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THE REVIEW
In 1986, the first clouds of a hurricane called Sick Of It All loomed on the horizon, which three years later would reach full power, hitting New York with unprecedented force,
In fact, in 1989, the four released their first album. A true H-bomb. "Maybe they were still a bit raw, they were still very young" someone might say. But no, these are already the Sick Of It All we know. They manage to produce one of the best hardcore punk records ever immediately placing themselves alongside giants like Minor Threat and Black Flag, taking up the reins of the movement that would inherit these groups' legacy. First attempt, first success.
At first glance, it might seem that 19 tracks are a lot and could become tedious, but that's not the case at all, the album flows with disconcerting cohesion, each piece is incredibly fast, furious, the pace with which it transitions to the next is impressive, with no drop in rhythm. It's like being at the mercy of a storm impossible to tame, calmness is a pure utopia.
All the rage of 4 young men in a decaying society encapsulated in 19 tracks.
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Sick Of It All’s 1989 debut album Blood, Sweat And No Tears stands as a seminal hardcore punk record. Despite its rawness, it competes with legendary acts like Minor Threat and Black Flag. The album’s 19 high-energy tracks deliver relentless pace and cohesion, capturing youthful rage and societal decay. It remains a powerful and influential work in the punk scene.Tracklist Lyrics
Sick of It All
Sick of It All are a New York hardcore band formed in 1986 in Queens by brothers Lou (vocals) and Pete Koller (guitar) with Armand Majidi (drums) and Rich Cipriano (bass). Cut from the CBGB scene, they became NYHC mainstays with albums like Blood, Sweat and No Tears (1989), Just Look Around (1992) and Scratch the Surface (1994), later continuing with Built to Last, Death to Tyrants and Wake The Sleeping Dragon! Craig Setari took over on bass in 1993.07 Reviews
