Good Riddance
(sometimes abbreviated GR
) 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.
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History
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, California). 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. 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.
[1]
On April 3, 2007, they announced their breakup, 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 , Platt in , and Rankin in
Only Crime.
In August of 2009, guitarist Luke and bassist Chuck announced they are starting their own "heavy/aggressive band with old school punk and metal influences.”
[2]
Discography
Year
| Title
| Label
| Format
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1990
| Loaded for Bear
| self-released
| Demo
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1993
| Gidget
| Little Deputy Records
| EP
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1994
| Decoy
| Fat Wreck Chords
| EP
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1995
| For God and Country
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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1996
| A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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1996
| Ignite/Good Riddance Split
| Revelation Records
| Split EP
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1998
| Ballads From the Revolution
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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1999
| Operation Phoenix
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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2000
| The Phenomenon of Craving
| Fat Wreck Chords
| EP
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2001
| Symptoms of a Leveling Spirit
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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2001
| Good Riddance/Kill Your Idols Split EP
| Jade Tree Records
| Split EP
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2002
| Cover Ups
| Lorelei Records
| Covers LP
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2003
| Bound by Ties of Blood and Affection
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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2006
| My Republic
| Fat Wreck Chords
| LP
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2008
| Remain in Memory - The Final Show
| Fat Wreck Chords
| Live LP
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Videography
- Exposed! 1994-1999
VHS (Fat Wreck Chords, July 31, 2001)
References
- PETA2 // Out There // Good Riddance
- Riddanc'es Luke and Chuck start new band." Dying Scene August 31, 2009