Tim Armstrong

A Poets' Life

2007-07-12

Respect for one’s elders seems to be a universally accepted code of conduct. A code that Tim Armstrong (Rancid, The Transplants,etc.) seems to know quite well, in fact. Channelling the reggae/dub dabblings of Sandinista-era Clash, Armstrong offers what appears, on the surface, to be a reletively light hearted romp through his world, with a persistent oh-so-unmistakable reggae backbeat persisting. However, for those who catch the lyrics, the light-heartedness is often scant, as Mr. Armstrong seems to favor projecting a more realist view of our world’s current rat’s nest of a social situation. Musically and lyrically, respect for his elders.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Chip Fundy
    Chip Fundy

  • reviewed 05/2012

    THE HONEYDOGS
    What Comes After

  • reviewed 06/2016

    Death From Above 1979
    Live at Third Man Records

  • reviewed 04/2005

    The New York Room
    Courtesan

  • reviewed 09/2015

    U.S. Elevator
    U.S. Elevator

  • reviewed 07/2017

    The Deadmen
    The Deadmen

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.