Over the course of their 16 years together as a band, GOOD
RIDDANCE put an indelible stamp on the punk genre. From
their first release in 1993 the band began to forge a sound
that would eventually spawn countless imitators, blending
melodies with aggressive hardcore instrumentation. As a
stalwart in the independent scene and forbears of the
melodic hardcore sound, GOOD RIDDANCE worked
tirelessly to create a consistent stream of new material.
Their indefatigable drive presented the band with the
opportunity to release a multitude of singles, splits (with
other hardcore acts Ignite, Ill Repute, Ensign), and various
other offerings, none of which was ever included on their
full-length albums. Capricorn One is a collection of all these
songs as well as six previously unreleased tracks. Not only
does Capricorn One bring together a comprehensive
assemblage of every GOOD RIDDANCE single, rarity, and
unreleased track for the first time, it also features a
commentary about each song written by lead singer Russ
Rankin. A must have for the legions of GOOD RIDDANCE
fans, Capricorn One completes the band’s catalog and
boasts a track list that will position it among their most
acclaimed albums.
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