Musical Style and Lyrics
The album branches out from Rancid's punk and ska roots to explore roots reggae and rockabilly, and dabbles in elements of dub, hip-hop, funk and other forms of music as The Clash did with Sandinista!. The album's personnel includes some of Rancid's influences and contemporaries such as members of The Specials and The Slackers.
Lyrically, the album discusses riots, revolution, politics, and historical events as well as making references to the Illuminati and Bakunin.
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