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 Nine raw and uncut tracks, as hard as stones in your shoes.

 Those naïve kids seem to still be there, telling each other something, clattering with their out-of-tune instruments, and living something reminiscent of youth.

Youth of Today’s debut album 'Can't Close My Eyes' captures the raw teenage energy and positive mental attitude defining 1980s hardcore punk. The nine tracks are fast, gritty, and filled with naivety and sincerity. While not as refined as later albums, this work is a foundational piece with classic songs like 'Take a Stand' and 'Youth Crew'. The album maintains freshness over decades and is cherished by hardcore punk nostalgics. Dive into Youth of Today’s groundbreaking hardcore debut and feel the raw youthful energy that shaped a generation of punk fans.

 Zack de la Rocha must have already had very clear ideas about the musical proposition he would carry forward in the years to come.

 His voice expresses anger and nothing but anger, pure sentiment shouted straight in the face.

Inside Out’s 1990 EP No Spiritual Surrender is heralded as a hardcore classic featuring a fiery young Zack de la Rocha. The album delivers raw anger and passion, foreshadowing his future work with Rage Against The Machine. Guitarist Vic Di Cara’s contribution adds depth, linking legacy bands like Shelter and 108. Though Inside Out’s discography is brief, their impact remains strong in hardcore circles. Listen to Inside Out’s No Spiritual Surrender EP and experience the raw hardcore energy that shaped Zack de la Rocha’s legendary career!

 A special mention for the artwork, an intelligent allegory of a sneering violence in multicolored shades, a violence that only similar music can exorcise.

 End-of-millennium guitar dissonances pivot on schizoid rhythms punctuated with icy and precise ferocity by a drum machine programmed to chart impossible paths.

OLD’s 1991 album Lo Flux Tube is a daring, genre-blending experiment mixing industrial, metal, and psychedelic sounds. Featuring contributions from John Zorn, it remains shockingly provocative and innovative. The album’s precise rhythms, dissonant guitars, and icy vocal style create a intense sonic journey. Notable for its engaging artwork and historical links to Nirvana’s Jason Everman, this album holds a special place in underground metal history. Dive into OLD's Lo Flux Tube for a mind-bending metal experience that defies genre boundaries—listen now and explore its radical soundscape.

 "A band at its peak produces ten absolutely beautiful tracks, driven by an authentic spiritual fervor that echoes everywhere."

 "Ray Cappo’s lyrics may not be agreeable to everyone, but they are nonetheless constructive, offering an alternative worldview for which the usual ‘take it or leave it’ rule applies."

Shelter’s album Attaining The Supreme marks the peak of their career, blending hardcore punk with Hare Krishna spirituality. The band matures musically with smoother production, melodic richness, and heartfelt lyrics rooted in spiritual fervor. While lyrically polarizing, the album offers a compelling alternative worldview without melodrama. Fans of hardcore and spiritual punk will find the album deeply rewarding. Listen to Shelter's Attaining The Supreme and experience the powerful blend of hardcore and spirituality today!