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| Raw Deal - Demo (1988) |
So I've decided next I would just upload a bunch of Raw Deal shit because I just love this band that much. Definitely in my top 5 favorite NYHC bands. Here is the infamous 1988 demo. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Enuf - Demo
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| Enuf - Demo (1988) |
NJ hardcore band from the late 80's. I don't know too much about them but they remind me of Release quite a bit. It's raw, fast, hard and cool as hell. Download this shit and if you're not immediately moshing to "Suckah Mosh" then well damn you're fucking up. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Magnus - Nothing Means More
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| Magnus - Nothing Means More (1998) |
If I recall correctly, my friend Joey showed me this band years ago and right before I had uploaded them to the previous version of this blog. This band came out during the youth crew revival boom of the late 90's so you can pretty much guess what they sound like. Some Youth Of Today and some Gorilla Biscuits and yeah you get the idea. I am super into this record as I am with most bands of this style. I just love the sincerity and energy of bands like this so much. Well anyway the singer of the band went on eventually to sing in Cold World. His younger brother sings in a current band called Disengage who actually paid tribute to Magnus by covering the song "Drinking Song" on one of their records. That is pretty damn cool. Enjoy!
Eleven Thirty-Four - Reality Filter
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| Eleven Thirty-Four - Reality Filter (1997) |
My friend Kyle showed me this band many years ago and I am glad he did because I really do like this record a lot. This band was from Huntington Beach, CA. I've always had a tough time actually describing this band because I don't really think they sound like any other bands I've really listened to before. Maybe a bit like Outspoken? Well they were around late 90s and the songs are mid tempo with a lot of cool bouncy, funky riffs. I'm a big fan of bands who utilize palm muting in such a funky way. Four Walls Falling did it a bunch with their Culture Shock album and of course Bad Brains did it a lot, too. In any case, I absolutely never hear anyone talk about this band so check it and out and tell me what you think! Enjoy!
Dynamo - Demo
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| Dynamo - Demo (1998) |
Before I go on with this, if any of this information is incorrect or if any oldheads want to drop some heavy knowledge please do so because I had a bit of trouble finding accurate information on Dynamo. Hell, I couldn't even find the real demo art so if you have that it'd be much appreciated as well. But yeah Carl The Mosher (Underdog, The Icemen) fronted this band. It's pretty funky and metallic and reminds me of shit like the Cro-Mags and Leeway. This band is pretty under the radar, but they are pretty damn cool as well. Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Breakdown - The '87 Demo
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| Breakdown - The '87 Demo (1987) |
This band and demo really needs no introduction. This band was extremely influential and pretty much pioneered the hard NY sound we're all so fond of. This demo is essential to your hardcore listenings so get it right away if you don't already have it. Enjoy!
Committed - The Pride We Share
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| Committed - The Pride We Share (1998) |
Committed was a late 90's youth crew revival band from Cleveland, OH. I still feel like no one talks about them enough because I fucking love em. The singer sounds a lot like Ray Cappo. I remember when I first heard this band I actually though it was like some Better Than A Thousand songs or something since I don't really listen to BTAT that much. Anyway, this EP is fucking awesome. I believe one of the dudes in this band also played in the more recent Cleveland band, Right Idea. Enjoy!
United Races - Demo 2013
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| United Races - Demo (2013) |
Lately, Texas has been pumping out some quality bands and this demo is definitely no exception. Hailing from Houston, Texas, this demo is definitely one of my favorites of the year. Assuming this band got their name from the Cause For Alarm song, they definitely pay tribute to the almighty classic mid-late 80s NYHC sound. Fast-paced straight edge hardcore with cool skank and mosh parts. I look forward to hearing more from this band in the future. Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Get The Most - Core Values
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| Get The Most - Core Values (2007) |
Get The Most was a hardcore band from Vancouver. It's weird reposting this because when I first did I think back in 2009, they were still a band. It sucks seeing bands I really like a lot break up, but that's just how it is. Anyway, this is actually this band's demo that was pressed into vinyl in 2007. This band has a strong Insted vibe and you'd really think they were a straight edge band, but they actually weren't. So if you're into bands like Insted, Unit Pride, Uniform Choice, all that good shit, you'll like this. It's super energetic, fast, and when I listen to the song Core Values, it makes me want to stage dive off of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy!
Crunch Time - The Realness
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| Crunch Time - The Realness (2003) |
I recently re-acquired this record so I figure I would post this next. This band was on Lockin Out and if you're familiar with that label's discography at all especially around the time this was released then I'm sure you know what to expect. If you're into Mental, Stop & Think, Righteous Jams, etc then you'll most likely be into this as well. Enjoy!
