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Tim Timebomb is a music project by Tim Armstrong, best known as a member of the punk rock band Rancid. Armstrong has recorded a large number of songs – a mixture of cover versions, including Rancid covers, and original songs, including some tracks from his musical film project RocknNRoll Theater – with a variety of supporting musicians.

A selection of the material was first released as a download only album Tim Timebomb Sings Songs from RocknNRoll Theater – this consisting of original songs featured in Armstrong's musical film series "RockNRoll Theatre". Starting on October 29, 2012, a series of digital singles have also been released, on a daily basis. These singles are initially being released via YouTube, with one song each day being released from October 29, 2012, onwards, and then being made available for download via iTunes. To date, all of the tracks from the RockNRollTheatre album have also been included in the series of singles, with the exception of the track "Let's Fuck".[1][2][3]

Choice of music

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According to Armstrong's website:

Tim Timebomb and Friends is a place for me to share with you some of my favorite songs that I've recorded with friends of mine. I've always enjoyed sharing music, whether I'm just sitting around playing acoustic guitar with my friends or breaking out old 45's. I guess you could call me a music nerd. I like everything from Bob Dylan to the Ramones, to Jimmy Cliff to Cock Sparrer. I plan to bring together a great group of players to record covers as well as some originals. I hope you dig it and encourage you to pass them on.

All of Armstrong's bandmates in Rancid appear along with Ryan Foltz, formerly of Dropkick Murphys, Travis Barker and members of The Interrupters and The Ohio Ramblers. Three of the album's songs, "That's Just The Way It Is Now", which was featured on Rancid's 2009 album, Let the Dominoes Fall, "I'm Real" and "No More Living" were written by Armstrong in 2007 while in Spain and are inspired by the classic 1964 Vincent Price movie, The Last Man on Earth which was based on the 1954 novel, I Am Legend.

Albums

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Tim Timebomb Sings Songs from RockNRoll Theater
Studio album by
Tim Armstrong
Released2012
Recorded2012
GenrePunk
Length33:36
LabelHellcat
ProducerTim Armstrong

Tim Timebomb Sings RocknRoll Theater

The album features versions of songs from the RockNRoll Theatre film series, which is produced by Armstrong. 13 of the 14 tracks have also been released as digital singles.

Armstrong sings the lead vocals on all songs, in contrast to the versions in the films, which are sung by the actors, including Lars Frederiksen and Davey Havok.

Track list: All songs written by Tim Armstrong.

  1. We Did Alright
  2. Guardian Angel
  3. No Reverence
  4. Honor Is All We Know
  5. Just for Tonight
  6. Change That Song Mr. DJ
  7. Running Out of Time
  8. Skeleton Crew
  9. This Time We Got It Right
  10. Everything I Need
  11. Oh Hollywood
  12. No More Living
  13. Let's Fuck
  14. Misconceptions

2013–2014 Pirates Press Records Releases

7" singles

She's Drunk All The Time b/w Tulare

30 Pieces of Silver b/w Ooh La La

Change That Song Mr. DJ b/w Guardian Angel

Three 12 song collections from below singles released as a bundle packs on CD and vinyl via Pirates Press Records

High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea

  1. Honor Is All We Know
  2. Change That Song Mr. DJ
  3. She Goes to Finos
  4. Do What You Want
  5. I Wanna Get Rid of You
  6. Children's Bread
  7. In the City
  8. Television
  9. Oh No
  10. No Reverence
  11. Guardian Angel
  12. Cupid Aims

Winding Far Down

  1. 30 Pieces of Silver
  2. Let's Do Rocksteady
  3. Too Much Pressure
  4. Summer of '69
  5. Concrete Jungle
  6. Lip Up Fatty
  7. Working
  8. Ohh La La
  9. This Time We Got It Right
  10. Just for Tonight
  11. Ruby Soho
  12. Saturday Night at the Movies

Special Lunacy

  1. She's Drunk All the Time
  2. Chill's and Fever
  3. Rock This Joint
  4. Till the Well Runs Dry
  5. Jim Dandy
  6. Yes Sir
  7. I'm Movin' On
  8. My Buckets Got a Hole in It
  9. Adalida
  10. Thanks a Lot
  11. I'm Going Down
  12. Blue Skies

