Lifetime

The Profile

Lifetime are an American band from New Jersey discussed in the review as beginning in the early 1990s with an evolution from old-school emocore/post-hardcore toward a more melodic hardcore sound; Hello Bastards (1995) and Jersey's Best Dancers (1997) are highlighted.

The review notes that Lifetime were signed to Jade Tree Records in the mid-1990s and that Hello Bastards (1995) and Jersey's Best Dancers (1997) marked a clear change in tone toward melodic hardcore. Earlier releases mentioned include Background (1992) and Seven Inches (1994 compilation).

The review traces Lifetime's move from early emocore/post-hardcore toward a more dynamic melodic hardcore sound. Hello Bastards (1995) and Jersey's Best Dancers (1997) are highlighted as the band's strongest statements. Signing to Jade Tree is presented as a turning point.