Formed in Queens in 1986 by brothers Lou and Pete Koller, Sick of It All are a seminal New York hardcore band noted for intense, uncompromising records and a long-running career in the NYHC scene.

Formed in Queens, New York in 1986; founding members include Lou and Pete Koller, Armand Majidi and original bassist Rich Cipriano; Craig Setari replaced Rich Cipriano on bass in 1993. Early scene association includes CBGB. Early releases were on Relativity Records; the band released Just Look Around in 1992 upon moving to East West Records.

DeBaser reviews present Sick of It All as enduring pillars of New York hardcore. Reviewers praise their intensity, consistency and landmark albums (Blood, Sweat And No Tears; Scratch the Surface; Just Look Around). The band is celebrated for maintaining hardcore integrity across decades.

For:Fans of hardcore punk, New York hardcore, and readers interested in high-energy punk album reviews.

 The ease with which SOIA makes my adrenaline rise is a quality that not many possess.

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 All the rage of 4 young men in a decaying society encapsulated in 19 tracks.

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 "Scratch The Surface" is among the best releases in the sector, as well as a manifesto of the genre, which they themselves brought to prominence, and one of the fundamental albums of the '90s without distinction of labels and musical categories. Praise to SOIA.

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