Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards – Viking [SPLATTER VINYL] – New LP

Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards was formed after Lars' friend and bandmate in Rancid, Tim Armstrong suggested writing songs about growing up in Campbell, California.  Originally released in 2004 on Hellcat Records, “Viking” was the follow-up to the (S/T) debut album that brought this Rancid side-project into the limelight. Written by Lars and Tim Armstrong, and mixed by Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion), this album received an overwhelmingly great response from critics and fans alike. Along with a handful of tracks about Campbell, CA and a couple of covers (Shakin’ Stevens / Anti-Nowhere League) “Viking” focused on a more recent period in Lars’ life, and an array of topics that people have come to expect from this prolific songwriting duo. A slew of friends and fellow musicians contributed to this record, and the result is powerful and passionate, on all fronts. TRACK LISTING:Side A1. Bastards2. Skins, Punx And Drunx3. Fight4. 1%5. Switchblade6. Marie Marie7. Little Rude Girl8. Maggots9. Mainlining Murder Side B1. For You2. My Life To Live3. The Kids Are Quiet On Sharmon Palms4. Blind Ambition5. Gods Of War6. Streetwise Professor7. The Viking