CD/DVD
SHOOK ONES
facetious folly feat (2006/REVELATION)
HARDCORE. SHOOK ONES hail from Bellingham and play fast-forward hearts-on-sleeves hardcore-punk in the tradition of LIFETIME, KID DYNAMITE and THE BACKUP OLAN - to also mention a more recent representative of that sound. SHOOK ONES do what they do best - they step on the gas and kick out 11 snotty anthems. The raw production highlights the band’s punk roots and delivers the same unpolished sound that worked so well for the band on past releases. Think of a more in-your-face and stripped-down rendition of NONE MORE BLACK and you’re pretty close to what this is all about. And while “facetious folly feat” has plenty of good times to offer. No doubt, any fan of rampant punk-infused hardcore with witty lyrics will fall for this album.
SHOOK ONES
sixteen (2005/ENDWELL)
HARDCORE. SHOOK ONES proves that hardcore doesn't have to be about getting dumped and doesn't have to be about getting stabbed in the back. Taking the best of both worlds - along with some cues from predecessors like NONE MORE BLACK, KID DYNAMITE/LIFETIME and leaving the bullshit behind, SHOOK ONES offers both innovation and familiarity at the same time. Theirs is a recipe that includes uncompromising speeds mixed with an array of guitar riffs that seem to continuously evolve. This, combined with a healthy dose of hooks, conspire to get all up in the listener's face in the nicest way possible. None of the 12 song hits 3min., so they just pound 'em out, make their mark, and call it a day.
SHOOT TO KILL
altar of pigs (2009/FREQUENCY DELETED)
HARDCORE. Western Massachusetts quartet SHOOT TO KILL bust out 8 metallic hardcore tracks all deeply rooted in the Cleveland school of music with nods to classic like INTEGRITY, RINGWORM and common bands like PULLING TEETH and CURSED present throughout, all with political and social overtones in the lyrics.
SHOUT OUT LOUDS, THE
our ill wills (2007/HALDERN POP)
POP/INDIE-ROCK. THE SHOUT LOUDS are back with the follow up to their critically acclaimed release "howl howl gaff gaff". "our ill wills" is a bit of a departure. This album manages to maintain the SHOUT OUT LOUD sound while not retreading old material. Shimmery songs and heartfelt lyrics that maintain there pop appeal while maturing along the way. "our ill wills" most likely will not get the praise as "howl howl gaff gaff", but it certainly deserves it. They could just as easily made a follow up of catchy pop tunes that can't lose and in some ways they have but you have to respect a band that isn't afraid to move forward as artists and travel new roads.
SHOWDOWN, THE
back breaker (2008/TOOTH AND NAIL)
METALCORE. "back breaker" is their 3rd full-length CD, and their best. THE SHODOWN plays metalcore mixed with southern-metal, and have added more thrash to this CD. The songs are heavier and more intense than on their last album, but still have plenty of good melodies and hooks. There are no traces of modern-rock here, it's all metal! Thick riffs and breakdowns combined with thrash and groovy southern-metal influences give THE SHOWDOWN a distinctive sound.
SHRINEBUILDER
s/t (2009/NEUROT)
PSYCHEDELLIC/DOOM-ROCK. SHRINEBUILDER is the meeting of musical monoliths: Scott "Wino" Weinrich of SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, ect., Al Cisneros of OM and SLEEP, Dale Crover of MELVINS and Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS, with all 4 sharing duties on vocals. SHRINEBUILDER delivers on the promise of a riff-roaring power--psychedelic explosion, but it also reveals a sonic sum unanticipated by its different parts.
SHUTDOWN
against all odds (2011/VICTORY)
SXE-HARDCORE. With an emphasis on old-school values and new-school musical sensibility, SHUTDOWN is poised to take over where bands like GORILLA BISCUITS left off. And with a legend like Jimmy Gestapo (Murphy's Law) manning the production duties on "against all odds", SHUTDOWN is ready to be recognized worldwide as the leaders of hardcore's new breed. This record also contains 3 tracks from their older releases, alongside 11, detailing the evolution of SHUTDOWN, and of hardcore as a whole.
SICK OF IT ALL
based on a true story (2011/THINK FAST/CENTURY MEDIA)
HARDCORE. As one of the longest standing bands still proudly waving the flag of NYC hardcore, SICK OF IT ALL have made their mark as one of the cornerstones of NYHC, proving that heart, hard work and dedication to hardcore is about more than just the music and an image, it’s a way of life. The band’s real life dogma and hunger for excellence as a hardcore band have truly been ideals that fans from all corners of the globe admire and identify with. With "based on a true story", the band pulls no punches and shows clearly why they are the definition of pure, plain hardcore.
SICK OF IT ALL
call to arms (1999/FAT WRECK)
HARDCORE. SICK OF IT ALL's Fat Wreck Chords debut shows the group as strong as ever. A must for new fans and die-hards alike.
SICK OF IT ALL
death to tyrants (2006/THINK FAST/ABACUS)
HARDCORE. As one of the longest standing bands still proudly waving the flag of New York hardcore, SICK OF IT ALL have made their mark as one of the cornerstones of NYHC, proving that heart, hard work, and dedication to hardcore is about more than just the music and an image, it's a way of life. The four-piece celebrates their 20th anniversary in 2006 coinciding with the release of the band's 9th full-length record (not including several singles and live recordings). SICK OF IT ALL is the living definition of hardcore and this album puts the "hard" back in hardcore. This album picks up where "life on the ropes" left off, angry and passionate! Don't think twice and buy this now!
SICK OF IT ALL
life on the ropes (2003/FAT WRECK)
HARDCORE. It's been a long time since their debut release (the 1987 7" on Revelation Records), but this New York hardcore band has managed to stay dedicate to their roots as well as their energetic NYHC sound. "life on the ropes" is 16 songs of non-stop, classic New York hardcore.
SICK OF IT ALL
live in a dive (2002/FAT WRECK)
HARDCORE. The 3rd installment in Fat Records series of live records, this showcases SICK OF IT ALL doing what they do best; pummeling a rabid audience with all their hardcore hits. Enhanced video features and cool comic book artwork round out the CD, while the vinyl version features the bonus track "bullshit justice".
SICK OF IT ALL
outtakes for the outcast (2004/FAT WRECK)
HARDCORE. "outtakes for the outcast" is a 15 song collection of SICK OF IT ALL's b-sides, covers, and rarities. "just look around" from the demo, "botstal breakout" and "rip off" (SHAM 69), "all hell breaks loose" (MISFITS), "target" (HÜSKER DÜ) and a couple more songs in different recordings.
SICK OF IT ALL
s/t (2010/REVELATION)
HARDCORE. The classic 1st release from that outstanding band from the Big Apple. Contains all their classic tracks. Re-mastered to get the most out of an '87 recording. Classic release from the hardcore veterans still going as strong today. Original mastering still full of the raw energy that set this New York band apart from the rest.
SICK OF IT ALL
yours truly (2000/FAT WRECK)
HARDCORE. Kings of New York hardcore! Need we say more? This is SICK OF IT ALL's 2nd Fat Wreck Chords release. A little different then the previous ones but is definately a must get for any SICK OF IT ALL fan.
