Rancid - Arrested In Shanghai Site
: Tim Armstrong delivers a characteristically gravelly but more melodic vocal performance, emphasizing the somber and storytelling nature of the track. Release and Physical Media
"Arrested in Shanghai" is a standout track from 2003 album, Indestructible . Unlike the band’s signature high-tempo ska-punk, it is a mid-tempo, melodic anthem that explores themes of political oppression, freedom of speech, and the personal cost of dissent . Key Features of the Song
: The lyrics tell the story of a person detained for expressing political views or distributing prohibited information in Shanghai, highlighting a clash between individual liberty and state control.
: The song is the ninth track on Indestructible , released via Hellcat Records .
: It departs from the band's typical aggressive sound, featuring a more rhythmic, almost rock-steady beat and prominent bass lines from Matt Freeman .
: It serves as a critique of authoritarianism, specifically referencing the lack of free expression and the risks faced by activists and journalists.
: It was released as a 7" vinyl single, often paired with B-sides like "Travis Bickle" and "Memphis".
: Tim Armstrong delivers a characteristically gravelly but more melodic vocal performance, emphasizing the somber and storytelling nature of the track. Release and Physical Media
"Arrested in Shanghai" is a standout track from 2003 album, Indestructible . Unlike the band’s signature high-tempo ska-punk, it is a mid-tempo, melodic anthem that explores themes of political oppression, freedom of speech, and the personal cost of dissent . Key Features of the Song
: The lyrics tell the story of a person detained for expressing political views or distributing prohibited information in Shanghai, highlighting a clash between individual liberty and state control.
: The song is the ninth track on Indestructible , released via Hellcat Records .
: It departs from the band's typical aggressive sound, featuring a more rhythmic, almost rock-steady beat and prominent bass lines from Matt Freeman .
: It serves as a critique of authoritarianism, specifically referencing the lack of free expression and the risks faced by activists and journalists.
: It was released as a 7" vinyl single, often paired with B-sides like "Travis Bickle" and "Memphis".