It’s probably too early to tell if Let the Dominoes Fall can be regarded as a punk classic like those by their oft-compared counterparts The Clash, but that’s OK because it is a modern rock/punk/ska masterpiece that runs rough and ragged all over the musical map and avoids being cliche or predictable but all fits together wonderfully; standout tracks include “Last One to Die”, “I Ain’t Worried”, & “Skull City” but almost every track is strong on its own merit and bustles with energy…but the real gem lies in the acoustic disc contained in the deluxe edition of the album which shows how much of a solid, well-rounded act Rancid is an not just a snotty-nosed punk band.

Rating: 8.9 / 10

June 2, 2009
Hellcat Records