Singles

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Title Original artist / Notes Writer(s) Release date Length
Honor Is All We Know Later recorded by Rancid for their eighth album Honor Is All We Know Tim Armstrong 29-Oct-2012 2:17
Adalida George Strait Mike Geiger, Woody Mullis, Michael Huffman 30-Oct-2012 3:36
Guardian Angel – Tim Armstrong 31-Oct-2012 2:21
Coming to Your Rescue The Triumphs C. Thomas 01-Nov-2012 2:41
American Without Tears Elvis Costello Elvis Costello 02-Nov-2012 4:50
She's Drunk All the Time Tim Armstrong and Kevin Bivona 03-Nov-2012 2:55
I'm Movin' On Hank Snow Hank Snow 04-Nov-2012 2:39
This Time We Got It Right – Tim Armstrong 05-Nov-2012 2:55
Ooh La La The Faces Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Wood 06-Nov-2012 3:35
Just for Tonight - Tim Armstrong 07-Nov-2012 3:01
Concrete Jungle The Specials Roddy Radiation 08-Nov-2012 3:21
Change That Song Mr DJ - Tim Armstrong 09-Nov-2012 2:05
Saturday Night at the Movies The Drifters Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil 10-Nov-2012 2:54
It's Quite Alright Rancid Tim Armstrong 11-Nov-2012 1:47
Runnin Outta Time - Tim Armstrong 12-Nov-2012 1:40
Night Owl Tony Allen Tony Allen 13-Nov-2012 3:23
Poison Rancid Tim Armstrong 14-Nov-2012 1:20
Everything I Need - Tim Armstrong 15-Nov-2012 2:11
Trouble Recorded/unreleased song from Rancid's 2003 album, Indestructible, recorded by Pink Tim Armstrong, Pink 16-Nov-2012 3:17
Swallow My Pride Ramones Dee Dee Ramone 17-Nov-2012 2:35
Heaven Only Knows The Shangri-Las Ellie Greenwich Jeff Barry 18-Nov-2012 1:51
Let's Do Rocksteady The Bodysnatchers The Bodysnatchers 19-Nov-2012 2:59
Choo Choo Ch'Boogie Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five Denver Darling, Vaughn Horton, Milt Gabler 20-Nov-2012 2:48
Buckets of Rain Bob Dylan Bob Dylan 21-Nov-2012 3:07
I'm Goin' Down Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen 22-Nov-2012 3:59
Sixteen Tons Merle Travis Merle Travis 23-Nov-2012 2:24
Thirty Pieces of Silver Prince Buster Prince Buster 24-Nov-2012 2:39
Skeleton Crew - Tim Armstrong 25-Nov-2012 2:03
Bad Luck Social Distortion Mike Ness 26-Nov-2012 4:33
Lip Up Fatty Bad Manners Bad Manners 27-Nov-2012 2:51
Too Much Pressure The Selecter Neol Davies 28-Nov-2012 3:17
Rocket 88 Jackie Brentson and his Delta Cats Ike Turner 29-Nov-2012 2:50
Oh Lonesome Me Don Gibson Don Gibson 30-Nov-2012 2:08
Save It For Later The Beat The Beat 01-Dec-2012 3:19
Cuz I Ain't Gone Yet Tim Armstrong 02-Dec-2012 3:29
We Did Alright - Tim Armstrong 03-Dec-2012 2:16
If Teardrops Were Pennies Carl Butler Carl Butler 04-Dec-2012 2:01
Chasing the Night The Ramones Ramones 05-Dec-2012 3:05
My Bucket's Got a Hole In It traditional traditional 06-Dec-2012 2:07
Oh Hollywood - Tim Armstrong 07-Dec-2012 3:16
Indestructible Rancid Tim Armstrong 08-Dec-2012 2:01
The Letter The Box Tops Wayne Carson Thompson 09-Dec-2012 2:12
Adina Rancid Tim Armstrong & Matt Freeman 10-Dec-2012 2:14
Harry Bridges Rancid Tim Armstrong 11-Dec-2012 2:58
Bridge of Gold Devils Brigade Matt Freeman, Tim Armstrong 12-Dec-2012 2:51
Different Ximena Sarinana Tim Armstrong 13-Dec-2012 3:41
Thanks a Lot Eddie Miller Eddie Miller and Don Sessions 14-Dec-2012 2:37
Up to No Good Rancid Tim Armstrong 15-Dec-2012 3:04
Dark as a Dungeon Merle Travis Merle Travis 16-Dec-2012 2:23
Wrongful Suspicion Rancid Tim Armstrong 17-Dec-2012 3:33
Honkytonk Hardwood Floor Tex Atchison Tex Atchison, Scotty Harrell, and Eddie Hazelwood 18-Dec-2012 2:30
That's Just the Way It Is Now Rancid Tim Armstrong 19-Dec-2012 2:35
She Goes to Finos Toy Dolls Michael Algar 20-Dec-2012 2:46
I Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Get Rid of You Psychotic Pineapple A.Carlin, J.Seabury 21-Dec-2012 2:05
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Thurl Ravenscroft Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss 22-Dec-2012 2:58
I'm Real Tim Armstrong 23-Dec-2012 2:20
Do You Wanna Dance? Bobby Freeman Bobby Freeman 24-Dec-2012 2:26
Drivin' Pearl Harbor and the Explosions Pearl E. Gates, Peter Built, John Stench, Hilary Stench 25-Dec-2012 3:28
No More Living – Tim Armstrong 26-Dec-2012 2:48
King of the Jungle The Last Resort Roi Pearce 27-Dec-2012 3:39
Lodi Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty 28-Dec-2012 3:17
Na Na Na Tim Armstrong 29-Dec-2012 3:08
Cupid Aims Tim Armstrong 30-Dec-2012 1:45
No Reverence – Tim Armstrong 31-Dec-2012 2:25
Misconceptions of Hell – Tim Armstrong 01-Jan-2013 3:02
Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart Patrik Fitzgerald Patrik Fitzgerald 02-Jan-2013 2:36
Family Tim Armstrong & The Interrupters 03-Jan-2013 2:41
Blueprint Fugazi Guy Picciotto 04-Jan-2013 4:03
(Between the Two of Us) One of Us Has the Answer Tim Armstrong & Dave Berg 05-Jan-2013 4:09
Goin' Down That Road Ersel Hickey Ersel Hickey 06-Jan-2013 1:47
Ramblin' Man Hank Williams Sr. Hank Williams Sr. 07-Jan-2013 3:13
Alcohol Charged GBH Charged GBH 08-Jan-2013 2:33
Disorder & Disarray Rancid Tim Armstrong 09-Jan-2013 2:04
Battering Ram Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Brett Reed 10-Jan-2013 3:15
Cabin on the Hill Published in 1943 in James D. Vaughn songbook company's book Sacred Thoughts[4] Bolivar Lee Shook 11-Jan-2013 2:32
Texas Tornado The Sir Douglas Band Doug Sahm 12-Jan-2013 2:57
I'll Do It Every Time Johnny Horton Johnny Horton 13-Jan-2013 2:23
It's So Easy Buddy Holly Buddy Holly and Norman Petty 14-Jan-2013 2:05
I'm Not the Only One Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Brett Reed 15-Jan-2013 2:48
I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Karl & Harty Harty Taylor, Karl Davis 16-Jan-2013 3:14
Rich Girl Hall & Oates Daryl Hall 17-Jan-2013 2:24
California Sun Joe Jones Henry Glover & Morris Levy 18-Jan-2013 2:03
Into Action Previous version on A Poet's Life Tim Armstrong 19-Jan-2013 3:36
Children's Bread Jimmy Cliff Tim Armstrong & Jimmy Cliff 20-Jan-2013 3:31
Crawdad Hole traditional traditional 21-Jan-2013 3:11
Oh No Previous version on A Poet's Life Tim Armstrong 22-Jan-2013 3:02
Humble Neighbourhoods Pink Tim Armstrong & Pink 23-Jan-2013 3:37
Roots Radicals Rancid Tim Armstrong 24-Jan-2013 2:54
Squeeze Box The Who Pete Townshend 25-Jan-2013 2:41
High Roller Baby Joe Walsh Tim Armstrong 26-Jan-2013 3:13
Walking in the Rain Flash And The Pan Harry Vanda and George Young 27-Jan-2013 3:11
The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan Bob Dylan 28-Jan-2013 3:13
Life's for Livin' Tim Armstrong 29-Jan-2013 2:47
80,000 Miles of Wire Tim Armstrong 30-Jan-2013 1:53
In the City The Jam Paul Weller 31-Jan-2013 2:21
When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's 40 Below) Johnny Horton Johnny Horton and Tillman Franks 01-Feb-2013 3:02
Abilene George Hamilton IV John David Loudermilk and Bob Gibson 02-Feb-2013 2:15
Bye Bye Love The Everly Brothers Felice and Boudleaux Bryant 03-Feb-2013 2:21
Please Give Me Something Bill Allen and the Back Beats B. Feli & J. Feli 04-Feb-2013 2:41
Django Rancid Tim Armstrong 05-Feb-2013 3:41
If the Kids Are United Sham 69 Jimmy Pursey and Dave Guy Parsons 06-Feb-2013 2:42
Working Cock Sparrer Cock Sparrer 07-Feb-2013 2:44
Bob NOFX Mike Burkett 08-Feb-2013 2:01
If I Had Me a Woman Mac Curtis Jim Shell 09-Feb-2013 2:26
It Rains, Rain Glen Glenn Pete Stamper 10-Feb-2013 2:36
From Bad to Worse The Ethiopians Leonard Dillon 11-Feb-2013 2:23
Summer of 69' Bryan Adams Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance 12-Feb-2013 3:21
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting Elton John Elton John and Bernie Taupin 13-Feb-2013 3:43
Precious Time Van Morrison Van Morrison 14-Feb-2013 2:26
Stuck in the Middle with You Stealers Wheel Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan 15-Feb-2013 3:11
Television Bad Religion Brett Gurewitz and Johnette Napolitano 16-Feb-2013 2:11
Just Another Town Hank Williams Jr. Hank Williams Jr. 17-Feb-2013 2:24
Alone With You Faron Young Faron Young, Lester Vanadore, Roy Drusky 18-Feb-2013 2:01
Little Rude Girl Rancid, Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 19-Feb-2013 1:47
Little Sadie traditional traditional 20-Feb-2013 2:09
Let My Love Open the Door Pete Townshend Pete Townshend 21-Feb-2013 2:51
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison Van Morrison 22-Feb-2013 3:12
Guitar Polka Rosalie Allen Chet Atkins and Rosalie Allen 23-Feb-2013 2:25
Hard Travelin' Woody Guthrie Woody Guthrie 24-Feb-2013 2:48
