Good Riddance - Before the World Caves In

Release Date	27/03/2026
Format	LP Black
Label	Fat Wreck Chords
Catalogue Number	FAT188-1

 

Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, Good Riddance is a definitive force in the punk scene, famously bridging the gap between high-velocity skate punk and the raw intensity of hardcore. They are celebrated for their "intellectual aggression," a unique sound that fuses blistering drum speeds and sharp guitar riffs with surprisingly infectious melodies. For a new listener, the band represents the gold standard of the genre, proving that punk can be incredibly fast and aggressive while remaining musically polished and technically precise. Beyond their sonic impact, the band serves as a vital introduction to the activist roots of punk rock. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, their lyrics dive deep into social justice, animal rights, and political critique, offering a much more thoughtful perspective than typical radio rock. By exploring classic albums like A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion, fans can hear exactly how punk serves as a powerful voice for the marginalized and a dedicated platform for challenging the status quo.

Recorded with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room

Tracklist:

There's Still Tonight
In Pieces
Poverty Of Language
No More System To Believe In
All Just Rain
To Suffer Is The Name
Green Fields
Posse Comitatus
Devoid Of Faith
Drive Faster
Thoughts Words Scars
No Imperfect Way
What Kind Of Day Has It Been