...And Out Come the Wolves

"...And Out Come the Wolves" is the third studio album by American punk rock band Rancid. It was released on August 22, 1995, through Epitaph Records. The album’s title is derived from a poem in Jim Carroll’s book "The Basketball Diaries". Following its release, the band was the subject of interest from major record labels but chose to remain with Epitaph Records. Musically, the album incorporates elements of ska, reflecting the earlier involvement of band members Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman in Operation Ivy. "...And Out Come the Wolves" contributed to Rancid’s increased popularity during the mid-1990s punk rock resurgence…