Good Riddance
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Good Riddance was a punk rock
band from Santa Cruz
, California
. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords
, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin
, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich, bassist Chuck Platt, and drummer Sean "SC" Sellers. Their sound was influenced by the hardcore punk scene and the band was known for their combination of fast punk with catchy melodies. Lyrical themes vary from political protests and critical analyses of American society to personal struggles and alienation.
). They played dates on two short tours.
Demo Track listing:
". Sean Sellers would continue to drum for GR until their e.p. "The Phenomenon of Craving
", which Dave Raun from Lagwagon/RKL played on. Dave Wagenshutz, most well known as drummer for New Jersey
melodic hardcore titans, Lifetime
joined the band and recorded the next two albums and toured with GR. Sellers would eventually rejoin the band to play on their final studio record, "My Republic
", and on their farewell live record. Every member of the band supported animal rights
and was either vegan or vegetarian. The band was also a vocal supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
and the United States Green Party
.
On April 3, 2007, they announced their breakup,http://www.punknews.org/article/23072 and played their final show on May 27, 2007 in their hometown of Santa Cruz, California
at The Catalyst. This show was recorded and released as their final album, Remain in Memory - The Final Show
.
All of the members currently play in other projects: Pabich and Sellers in Outlie, Platt in I Want Out, and Rankin in Only Crime
.
In August 2009, guitarist Luke and bassist Chuck announced they are starting their own "heavy/aggressive band with old school punk and metal influences.”
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the US. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Santa Cruz had a total population of 59,946...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin
Russ Rankin
Russ Rankin is an American singer from Santa Cruz, CA. He has recorded and played in such notable bands as Good Riddance and Only Crime.-Musical Biography:...
, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich, bassist Chuck Platt, and drummer Sean "SC" Sellers. Their sound was influenced by the hardcore punk scene and the band was known for their combination of fast punk with catchy melodies. Lyrical themes vary from political protests and critical analyses of American society to personal struggles and alienation.
State of Grace
Prior to Good Riddance, in the early 1990s Russ Rankin and Luke Pabich were members of Santa Cruz hardcore band State of Grace. State of Grace released one demo cassette, approximately 31 minutes long, in 1992; the nine tracks were recorded at "Lumberjack Studios" in "Haward" (presumably Hayward, CaliforniaHayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
). They played dates on two short tours.
Demo Track listing:
- Fade Away
- Agnostic Dream
- Don't Judge Me
- Cerebellum
- I Fight A War
- It Can Change
- Hard Facts
- Sanity Plea
- Pass You By
Good Riddance
Rankin and Pabich were joined by Chuck Platt and Sean Sellers in Good Riddance. Sellers, replacing original drummer Rich Mcdermott who played with GR until the release of their first L.P., "For God and CountryFor God and Country (Good Riddance album)
For God and Country is the debut album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released February 7, 1995 through Fat Wreck Chords.- Reception :...
". Sean Sellers would continue to drum for GR until their e.p. "The Phenomenon of Craving
The Phenomenon of Craving
The Phenomenon of Craving is an EP by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released May 23, 2000 through Fat Wreck Chords. Their drummer Sean Sellers had left the band in early 1999, so Dave Raun of Lagwagon drummed on the EP and on several tours with the band...
", which Dave Raun from Lagwagon/RKL played on. Dave Wagenshutz, most well known as drummer for New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
melodic hardcore titans, Lifetime
Lifetime (band)
Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
joined the band and recorded the next two albums and toured with GR. Sellers would eventually rejoin the band to play on their final studio record, "My Republic
My Republic
My Republic is the seventh and final studio album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released June 27, 2006 through Fat Wreck Chords...
", and on their farewell live record. Every member of the band supported animal rights
Animal rights
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings...
and was either vegan or vegetarian. The band was also a vocal supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is an American animal rights organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, and led by Ingrid Newkirk, its international president. A non-profit corporation with 300 employees and two million members and supporters, it claims to be the largest animal rights...
and the United States Green Party
Green Party (United States)
The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...
.
On April 3, 2007, they announced their breakup,http://www.punknews.org/article/23072 and played their final show on May 27, 2007 in their hometown of Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the US. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Santa Cruz had a total population of 59,946...
at The Catalyst. This show was recorded and released as their final album, Remain in Memory - The Final Show
Remain In Memory - The Final Show
Remain in Memory: The Final Show is a live album by the hardcore punk band Good Riddance, recorded at their final performance May 27, 2007 in their hometown of Santa Cruz, California and released March 18, 2008 through Fat Wreck Chords.- Reception :...
.
All of the members currently play in other projects: Pabich and Sellers in Outlie, Platt in I Want Out, and Rankin in Only Crime
Only Crime
Only Crime is a melodic hardcore group formed by Good Riddance singer Russ Rankin and Bane guitarist Aaron Dalbecin 2003. The band plays melodic but hard-hitting punk rock that borrows heavily from early-1980s hardcore bands such as Black Flag.-History:...
.
In August 2009, guitarist Luke and bassist Chuck announced they are starting their own "heavy/aggressive band with old school punk and metal influences.”
Discography
Studio albums- For God and CountryFor God and Country (Good Riddance album)For God and Country is the debut album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released February 7, 1995 through Fat Wreck Chords.- Reception :...
(1995) - A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne RebellionA Comprehensive Guide to Moderne RebellionA Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion is the second album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released June 4, 1996 through Fat Wreck Chords. It was the band's first album with drummer Sean Sellers, replacing Rich McDermott who had left the group...
(1996) - Ballads from the RevolutionBallads From the RevolutionBallads from the Revolution is the third album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released February 10, 1998 through Fat Wreck Chords.- Reception :...
(1998) - Operation PhoenixOperation Phoenix (album)Operation Phoenix is the fourth album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released May 4, 1999 through Fat Wreck Chords...
(1999) - Symptoms of a Leveling SpiritSymptoms of a Leveling SpiritSymptoms of a Leveling Spirit is the fifth album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released July 10, 2001 through Fat Wreck Chords. It was their only release ever to chart, reaching #32 on Billboards Independent Albums chart...
(2001) - Bound by Ties of Blood and AffectionBound By Ties of Blood and AffectionBound by Ties of Blood and Affection is the sixth studio album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released May 20, 2003 through Fat Wreck Chords. Like their previous two studio albums it was recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado with the...
(2003) - My RepublicMy RepublicMy Republic is the seventh and final studio album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released June 27, 2006 through Fat Wreck Chords...
(2006)