and chanted party-rock chorus of "Tall Cans in the Air", you get the awful feeling that Armstrong is dealing in lowest common denominators here. But then his Clash-obsession kicks in once more, his Mick Jones-aping vocal darkly murmuring over the reggae-come-rock of "D.J.D.J.". This London-Kingston-California hybrid is thoroughly weird, initially comical, but oddly touching. It rings out again in "Weigh on My Mind", and "Diamonds and Guns", with its Sex Pistols' marching intro, rollicking piano and Stonesy woo-woos, while the closing "Down in Oakland" is an enthusiastic take on the Clash's later spaghetti western reggae. These, and Armstrong's sonic experimentations, provide interest, with adrenalin added by bursts of searing punk-metal. Though Aston's outbursts are often confrontational in the most predictable and tedious sense, Transplants are genuinely something new. --Dominic Wills
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album has generated quite a lot of interest mainly due to the fact that is made by a supergroup that isn't a supergroup... comprised mainly of veteran punk Tim Armstrong, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and rookie vocalist Rob Aston, along with a handful of session musicians, the people in the inlay sheet really are a who's-who's of todays music scene.
The sound is pretty straightforward, but done in a way that makes it sound overly busy at the same time. Vocal slurs, shouts and raps lead the charge through a barrage of buzz-saw guitars, feedback-filled Bass and a mixture of tradional and looped drumming make this a very strong sounding record, add in a few samples and a bit of piano and hip-hop grooves for good measure and you have a record that will be loved by multi-genre music fans and hated by people not willing to give more than one genre a chance. From the heavy cruch of 'Romper Stomper', to the chest-beating raps of 'Tall Cans In the Air' to the piano filled 'Diamonds And Guns' the record fires back and forth using any style of music it can think of to get its musical message across... true, its very much a punk record, but a wonderfully varied punk record that deserves a listen from everyone.
Album Highlights:- "DJ, DJ", "Diamonds and Guns", "Weigh On My Mind" and "On Point"
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well Tim Armstrong has managed to impress again, after Operation Ivy and still with Rancid he has created a fantastic new band and a awesome new sound. This incorporates loads of new sounds such as drum n bass and hip hop. In fact the whole album is based around hip hop and vocalist Rob Aston is a very good MC.
At first listen you may wonder what Armstrong has done to the punk sound but he has strayed but in a way stayed true to the sound. Travis Barker of Blink-182 fame does an excellent job on drums.
The album starts with the very disappointing Romper Stomper the lowlight of the album, dont be dismayed Tall Cans In The Air is a highlight as are D.J.D.J and Diamonds and Guns (best song).
Each song has its own unique sound and has many additional personnal on other instruments including Armstrongs other bandmates Lars Frederikson and Matt Freeman, his wife Brody and guest MCs.
Overall a fantastic album and a creative masterpiece a must have for any punk, hip hop fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
at the first listen i wasn't overally impressed 2 b honest, but this album is now one of my favourites, tim armstrongs recognisable gravely vocals perfectly backing up the rapping from rob aston, with blink 182 drummer travis barker making up the band. As i said this album might not be an instant hit, but give it time, its well worth the money.
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Love It!
I love this C.D its Great quality. Its good if you are into sort of Punk rock. Slightly Like Rancid Music! Thank yoU!
Published 14 months ago by VictoriaDaw
Getting back to the point of punk
If the clash started out today this is what they'd be playing. They were all about mixing punk with other unlikly styles and this is just their love child.
Published on 4 Jan 2006 by Mr. D. Patey
Chris on a bike! Its Rancid wrapped!
Amazing! When I first got this, it was in the car cd player for 3 months non stop. An emotional album, with some fantastic guitar work and Tim is on top form with his raspy vocals... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2005 by Micfiend
This is california babylon ma friend
Alright can i be the first(it would seem) to say tha i reckon romper stomper is actully top class! It rocks! Read more
Published on 20 July 2004
thugs and punks and anyother type
When you take hardcore punk rocker Tim Armstrong (rancid) and pop punker Travis Baker (Blink 182)and a bold punk rapper what do you expect. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2004 by "sic_ed6"
www.stateofemergency.net
This is indeed an interesting one! Well lets see, where to begin.. Well the Transplants seem to have fused a few styles and genres together quite successfully, there may be some... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2004 by "www_stateofemergency_net"
Buy It
I first heard this album at a mate's house in about october 2002 and thought it was really good but forgot about it untill a few months later. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2004 by Mystie Kypling
Down In Oakland
Tim Armstrong never ceases to impress when it comes to music and writing songs, "And Out Come The Wolves... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004
Very f*n cool
This is one of the strangest most original albums ever, its great to listen to.
But dont take it to seriously, and dont judge it on its singles, it a very differing album. Read more
But dont take it to seriously, and dont judge it on its singles, it a very differing album. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2003 by Mr. P. Walker
How punk?
This album makes me want to wash my hair a lot. I'm quite impressed that a so called punk band can be best known for a shampoo advert. Long live the revolution.
Published on 10 Oct 2003 by Steve D
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