Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Taking note from their number one Australian debut in 1998, the ARIA awards, and spots on Vans' Warped Tour, The Living End grow up, but continue to rampage on with their rowdy punkabilly on Roll On. Not entirely relying on the spirit of 1977 punk rock, their sophomore effort pulls toward their Aussie rock roots (AC/DC, Rose Tattoo) and a touch of British class for an eager modification, and it's a smart move. The trio's momentous energy remains the same, and the fever exuded through spiraling guitar cuts and rebellious lyrical chants illustrates The Living End's pinch-hitting desire to make their punk-oriented sound less commercial, less kitschy, and more stripped. Frontman/guitarist Chris Cheney is vocally sharp, the spunk and snarl on songs like "Don't Shut the Gate" and "Riot on Broadway" are lyrically tighter, consciously aware and almost wishful. The Living End don't hold back, but explore musical chaos for a tangled hybrid of sounds. Elements of Oi! and ska placates the post-pubescent attitude found on the band's eponymous debut, and the band looks beyond the simplicity of most three-cord riffs. The souped-up "Dirty Man" could have been a Smiths song, humorously tapping into the softer side of The Living End, while tailoring toward the Ritalin-reliant spool of pop kids. "Revolution Regained" has the same effect, and Scott Owen's upright bass and Trav Dempsey's thunderous percussion takes shape as Roll On's rambunctious staple song. The majority of the album is slightly that way, the whole battle cry and infliction of defeat is old-school regardless of The Living End striving for such raw power and self-independence. It's far more fashionable than Green Day's typical quick rants.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From £10.83/month
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion - John Cheney, Composer
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
DISC 2
Nick Launay, Producer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Nick Launay, Producer, Engineer - TOM BAKER, Masterer - Chris Cheney, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 2000 Reprise Records
Chris Cheney, Composer, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - The Living End, MainArtist - Scott Owen, Vocals, Bass - Trav Dempsey, Drums, Percussion - MITI, Producer
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 1999 BBC
Album review
Taking note from their number one Australian debut in 1998, the ARIA awards, and spots on Vans' Warped Tour, The Living End grow up, but continue to rampage on with their rowdy punkabilly on Roll On. Not entirely relying on the spirit of 1977 punk rock, their sophomore effort pulls toward their Aussie rock roots (AC/DC, Rose Tattoo) and a touch of British class for an eager modification, and it's a smart move. The trio's momentous energy remains the same, and the fever exuded through spiraling guitar cuts and rebellious lyrical chants illustrates The Living End's pinch-hitting desire to make their punk-oriented sound less commercial, less kitschy, and more stripped. Frontman/guitarist Chris Cheney is vocally sharp, the spunk and snarl on songs like "Don't Shut the Gate" and "Riot on Broadway" are lyrically tighter, consciously aware and almost wishful. The Living End don't hold back, but explore musical chaos for a tangled hybrid of sounds. Elements of Oi! and ska placates the post-pubescent attitude found on the band's eponymous debut, and the band looks beyond the simplicity of most three-cord riffs. The souped-up "Dirty Man" could have been a Smiths song, humorously tapping into the softer side of The Living End, while tailoring toward the Ritalin-reliant spool of pop kids. "Revolution Regained" has the same effect, and Scott Owen's upright bass and Trav Dempsey's thunderous percussion takes shape as Roll On's rambunctious staple song. The majority of the album is slightly that way, the whole battle cry and infliction of defeat is old-school regardless of The Living End striving for such raw power and self-independence. It's far more fashionable than Green Day's typical quick rants.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:52:24
- Main artists: The Living End
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Reprise
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2000 Reprise Records ℗ 1999 BBC,2000 Reprise Records
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.