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THE REVIEW
In the other review, I claimed that "Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards" was superior to this album, "Viking".
Well, after listening to it again, I had to change my mind... I don't know... Probably neither is better than the other, but this one is definitely more varied and with better production than its predecessor.
I say varied because, well, purely Reggae tracks like "The Viking" are not found in "LFATB", or purely Horror tracks like "Maggots" and "Mainlining Murder", one of their best ever.
As in the previous work, there are covers, here just one, "For You" by Anti-Nowhere League, and the Street/Hardcore blasts like "Bastards", "Skins, Punk & Drunx", "Streetwise Professor", "Fight", "The Kids Are Quiet Under The Sharmon Palms".
Additionally, in the album we find an old Rancid demo, "Do You Want To Dance With Me", here renamed "Little Rude Girl", and two collaborations, namely "Switchblade", composed together with Skinhead Rob and the almost ballad "My Life To Live" sung and played together with the inseparable friend Tim Armstrong, already the producer of the previous album.
In the UK version of this album, there is the bonus track "Road To Hell".
Until next time .!..!
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The review praises Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards' album Viking for its variety and improved production compared to the previous work. It highlights the mixture of genres from punk and hardcore to reggae and horror-themed tracks. Notable collaborations and covers enrich the album, making it a compelling listen. The reviewer regards Viking as equal or superior to the band's debut.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards
American punk project led by Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen. Released two albums—Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards (2001) and Viking (2004)—melding street/hardcore punk with reggae and rockabilly touches.03 Reviews