Protest Song Tim Armstrong 25-Feb-2013 3:10
Gentleman of the Road Devils Brigade Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 26-Feb-2013 3:01
Ain't No Good Time Tim Armstrong and Dash Hutton 27-Feb-2013 3:14
Do What You Want, Do What You Can Tim Armstrong and Dash Hutton 28-Feb-2013 2:42
Turntable Rancid Tim Armstrong 1-Mar-2013 2:29
Love is a Many Splendored Thing AFI AFI 2-Mar-2013 1:38
Rocks Off Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards 3-Mar-2013 3:27
Black Derby Jacket Rancid Tim Armstrong 4-Mar-2013 3:16
Abilene Waylon Jennings Bob Gibson and John D. Loudermilk 5-Mar-2013 2:05
No More Glow in the Moon Charlie Feathers Charlie Feathers, Stan Kesler, and Johnny Bernero 5-Mar-2013 2:02
Dope Sick Girl Rancid Tim Armstrong 6-Mar-2013 2:18
Oklahoma Hills Woody Guthrie Woody Guthrie 7-Mar-2013 2:47
Wild About You Baby Elmore James Elmore James 8-Mar-2013 3:20
Sittin' and Thinkin' Charlie Rich Charlie Rich 9-Mar-2013 3:09
Smoke Along the Track Stonewall Jackson Alan Rose 10-Mar-2013 3:10
Don't Waste Your Tears Over Me Bill Neely Bill Neely 11-Mar-2013 2:17
Olympia, WA Rancid Tim Armstrong 12-Mar-2013 3:47
The 11th Hour Rancid Tim Armstrong 13-Mar-2013 3:15
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Otis Redding Steve Cropper and Otis Redding 14-Mar-2013 2:45
To Have and to Have Not Billy Bragg Billy Bragg 15-Mar-2013 2:31
Rock This Joint Jimmy Preston Wendell "Don" Keane, Doc Bagby and Harry "Fats" Crafton 16-Mar-2013 2:40
Crazy Man Crazy Bill Haley and His Comets Bill Haley and Marshall Lytle 17-Mar-2013 2:41
Rockin' With the Clock Shirley and Lee Leonard Lee and Eddie Mesner 18-Mar-2013 2:41
Nothin' Shakin' But the Leaves On the Trees Eddie Fontaine Eddie Fontaine, Cirino Colacari, Diane Lampert, and Johnny Gluck 19-Mar-2013 3:10
Go Lil' Camaro Go Ramones Dee Dee Ramone 20-Mar-2013 2:11
Arrested in Shanghai Rancid Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 21-Mar-2013 3:41
Not to Regret Rancid Tim Armstrong 22-Mar-2013 2:41
Let Me Go Rancid Tim Armstrong 23-Mar-2013 3:01
GGF Rancid Tim Armstrong 24-Mar-2013 4:21
Tulare Tim Armstrong 25-Mar-2013 2:29
Jim Dandy Lavern Baker & the Gliders Lincoln Chase 26-Mar-2013 4:21
On the Banks of the Old Ohio traditional traditional 27-Mar-2013 4:27
The Long Black Veil Lefty Frizzell Marijohn Wilkin and Danny Dill 28-Mar-2013 3:12
I Hold Your Hand in Mine Tom Lehrer Tom Lehrer 29-Mar-2013 1:46
Poor Edward Tom Waits Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan 30-Mar-2013 2:31
Jockey Full of Bourbon Tom Waits Tom Waits 31-Mar-2013 2:41
Take Me Out to the Ball Game Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer 1-Apr-2013 0:41
Thirty Pieces of Version Prince Buster 2-Apr-2013 2:40
Version for Tonight Tim Armstrong 3-Apr-2013 3:10
This Time We Got Version Tim Armstrong 4-Apr-2013 3:02
Version Ain't Gone Tim Armstrong 5-Apr-2013 3:41
Version Roller Tim Armstrong 6-Apr-2013 3:18
She's Drunk Version Tim Armstrong and Kevin Bivona 7-Apr-2013 3:01
Livin' Version Tim Armstrong 8-Apr-2013 2:51
Version Bread Tim Armstrong and Jimmy Cliff 9-Apr-2013 3:30
Train 45 traditional traditional 10-Apr-2013 2:20
Blue Skies Irving Berlin 11-Apr-2013 2:11
Flying Saucer Rock 'N' Roll Billy Lee Riley Billy Lee Riley and Ray Scott 12-Apr-2013 2:01
Some of These Days Shelton Brooks Shelton Brooks 13-Apr-2013 3:20
Timebomb Rancid Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen, and Matt Freeman 14-Apr-2013 3:10
St. James Infirmary traditional traditional 15-Apr-2013 2:17
Sadie Queen of the Northern Soul Tim Armstrong 16-Apr-2013 2:51
Sentenced to Hell Tim Armstrong 17-Apr-2013 2:51
Treacherous Retreats Tim Armstrong 18-Apr-2013 1:40
Trouble Version Tim Armstrong Tim Armstrong and Pink 19-Apr-2013 3:20
Skeleton Version Tim Armstrong 20-Apr-2013 2:07
Guardian Version Tim Armstrong 21-Apr-2013 2:30
Sittin' on Top of the World traditional traditional 22-Apr-2013 2:31
Gunshot Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 23-Apr-2013 2:40
St. Louis Blues W.C. Handy W.C. Handy 24-Apr-2013 3:37
Fort Worth Jail Dick Reinhart The Bell Boys 25-Apr-2013 4:03
Dinah Harry Akst, Joe Young, and Sam M. Lewis 26-Apr-2013 2:51
As Wicked Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Lars Frederiksen 27-Apr-2013 3:31
Baby Let's Go to Mexico Drops of Joy Jimmy Liggins 28-Apr-2013 2:16
Train Kept a Rollin' Tiny Bradshaw Tiny Bradshaw 29-Apr-2013 2:18
Learn to Say Fuck You Rancid Tim Armstrong 30-Apr-2013 2:08
That's What's Knockin' Me Out Drops of Joy Jimmy Liggins 01-May-2013 2:16
When the Jukebox Plays Eddie Bond Eddie Bond 02-May-2013 2:30
Yes Sir Andy Razaf and Edgar Dowell 03-May-2013 3:21
Hyena Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 04-May-2013 3:36
Antennas Rancid Tim Armstrong 05-May-2013 1:41
Version Is All We Know Tim Armstrong 06-May-2013 2:21
Corazon De Oro Rancid Tim Armstrong 07-May-2013 3:54
Version What You Want Tim Armstrong 08-May-2013 2:41
All We Wanna Hear is Version Tim Armstrong 09-May-2013 2:08
Everything Version Tim Armstrong 10-May-2013 2:11
Alright Version Rancid Tim Armstrong 11-May-2013 2:20
It's Quite Version Rancid Tim Armstrong 12-May-2013 1:46
Ruby Soho Rancid Tim Armstrong 13-May-2013 3:01
Peace At Any Price Tim Armstrong 14-May-2013 2:16
Marked for Death Tim Armstrong 15-May-2013 2:21
Till the Well Runs Dry Wynona Carr Wynona Carr 16-May-2013 2:16
You Nearly Lose Your Mind Ernest Tubb Ernest Tubb 17-May-2013 2:21
Detroit Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 18-May-2013 3:31
St. Mary Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 19-May-2013 2:26
Daydreamin' Bud Deckleman Bud Deckleman, Bill Cantrell, and Quinten Claunch 20-May-2013 3:11
Rock Around the World Tim Armstrong 21-May-2013 1:34
Wake Up Previous version on A Poet's Life Tim Armstrong 22-May-2013 3:06
Old Friend Rancid Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen and Matt Freeman 23-May-2013 3:41
Version Ram Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 24-May-2013 3:17
Unknown Version Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen and Matt Freeman 25-May-2013 3:06
Wicked Version Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Lars Frederiksen 26-May-2013 3:31
Star Spangled Version Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith 27-May-2013 1:33
Pointed in the Right Version Tim Armstrong 28-May-2013 1:41
Lion's Share Version Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 29-May-2013 3:37
Radicals Version Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Lars Frederiksen 30-May-2013 2:54
If the Music Ain't Loud Tim Armstrong, Reef The Lost Cauze, Kevin Bivona, Stress and Big Chris Hollosy 31-May-2013 3:09
Sidekick Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 01-Jun-2013 2:06
You Can't Catch Me Chuck Berry Chuck Berry 02-Jun-2013 3:09
Stay True Tim Armstrong, Rich Quick, Kevin Bivona, Stress, Big Chris Hollosy 03-Jun-2013 3:17
Still Breaking the Law Tim Armstrong, One Gold Tooth, DJ Stress, Kevin Bivona, Chris Hollosy 04-Jun-2013 3:51
Action Version Tim Armstrong 05-Jun-2013 3:38
Version Mary Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Lars Frederiksen 06-Jun-2013 2:21
We Belong Remix Freddy Madball Tim Armstrong, Freddy Madball, DJ Stress the Whiteboy 07-Jun-2013 2:58
Radio Rancid Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Matt Freeman 08-Jun-2013 3:13
East Bay Night Rancid Tim Armstrong, and Matt Freeman 09-Jun-2013 2:21
Salvation Rancid Tim Armstrong, and Matt Freeman 10-Jun-2013 1:58
Journey to the End of the East Bay Rancid Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen and Matt Freeman 11-Jun-2013 3:11
Fall Back Down Rancid Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 12-Jun-2013 3:37
Prisoners Tim Armstrong, DJ Stress, Planetary and Crypt the Warchild 13-Jun-2013 3:05
Answer Version Tim Armstrong and Dave Berg 14-Jun-2013 3:55
Disorder Version Rancid Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Lars Frederiksen 15-Jun-2013 2:06
I'm Not the Only Version Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 16-Jun-2013 2:51
Sick Version Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 17-Jun-2013 2:17
City of Version Tim Armstrong 18-Jun-2013 2:41
Thug Motivation Side Effect, DJ Stress, Tim Armstrong 19-Jun-2013 4:24
The Devil is Loose Version Tim Armstrong 20-Jun-2013 2:57
Post War America Tim Armstrong 21-Jun-2013 2:36
Version Misconception Tim Armstrong 22-Jun-2013 3:07
Time Version Tim Armstrong 23-Jun-2013 1:41
