Rancid@ Cardiff uni 6/11/08

Opener - the Exposed

OKbut just sounded like the wanted to be Rancid really

Second Act - Argy Bargy

Proper UK punk - most of the songs sounded the same but loved it all the same. 4 old fat blokes onstage - can't beat it. Only downside - was staying out of the pit cos of my ankle but though "one dance can't hurt". A minute later I was on the floor and limping away with my left hip and elbow and right knee screaming in agony where they had hit the floor. Very painful nights sleep and next day at work!

Headliner - Rancid

First half 0 two-thirds of the set was brilliant, with Olyimpia WA, Roots Radical, Journey to the end, Listed MIA, Wars End and Old Friend the stand out tracks (mostly cos I know OCTW the best). Final third was dominated by b sides or new tracks and to be honest got a bit samey. We left a bit early for the train as we were both tired and my hip was hurting. Great gig all round though.