The rock band Descendents has announced the release of their new album 9th and Walnut, which will feature the band’s original lineup of members. The album is set for release on July 23 with Epitaph Records.
The band’s original lineup included bassist Tony Lombardo, drummer Bill Stevenson, Guitarist Frank Navetta and Vocalist Milo Aukerman. Though Navetta passed in 2008, having been replaced by Stephen Egerton, many of the singles he recorded in 2002 and played a significant role in crafting the genre-defining sound they’re known for.
The album is named for their practice space in Long Beach, CA, and will feature material written from 1977 all the way through 1980 as well as the band’s debut tracks “Ride the Wild,” “It’s a Hectic World” and a cover of the Dave Clark Five’s “Glad All Over.”
Along with the announcement of 9th and Walnut’s release, Descendents also released the single “Baby Doncha Know” as a sneak peek into the release.
The song features the band’s classic rock sound, with energized gritty vocals from Aukerman and Stevenson‘s reliable percussion beat. The single is only 56 seconds long, though the tune is catchy enough to get your feet tapping. The length of the song also keeps the meaning concise, the lyrics used to tell a love interest that it’s over by expressing the hatred and disgust they have for them in an upbeat, nonchalant way.
9th and Walnut Tracklist:
1. Sailor’s Choice
2. Crepe Suzette
3. You Make Me Sick
4. Lullaby
5. Nightage
6. Baby Doncha Know
7. Tired of Being Tired
8. I’m Shaky
9. Grudge
10. Mohicans
11. Like the Way I Know
12. It’s A Hectic World
13. To Remember
14. Yore Disgusting
15. It’s My Hair
16. I Need Some
17. Ride the Wild
18. Glad All Over (Dave Clark Five cover)
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