Sheik of Araby Harry B. Smith, Ted Snyder, Francis Wheeler 24-Jun-2013 3:31
Everybody's Singin' and Truckin' The Modern Mountaineers The Modern Mountaineers 25-Jun-2013 1:43
Be There Tim Armstrong 26-Jun-2013 3:09
Los Angeles is Burning Bad Religion Brett Gurewitz 27-Jun-2013 3:21
Hang Out the Front Door Key Benjamin Hapgood Burt The Blue Sky Boys 28-Jun-2013 3:36
Corazon Version Tim Armstrong 29-Jun-2013 3:54
Turntable Version Tim Armstrong 30-Jun-2013 2:28
Arrested Version Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 1-Jul-2013 3:48
Step Down Sick of it All Sick of it All 2-Jul-2013 2:54
Dance Dance Dance Pearl McKinnon & The Deltars and The Kodaks Pearl & The Deltars 3-Jul-2013 2:18
If You See Mary Lee The Rainbows The Rainbows 4-Jul-2013 2:42
Chills and Fever B. Rakeo and B. Ness Ronnie Love 5-Jul-2013 2:27
Vigilante Version Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 6-Jul-2013 2:08
Do You Wanna Dance? Bobby Freeman 7-Jul-2013 2:11
I Wanna Be Sedated Joey Ramone The Ramones 8-Jul-2013 2:51
Crawdad Hole Version Traditional 9-Jul-2013 3:16
What You Got Version Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 10-Jul-2013 2:02
Version Through My Heart Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 11-Jul-2013 2:41
Living In a Dangerous Land Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels 12-Jul-2013 2:41
Choo Choo Version Vaughn Horton, Denver Darling, and Milt Gabler 13-Jul-2013 2:53
Version Days Shelton Brooks 14-Jul-2013 3:21
Sadie's Version Tim Armstrong 15-Jul-2013 2:51
It's a Lonely Trail Vaughn De Leath 16-Jul-2013 2:37
Clementina 17-Jul-2013 2:50
Journey Version Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen, Matt Freeman 18-Jul-2013 3:11
Don't You Lie to Me Fats Domino and Tampa Red aka Hudson Whitaker 19-Jul-2013 2:21
She Goes to Finos Version Michael "Olga" Algar 20-Jul-2013 2:48
Alcohol Version Charged GBH 21-Jul-2013 2:41
Back Down Back Up Version Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 22-Jul-2013 3:36
Nihilism Rancid Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 23-Jul-2013 2:03
I'm Moving On Version Hank Snow 24-Jul-2013 2:52
Good Morning Heartache You're Like a Version Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen, Matt Freeman 25-Jul-2013 3:48
80,000 Miles of Version Tim Armstrong 26-Jul-2013 1:58
The Sentence Rancid 27-Jul-2013 1:51
Version Break Up Tim Armstrong, Dash Hutton 28-Jul-2013 3:22
Black Derby Version Tim Armstrong 29-Jul-2013 3:16
On a Night Like This Bob Dylan Bob Dylan 30-Jul-2013 3:11
Everyday Gets Worse Version Tim Armstrong 31-Jul-2013 2:23
Brown Eyed Version Van Morrison Van Morrison 1-Aug-2013 3:11
In the City Version The Jam Paul Weller 2-Aug-2013 2:23
Long Black Version Lefty Frizzell Marijohn Wilkin and Danny Dill 3-Aug-2013 3:10
Swallow My Pride Version The Ramones 4-Aug-2013 2:41
Saturday Night Version Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil 5-Aug-2013 3:01
In the Dew and Rain Errol Duke Errol Duke 6-Aug-2013 2:31
Down the Road Neville Marcano Neville Marcano 7-Aug-2013 2:28
Too Much Pressure Version The Selecter Neol Davies 8-Aug-2013 3:22
Lip Up Fatty Version Bad Manners Bad Manners 9-Aug-2013 2:51
Rock This Joint Version Doc Bagby and Harry "Fats" Crafton 10-Aug-2013 2:41
Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll Version Billy Lee Riley and Ray Scott 11-Aug-2013 1:58
St. James Infirmary Version 12-Aug-2013 2:21
Blue Skies Version Irving Berlin 13-Aug-2013 2:11
How Will I Know The Strands C.W. Burcham 14-Aug-2013 2:36
Let's Do Rocksteady Version The Bodysnatchers The Bodysnatchers 15-Aug-2013 2:58
Be Yourself The Companions W. Hamilton, L.C. Scott 16-Aug-2013 2:12
Ammerette Benny Spellman 17-Aug-2013 2:06
Thrill Me The Mello-Kings Lewis Gensler 18-Aug-2013 2:37
Going Down That Road Version Ersel Hickey Ersel Hickey 19-Aug-2013 1:49
Cabin on the Hill Version Published in 1943 in James D. Vaughn songbook company's book Sacred Thoughts[4] Bolivar Lee Shook 20-Aug-2013 2:36
Dance Dance Dance Version Pearl McKinnon & The Deltars and The Kodaks Pearl & The Deltars 21-Aug-2013 2:21
Chills and Fever Version B. Rakeo and B. Ness Ronnie Love 22-Aug-2013 2:26
Mary Lee Version The Rainbows The Rainbows 23-Aug-2013 2:41
That's What's Knockin Me Out Version Drops of Joy Jimmy Liggins 24-Aug-2013 2:16
When the Jukebox Plays Version Eddie Bond Eddie Bond 25-Aug-2013 2:32
When I Got The Version Rancid Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Matt Freeman 26-Aug-2013 3:11
East Bay Version Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 27-Aug-2013 2:17
Nihilism Version Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman 28-Aug-2013 2:03
The Sentence Version 29-Aug-2013 1:52
Be Yourself Version W. Hamilton and L.C. Scott 30-Aug-2013 2:12
Don't You Lie to Me Version Fats Domino and Tampa Red 31-Aug-2013 2:25
Just Another Town Version Hank Williams Jr. 01-Sep-2013 2:27
Thanks a Lot Version Eddie Miller and John Sessions 02-Sep-2013 2:41
Fort Worth Jail Version Dick Reinhart 03-Sep-2013 4:04
Let My Love Open the Door Version Pete Townshend 04-Sep-2013 2:51
Texas Tornado Version Doug Sahm 05-Sep-2013 3:02
Dark As a Dungeon Version Merle Travis 06-Sep-2013 2:21
Living in a Dangerous Land Version Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels 07-Sep-2013 2:37
Ammerette Version Benny Spellman 08-Sep-2013 2:07
Jim Dandy Version Lincoln Chase 09-Sep-2013 2:46
In the Dew and the Rain Version Errol Duke 10-Sep-2013 2:31
Baby Let's Go to Mexico Version J.M. Perez and J.P. Perez 11-Sep-2013 3:02
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Version Steve Cropper and Otis Redding 12-Sep-2013 2:51
I Wanna Be Sedated Version Joey Ramone 13-Sep-2013 2:51
To Have and to Have Not Version Billy Bragg 14-Sep-2013 2:31
On the Banks of the Old Ohio Version traditional 15-Sep-2013 4:30
How Will I Know Version C.W. Burcham 16-Sep-2013 2:59
Let Me Go Version Tim Armstrong 17-Sep-2013 3:02
Clementina Version traditional 18-Sep-2013 2:51
Thrill Me Version R. Levister 19-Sep-2013 2:41
I Hold Your Hand In Mine Version Tom Lehrer 20-Sep-2013 1:44
Adalida Version 21-Sep-2013 3:43
Night Owl Version 22-Sep-2013 3:01
It Rains Rain Version Pete Stamper 23-Sep-2013 2:41
I'll Do It Every Time Version Johnny Horton 24-Sep-2013 2:26
King of the Jungle Version Roi Pearce and Arthur Kitchener 25-Sep-2013 3:43
Lodi Version John Fogerty 26-Sep-2013 3:21
Bye Bye Love Version Boudleaux Bryant and Felice Bryant 27-Sep-2013 2:16
Rockin' With the Clock Version Leonard Lee and Eddie Mesner 28-Sep-2013 2:42
Nothin Shakin but the Leaves on the Trees Version Eddie Fontaine, Cirino Colacari, Diane Lampert and Johnny Gluck 29-Sep-2013 3:15
Protest Song Version Tim Armstrong 30-Sep-2013 3:11
Stuck in the Middle With You Version Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan 01-Oct-2013 3:31
When It's Springtime in Alaska Version Johnny Horton and Tillman Franks 02-Oct-2013 2:55
Working Version Cock Sparrer 03-Oct-2013 2:48
Buckets of Rain Version 04-Oct-2013 3:11
Bob Version Fat Mike 05-Oct-2013 2:03
Save it for Later Version 06-Oct-2013 3:26
I'm Going Down Version 07-Oct-2013 3:35
If the Kids Are United Version Jimmy Pursey and Dave Guy Parsons 08-Oct-2013 2:48
Abilene Version John David Loudermilk and Bob Gibson 09-Oct-2013 2:12
Heaven Only Knows Version 10-Oct-2013 1:55
Little Rude Girl Version Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen 11-Oct-2013 1:47
I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Version Harty Taylor and Karl Davis 12-Oct-2013 3:12
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting Version Elton John and Bernie Taupin 13-Oct-2013 3:51
Precious Time Version Van Morrison 14-Oct-2013 2:31
Hard Travelin' Version Woody Guthrie 15-Oct-2013 2:51
From Bad to Worse Version Leonard Dillon 16-Oct-2013 2:34
Gentleman of the Road Version Tim Armstrong & Matt Freeman 17-Oct-2013 3:05
Crazy Man Crazy Version 18-Oct-2013 2:44
It's So Easy Version 19-Oct-2013 2:11
Ooh La La Version 20-Oct-2013 3:51
Poison Version 21-Oct-2013 1:26
Los Angeles Is Burning Version Bad Religion Brett Gurewitz 22-Oct-2013 3:21
Little Sadie Version 23-Oct-2013 2:11
Sittin' and Thinkin' Version 24-Oct-2013 3:11
Wild About You Baby Version 25-Oct-2013 3:21
Rocks Off Version 26-Oct-2013 3:29
Go Lil Camaro Go Version 27-Oct-2013 2:15
Down The Road Version 28-Oct-2013 2:31
Drink Up And Go Home performed by Tim Armstrong & Street Dogs
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Recording personnel

