For God and Country by Good Riddance - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

For God and Country is quite a mature and focused debut, thanks largely to the leadership of singer Russ Rankin, whose deep personal convictions give the band an intelligently idealistic variation on SoCal punk, which tended to be prankish and silly in the 1990s (when most bands were trying to copy NOFX). And, unlike many punk bands with a message, Good Riddance consistently avoid the cliché of bellowing hollow antiestablishment mantras with no real meaning or thought behind them; songs like "Flies First Class" challenge the very core of American values with eloquence and passion. More personal tracks like "Lisa" and "Wrong Again" address disillusionment and failed relationships with confusion and bitter resignation. Musically, the band are typical of most Fat Wreck and Epitaph groups (they seem to have learned most of their tricks from the tremendously influential Bad Religion), but the group's heartfelt message gives their music a resonating power that lifts them above their contemporaries. ~ Andy Hinds

1. Flies First Class

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

2. Better

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

3. All Fall Down

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

4. United Cigar

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

5. Decoy

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

6. Boys and Girls

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

7. Mother Superior

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

8. Twelve Year Circus

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

9. Man of God

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

10. Lisa

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

11. Wrong Again

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

12. October

by Good Riddance

Primary Artist: Good Riddance; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

30 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 900x900 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Punk, Adult Alternative, Skate Punk

Label

Fat Wreck Chords

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 6, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

191773666132