Randy the Band

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.

Randy the Band
Studio album by
Randy
ReleasedOctober 10, 2005
RecordedMay 2005 - June 2005
StudioDecibel Studios
Genre
Length31:47
Label
Producer
Randy chronology
Welfare Problems
(2003)		 Randy the Band
(2005)

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).

Track listing for Randy the Band
No.TitleLength
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

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]
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References
  1. "Randy the Band - Stream on Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. "RELEASES". Ny Våg. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. BlankTV. "Randy - Razorblade (Burning Heart Records)". YouTube. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  4. AllMusic (January 2006). "Randy the Band - Randy - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  5. David, William (13 January 2006). "Randy - Randy the Band". PunkNews. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  6. "Randy - Randy the Band (2005, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
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