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  • Tim Armstrong  – Lead vocals, lead & rhythm & acoustic guitar
  • Lars Fredriksen  – Lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Matt Freeman  – Bass guitar, mandolin, double bass, backing vocals
  • Branden Steineckert  – Drums, backing vocals
  • Ryan Foltz  – Mandolin, percussion, melodica, concertina, bass guitar, drums, horns, backing vocals
  • Kevin Bivona – Guitar, farfisa organ, piano, glockenspiel, B3 organ, bass guitar, accordion, percussion, mandolin, melodica, keyboard, backing vocals, stick bass
  • Travis Barker  – Drums
  • Aimee Interrupter – Backing vocals
  • J Bonner – Bass guitar, organ, guitar, piano
  • Justin Bivona – Bass guitar, B3 organ, piano, backing vocals
  • Jesse Bivona – Drums, percussion, backing vocals, guitar
  • Ben Lythberg  – Percussion
  • Dan Boer – B3 organ
  • Pablo Calagero – Saxophone
  • Tim Hutton – Bass guitar
  • Dash Hutton – Drums, percussion
  • Jordis Unga – Whistle, backing vocals
  • Mark Bush – Trumpet
  • Ruben Duranz – Trombone
  • Robby Spengler – Tenor saxophone
  • Tommy King – B3 organ
  • John Morrical – Guitar, piano, backing vocals
  • Dave McKean – Drums, backing vocals
  • Doug McKean – Bass guitar, guitar
  • Austin "walkin' cane" Charnanghat – Guitar, resonator guitar
  • Justin Gorski – Keyboard
  • Liz Kelly – Backing vocals
  • James Doyle – Drums
  • Brett Simons – Bass guitar
  • Hunter Perrin – Guitar
  • Jamie T – Backing vocals
  • Doug Livingston – Pedal steel guitar
  • Craig Eastman – Fiddle
  • James King – Saxophone, flute
  • Jason Myers – Guitar
  • Patrick Frenchie French – Harmonica
  • Mark Switzer – Banjo
  • Becky Stark- Backing vocals
  • Chris Yohn – Fiddle
  • Dave Brophy – Drums
  • Joe McMahon – Bass guitar
  • Rusty Scott – Piano
  • Mike Mele – Guitar
  • John Aruda -Saxophone
  • Scott Aruda – Trumpet
  • Jeff Gallindo – Trombone
  • Brandon Intelligator – Pedal steel guitar
  • Scott Abels – Drums
  • Zack Meyerowitz – Trumpet
  • Nigel Yancey – Saxophone
  • Korey Horn – Drums
  • Bevin Hamilton – Backing vocals
  • Beardo - Bass guitar
  • Tamir Barzilay- Drums
  • Darian Polach – Guitar
  • Ted Russel Kamp – Bass guitar
  • Dani Llamas – Guitar, backing vocals
  • Paco Loco – Guitar, piano, keyboard
  • Pakomoto – Bass guitar
  • Pablo Minor Boy – Guitar
  • Salina Cano – Percussion
  • Jason cool breeze Castillo – Drums
  • Ruben Durazo – Trombone
  • Robbie Spengler – Saxophone
  • Rafa Camison – Drums, percussion
  • Jeff Moran – Banjo, bass guitar
  • Patrick Morrison – Guitar
  • Carlos Reynoso – Washboard, acoustic guitar
  • Dominique Rodriguez – Drum/cymbal/block
  • Brandon Armstrong – Sousaphone
  • Justin Rubenstein – Trombone
  • Charles De Castro – Trumpet
  • Josh Kaufman – Clarinet, piano
  • Anders Mouridsen – Accordion, banjo, guitar, gang vocals, Dobro, mandolin
  • Kate Strand – Backing vocals
  • Mike Bolger – Accordion
  • Zeke – Barking
  • Sheena – Barking