Alone In A Crowd - S/T
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| Alone In A Crowd - S/T (1989) |
Alone In A Crowd was a short lived band from NY. This band was fronted by Jules from Side By Side and some members of Uppercut and Raw Deal if I remember correctly. It's 4 songs and 4 perfect songs at that. Every once in a while I'll throw out the Side By Side vs Alone In A Crowd debate and even though I personally like Side By Side a bit more, either answer is acceptable really. This record is hard as nails. Jules was an amazing front man and also wrote some pretty badass lyrics. Listen to When Tigers Fight and tell me you don't want to punch someone in the face. Enjoy!
At All Cost - Demo '90
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| At All Cost - Demo (1990) |
This band was from Rockland County, NY. If you're into bands like Raw Deal, Outburst, Breakdown, Altercation, Sick Of It All or many of the other late 80's NYHC bands you will also enjoy this band as well. They had 2 demos. One in 1988 and one in 1990. This is the one from 1990 obviously and though I like both demos, this one stands out a bit more. I discovered this band because their singer, Jeff Guzman actually moved to a town next to me sometime in the early 90s. I remember once at a show a few years ago he was selling a bunch of cool records and I scored some gems from him. Wide Awake 7", Judge on Schism and Underdog on blue to name a few. We've been really cool ever since. If you like that era of hardcore in NY I advise you to get this shit. LET'S BUST THIS SHIT UP.. AT ALL COST STYLE! Enjoy!
Follow Through - Taking It Back
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| Follow Through - Taking It Back (1997) |
Late 90's straight edge hardcore band from Connecticut. This band was fronted by Craig Mack. You might know him as the front man for the hardcore band Living Hell. I believe Jesse Standhard (Right Brigade, American Nightmare) was also in this band. They play the staple "youth crew revival" sound a la In My Eyes, Ten Yard Fight, Fastbreak, etc. I feel like this band/record is a bit under-appreciated, though. That also goes for Fastbreak. But yeah, check out this record and always remember YOU BOOZE YOU LOSE and that's the bottom line! Enjoy!
Payback - Draw The Line
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| Payback - Draw The Line (1989) |
Late 80's Connecticut hardcore band. I'm not sure if they were straight edge or not. I actually don't know too much about this band though I have met a couple of the members at a show once. It's a funny story too because I had just finished uploading this record to the previous version of The Price Of Silence blog. Shortly after (a week or two probably) I went to a show either Youth Of Today or The Cro-Mags at the El-N-Gee in New London, CT and was talking with some dudes and they mentioned being in a band called Payback and I was like HOLY SHIT I just uploaded you guys to my music blog! But anyway, this band is pretty damn cool and definitely under the radar, so check it out. Has a the staple late 80's straight edge hardcore band sound along the lines of Confront, Youth Of Today, Wide Awake, you get the idea! Enjoy!
Release - The Pain Inside
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| Release - The Pain Inside (1989) |
Late 80's New Jersey straight edge band. Pre-Ressurection and 108. To this day I will never understand why the singer of this band, Rob Fish, despises Release. This record is hard, raw and pissed as hell. A member of this band actually played in Floorpunch, a late 90's straight edge band from NJ as well. Maybe that's what inspired the Floorpunch Intro. Not sure what I'm talking about? Download this record and hear for yourself! THE PAIN INSIDE! Enjoy!
Sick Of It All - EP
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| Sick Of It All - EP (1987) |
This is one of my favorite NYHC releases of all time. This is one of my favorite hardcore bands of all time. Top 5 for me... hell, I'd even say top 3. This record is short and sweet. Fast, pissed off, perfectly-written and a fucking classic. In fact, I demand that every person reading this download it immediately if you don't already have it. If you're not moshing immediately from the first track along (Clobberin' Time) well then maybe hardcore just isn't for you. Enjoy!
Four Walls Falling - Culture Shock
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| Four Walls Falling - Culture Shock (1991) |
I've once again decided to start things off with band that I named this blog from. Richmond Virginia's Four Walls Falling. This is one of my favorite hardcore records of all time. It's very politically charged, fast, and has very groovy and well written riffs. I still believe this band is very underrated and awesome. Culture... SHOCK! Enjoy!
WELCOME TO VERSION 2!
So years later I have finally decided to bring this blog back. At first I was going to just keep the old blog and update all the links, but then I realized I wanted to just start new. I figure I would just keep the old blog for nostalgic reasons. So here it is! THE PRICE OF SILENCE V.2
Let's get ready to rokk n roll!
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