Touring personnel

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  • Tim Armstrong – lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Elvis Cortez – guitar, vocals
  • Kevin Bivona – guitar, B3 organ, piano, vocals
  • Justin Bivona – bass, vocals
  • Jesse Bivona – drums, vocals
  • Mark Bush – trumpet, vocals
  • Ruben Durazo – trombone, vocals

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Tim Timebomb and Friends is a prolific music project created by , the co-founder, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the band Rancid. Launched in 2012, it centers on the daily release of new recordings, encompassing original compositions, stripped-down covers of classic songs, and collaborative tracks that blend , , , and related genres. The initiative kicked off on October 29, 2012, when Armstrong began uploading one previously unreleased studio track per day via his official YouTube channel and website, often featuring guest musicians and vocalists from the punk, ska, and alternative scenes. This song-a-day format resulted in hundreds of releases over the years, with early material bundled into digital mixtapes like High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea, Winding Far Down, and Special Lunacy, distributed through Armstrong's Hellcat Records imprint. In 2014, a curated compilation of 37 tracks from the series was issued as a limited-edition triple LP for Record Store Day, highlighting both new originals—such as "Honor Is All We Know"—and reinterpretations of Rancid staples like "Ruby Soho," alongside covers of songs by artists including Bryan Adams and The Beatles. Beyond its output, Tim Timebomb and Friends serves as a creative outlet for Armstrong to experiment with diverse influences and partnerships, including work with family members from the band The Interrupters, whom he has produced, and other punk luminaries. The project has maintained momentum into the , with ongoing digital singles and a 2025 release titled Tim Timebomb And Friends Anarchy Edition, underscoring its role in sustaining Armstrong's exploratory approach outside his primary band commitments.

Background and concept

Origins and formation

, renowned as the and of the band Rancid since its formation in , had already explored solo endeavors prior to launching Tim Timebomb. His debut solo album, A Poet's Life, released in 2007 on , featured and influences recorded with the band The Aggrolites in , marking an early departure from Rancid's punk roots and demonstrating Armstrong's desire to experiment with diverse sounds. The Tim Timebomb project emerged in late as an extension of Armstrong's creative output, building on his earlier Tim Timebomb's RocknRoll Theater, which debuted in 2011 and included original musical scores for short films. Some tracks for the new project originated as soundtracks from this series, blending narrative-driven music with Armstrong's punk sensibilities. Armstrong announced the initiative in October through his official website and channels, kicking off a series of daily song releases starting October 29, , via . Recordings for Tim Timebomb took place at Armstrong's home studio in , utilizing basic equipment to facilitate quick, spontaneous sessions that captured raw performances with various collaborators. This setup allowed for the project's emphasis on immediacy, enabling Armstrong to produce and share new material—originals, covers, and reinterpretations—on a near-daily basis without the constraints of traditional album production timelines.

Project format and goals

The Tim Timebomb project was structured as a daily song release initiative, with Tim Armstrong committing to uploading one new track every day starting on October 29, 2012, for a full year. This rigorous format produced 365 songs by the series' conclusion on October 28, 2013. The approach emphasized spontaneity and volume, allowing Armstrong to explore a wide range of material without the constraints of traditional album production cycles. Distribution prioritized accessibility, with all tracks made available for free streaming on the project's official YouTube channel and as paid digital downloads via iTunes shortly after each upload. This dual model enabled immediate global reach while supporting the independent Hellcat Records label through optional purchases. The project's goals centered on celebrating musical influences, experimenting with both original songs and covers, and building collaborations with peers from the punk, , and communities. For instance, covers drew from artists who shaped Armstrong's sound, such as and The Ramones. As described on the official channel, the series featured "some of the songs are my own originals, some are covers of songs that have influenced me over the years and some are collaborations with friends." After the daily phase ended in late 2013, the project shifted to compilation releases, such as the 2014 mixtape Tim Timebomb and Friends, which curated selections from the series without adhering to a fixed schedule.

Musical style

Influences and choice of music

Tim Armstrong's musical influences in the Tim Timebomb project draw heavily from punk rock pioneers such as the Ramones and the Clash, whose raw energy and straightforward songwriting shaped his approach to selecting and reinterpreting tracks. These icons informed his choice of covers that emphasize simplicity and urgency, reflecting the DIY spirit of early punk while adapting them to his solo vision. Armstrong has cited the Ramones' influence on his formative years in Albany, California, where he and longtime collaborator Matt Freeman bonded over shared admiration for the band's relentless rhythm and attitude. His ska and reggae roots, forged during his time in Operation Ivy, also played a central role in song selection, infusing the project with upbeat rhythms and socially conscious themes from that era. Operation Ivy's fusion of punk aggression with Jamaican influences directly inspired Armstrong to revisit ska-punk hybrids and reggae covers, honoring the East Bay scene's legacy while exploring personal favorites like Bob Marley tracks. This foundation allowed him to blend high-energy anthems with more introspective selections, maintaining a connection to his ska origins amid broader experimentation. Folk and rock figures like further expanded Armstrong's palette, with Dylan cited as his favorite songwriter of all time, influencing tributes and covers that prioritize lyrical depth over production polish. Armstrong's rendition of Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin'" exemplifies this, stripping the song to acoustic essentials to evoke timeless protest themes resonant with his punk ethos. Often dubbed the " of punk" for his distinctive voice and storytelling, Armstrong selected such material to pay homage to folk-rock's narrative power. A key aspect of the project's sound is the emphasis on stripped-down, acoustic, or lo-fi arrangements, which highlight raw emotion and vulnerability in both covers and originals. This approach, often featuring just guitar and vocals or minimal instrumentation, allows the lyrics and melodies to stand out, as seen in acoustic takes on Rancid tracks like "Battering Ram" or folk-infused pieces that prioritize intimacy over bombast. Thematic choices in Tim Timebomb revolve around covers of personal favorites, originals inspired by classic films such as The Last Man on Earth (1964), and direct tributes to musical heroes, creating a mosaic of and reinvention. Songs like "No More Living" draw from the film's apocalyptic isolation, channeling Vincent Price's eerie narration into lo-fi punk-folk hybrids recorded with Rancid bandmates and . These selections often evoke survival, rebellion, and camaraderie, mirroring Armstrong's lifelong heroes while avoiding polished, trend-driven pop. Armstrong deliberately mixed eras and styles—from 1960s folk to 1970s punk and reggae—to showcase his eclectic tastes, steering clear of mainstream trends in favor of authentic, genre-spanning expression. The project's daily releases encompassed punk anthems, reggae grooves, and acoustic ballads, reflecting a broad musical palette honed over decades without chasing contemporary fads, as evidenced by collaborations across indie scenes rather than commercial crossovers.

Genres explored

The Tim Timebomb project prominently features as a core genre, evident in high-energy covers such as "I Wanna Be Sedated" and "Swallow My Pride" by the , which retain the raw, aggressive edge of the originals while incorporating Armstrong's distinctive vocal style. and also form foundational elements, with tracks like "Radio" blending upbeat ska rhythms and punk attitude in collaboration with The Interrupters, and reggae-infused originals such as "Just For Tonight" showcasing laid-back grooves and flute accents. Folk and round out the primary styles, as seen in acoustic renditions of songs like "The Times They Are A-Changin'" that emphasize introspective storytelling, and twangy rockabilly numbers including "Please Give Me Something" with its piano-driven energy. Hybrid elements further diversify the sound, merging ska-punk in energetic group sessions with The Interrupters and acoustic folk homages to Dylan that strip down arrangements for raw emotional delivery. Experimental touches appear in zydeco-inspired tracks featuring and in place of traditional bass, creating a festive, brass-heavy vibe distinct from standard punk fare. Country-tinged explorations, such as the live rendition of Rancid's "Olympia" backed by The Country Gentlemen, introduce twangy instrumentation and narrative lyrics that evoke Americana roots. The project's evolution reflects a progression from punk and dominance in early daily singles—captured in the 2014 High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea with its aggressive rockers—to more experimental and acoustic leanings in later releases, as compiled in Special Lunacy for oddball experiments and Winding Far Down for and folk-infused wind-downs, with continued incorporation of elements in 2025 compilations like Anarchy Edition. This shift highlights Armstrong's intent to reinterpret influences across a broad spectrum while remaining anchored in punk, , and traditions, avoiding ventures into heavy metal or electronic genres to preserve his punk heritage.

Release history

Daily singles series

The Tim Timebomb daily singles series launched on October 29, 2012, with the debut track "Honor Is All We Know," an original composition inspired by themes of loyalty during economic hardship. The project adhered to a strict cadence of releasing one new song every day, without exception, through the official website timtimebomb.com, the project's YouTube channel, and digital platforms like iTunes for purchase and streaming. This continued for a full year, culminating on October 28, 2013, with the final single "Down The Road Version," resulting in 365 tracks that showcased a wide array of covers and originals. The series embodied the project's goal of daily musical experimentation, allowing Armstrong to explore influences rapidly and share them with fans in real time. Recordings for the series were produced at a rapid pace, often completed in a single day to meet the daily deadline, utilizing home studio setups for a raw, unpolished sound. Each release included accompanying video footage, typically low-budget clips capturing the performance or recording process with guest musicians, which added a visual storytelling element and emphasized the collaborative, spontaneous nature of the endeavor. This approach prioritized immediacy over perfection, aligning with the punk ethos of accessibility and authenticity. Sustaining the daily output presented logistical challenges, particularly as Armstrong balanced the project with his primary commitments to Rancid, including international touring throughout 2013. Despite these demands, the series maintained its consistency until its planned conclusion after one year, without a formal wrap-up event or announcement, allowing the body of work to stand on its own.

Album compilations

Following the conclusion of the daily singles series in late 2013, selections from the output were curated into compilation albums for broader distribution and physical formats. In 2013, Pirates Press Records released a series of three 12-track compilation s, each selecting fan-favorite covers and originals from the daily singles: High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea, Winding Far Down, and Special Lunacy. These releases, available initially as CDs and later in limited vinyl editions, highlighted diverse genres like , , and , drawing from the project's extensive catalog to appeal to collectors and provide tangible access to the ephemeral drops. The purpose of these compilations was to preserve and monetize selections from the daily series beyond free digital streaming, offering curated vinyl bundles that captured the project's collaborative spirit and high-volume creativity for a dedicated audience. In 2014, Pirates Press and consolidated the three mixtapes into a limited-edition triple LP set titled Tim Timebomb and Friends, released for and featuring 36 tracks. After 2014, the project continued with additional digital singles released sporadically, rather than daily, into the , expanding the total catalog to hundreds of tracks. In 2025, a new compilation Tim Timebomb And Friends Anarchy Edition was issued as a limited-edition cassette, further archiving material from the ongoing endeavor.

Discography

Albums

Tim Timebomb's albums primarily consist of compilations drawn from his daily singles series and related projects, with additional original full-length studio recordings and EPs released in later years. The debut album, Tim Timebomb Sings Songs from RocknNRoll Theater, serves as the soundtrack to Armstrong's web series of the same name, a punk musical production involving friends like Lars Frederiksen and Davey Havok. Released in 2012 as a digital download bundled with the series' first episode, it includes 14 tracks with a total runtime of 33:29, showcasing narrative-driven songs such as "We Did Alright" and "Guardian Angel." High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea, released in 2013 by Pirates Press Records, compiles 12 tracks from the early phase of the daily singles experiment, emphasizing rarities and raw punk energy in a vinyl-focused edition. With a runtime of approximately 29 minutes, it highlights selections like "Honor Is All We Know" and "Change That Song Mr. DJ," reflecting the project's spontaneous ethos. Winding Far Down, also issued in 2013 by Pirates Press Records, features 12 acoustic and folk-leaning tracks with a runtime of 36:04, including covers of classics like The Bodysnatchers' "Let's Do " and Cock Sparrer's "Working." This collection shifts toward introspective, roots-oriented sounds, underscoring Armstrong's exploration of and . Special Lunacy, another 2013 Pirates Press Records release, assembles 12 collaborative and upbeat tracks, drawing on , , and rock 'n' roll influences with contributions from various friends. Spanning about 30 minutes, it captures the project's communal vibe through reinterpretations of standards like "Everywhere Go Good." In 2014, Pirates Press and issued a triple-LP compilation Tim Timebomb and Friends, bundling High Noon in a Dark Blue Sea, Winding Far Down, and Special Lunacy with additional tracks. In 2020, Armstrong released Life's For Living, a three-track EP featuring original songs "Life's For Living," "It's Quite Alright," and a cover of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changing," available via . In 2025, Tim Timebomb And Friends Anarchy Edition was released on July 11 as a limited-edition cassette, compiling selected tracks from the project.

Singles

The Tim Timebomb project released over 200 digital singles through its daily song series, beginning on October 29, 2012, and continuing into late 2013, with all tracks self-released via platforms like and . These standalone releases emphasized a non-commercial , prioritizing creative output over chart success, and often explored punk and influences alongside covers and originals. Early entries in the series included the original track "Honor Is All We Know" on the inaugural day, October 29, 2012, setting a tone of raw, energetic rock. The following day, October 30, 2012, featured a cover of the country song "Adalida" by , showcasing the project's willingness to venture into diverse styles. Mid-series highlights demonstrated collaborative breadth, such as "Prisoners" on June 17, 2013, a hip-hop-infused track featuring Outerspace and produced with DJ Stress. Another notable release was a stripped-down cover of Rancid's "Fall Back Down" on June 12, 2013, reinterpreting the band's own punk classic in a solo acoustic format. Later examples included the bluesy original "Drink Up And Go Home" in 2014, performed with members of , which captured a gritty, roots-oriented vibe amid the series' winding down. Many of these singles remain available for streaming on and , while others appear exclusively in subsequent compilation albums.

Personnel

Recording personnel

The recording personnel for Tim Timebomb's tracks centered on , who handled vocals and guitar across the project's daily song releases. His longtime Rancid bandmates, on guitar and on bass, contributed to numerous recordings, including co-writing on selections like "Timebomb." Frequent collaborators included drummer of Blink-182, who appeared on multiple tracks such as "It's Quite Alright" and helped shape the project's punk-infused sound. Members of bands like The Aggrolites and The Interrupters also joined sessions regularly; for instance, The Interrupters provided backing vocals and instrumentation on songs like "Family," while multi-instrumentalist supported various recordings. The series featured guest appearances by over a dozen punk and scene figures, including of on "Living in a Dangerous Land," where he co-wrote and provided vocals. Other notable guests encompassed DJ Stress on select hip-hop influenced cuts and the duo Outerspace for rap features, alongside additional artists like Aimee Interrupter and members of The Aggrolites. Recordings occurred in informal studio sessions with rotating lineups, reflecting the project's emphasis on spontaneous collaborations rather than a consistent band structure. This approach has continued into the 2020s, with ongoing involvement from family members like those in The Interrupters and other punk luminaries.

Touring personnel

The touring activities for Tim Timebomb and Friends were concentrated in a 2013 U.S. tour, limited to North American dates without international extensions. The core touring lineup featured on lead vocals and guitar, supported by members of The Interrupters acting as the backing band. This included handling guitar and keyboards, Justin Bivona on bass, Jesse Bivona on drums, and providing additional vocals. The configuration remained consistent for the summer 2013 U.S. leg, which spanned multiple dates alongside acts like Rancid. For select one-off shows, the lineup exhibited some fluidity, with occasional guest appearances by Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen on guitar. The Interrupters often served as both and touring ensemble, facilitating seamless integration during performances.

Live performances

Tours

The primary touring activity under the Tim Timebomb project occurred during a 2013 U.S. tour billed as Tim Timebomb and Friends, which served as the for Rancid alongside The Interrupters on the third leg of Rancid's summer outing. This run, announced in August 2013, featured approximately 18 dates spanning from early September to late September, covering mid-sized venues across the southern, midwestern, and , including stops at in Austin, TX (September 2), the Tabernacle in , GA (September 9), Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA (September 13), and the Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS (September 21). The tour promoted the ongoing Tim Timebomb daily singles series through live performances that highlighted the project's , and influences. Sets during the tour typically lasted 30-45 minutes and blended original Tim Timebomb tracks like "Into Action" and "She's Drunk All the Time" with covers of punk and classics, such as ' "Concrete Jungle" and Bad Manners' "Lip Up Fatty," alongside occasional Rancid songs and selections from Armstrong's solo work. Guest appearances by friends and collaborators, including members of The Interrupters and other punk scene figures, were a staple, emphasizing the project's collaborative ethos; the core touring lineup featured Tim on guitar and vocals, supported by rotating musicians including members of The Interrupters. Following the 2013 tour, there were no additional full-length tours under the Tim Timebomb banner, though Armstrong incorporated occasional Tim Timebomb material into Rancid's festival appearances and encores, such as during the 2017 Boston to Berkeley tour with Dropkick Murphys, and performed at events like the Howie Pyro Forever Tribute in 2022.

Notable shows

Tim Timebomb's live performances were limited, primarily occurring during the 2013 North American tour where the project served as an opening act for Rancid, marking the transition from its initial daily YouTube single releases that began in late 2012 to full-stage shows. The first live sets took place in September 2013, with dates across the U.S., often sharing the bill with The Interrupters. These shows emphasized collaborative elements, with Tim Armstrong joined by rotating friends and musicians, including members of The Interrupters, to deliver covers and originals that captured the project's raw, ska-punk vibe—such as energetic renditions of tracks like "Into Action" and NOFX's "Bob" in Pittsburgh on September 13. Additional notable 2013 dates included the September 6 outdoor show at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the setlist blended punk staples and Timebomb originals to an enthusiastic crowd, and the September 2 performance in Austin, Texas, which featured multiple photo-documented moments of the ensemble's dynamic interplay. After the 2013 tour concluded, Tim Timebomb ceased standalone live outings, with only occasional festival cameos and tributes integrated into other performances thereafter.

Reception

Critical response

Critics have praised the Tim Timebomb project for its authentic embodiment of punk's DIY ethos, highlighted by Armstrong's commitment to releasing a new song daily on , blending originals with eclectic covers across punk, , , and styles. This approach was lauded as a bold, personal experiment that captured Armstrong's passion for collaborative music-making with friends, fostering a sense of community and raw creativity. Mixed opinions emerged regarding the sheer volume of output, with some reviewers finding the extensive tracklists daunting yet ultimately rewarding due to the strong collaborations and diversity. For instance, a Punknews.org review of the 2014 Tim Timebomb and Friends noted that its 36 songs could feel overwhelming and stylistically abrupt, but praised the effective guest features and standout reinterpretations like a 2-tone version of Rancid's "Ruby Soho." Similarly, Scene Point Blank described the project as a hit-and-miss " project" but commended its joyful fusion of pop and punk elements in tracks like the -infused "30 Pieces of Silver." The Tim Timebomb Sings Songs from RocknRoll Theater album (2012) received acclaim for its seamless integration with the accompanying , where punk energy met musical theater in energetic, three-chord anthems that took risks with soul, , and Western influences while maintaining a snappy, composed feel superior to some of Armstrong's other work. Meanwhile, the Pirates Press vinyl releases, including the triple-disc compilations, were viewed as desirable collector's items for fans, valued for their high-quality packaging and curation of the project's vast library into accessible formats. In consensus, reviewers celebrated Tim Timebomb as a milestone in punk accessibility, democratizing music through free, frequent releases that emphasized experimentation over polish, even if it remained a niche endeavor without broad commercial breakthrough.

Legacy

The Tim Timebomb project exerted a notable influence on the punk and scenes by fostering collaborations that elevated lesser-known artists, particularly The Interrupters, whose siblings , Justin, and Jesse Bivona served as the core backing band for numerous tracks and whose 2014 self-titled debut album prominently featured Tim Timebomb contributions. This exposure helped propel The Interrupters into wider recognition within the genre, blending ska-punk elements with Armstrong's production style. With its commitment to releasing one song per day for a full year, the project generated hundreds of tracks, many of which have been preserved as a digital archive accessible via online platforms. These recordings, including originals, covers, and acoustic renditions spanning punk, , and influences, remain available on and , offering enduring value for fans and serving as a reference for subsequent DIY music endeavors. The initiative stood as a hallmark of DIY music culture, leveraging direct-to-fan distribution through websites and at the onset of widespread streaming adoption to bypass traditional industry gatekeepers. Although daily output concluded with the final single on October 28, 2013, and Armstrong subsequently prioritized Rancid, the project's body of work continues to sustain fan engagement without formal revivals or new material.

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  51. https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-interrupters
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  68. https://theinterrupters.com/about
  69. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sqro0AUxdyLXAfYF16nPw
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