What does Best Wishes sound like?

A fierce blend of hardcore punk and thrash, brimming with urgency and aggression. Rooted in hardcore punk and crossover thrash.

What makes Best Wishes by Cro-Mags notable?

'Best Wishes' is notable for its impact on the hardcore punk scene, showcasing a more polished sound that still retained raw intensity. It received critical acclaim for its ambitious songwriting and was pivotal in influencing subsequent bands within the genre, further cementing Cro-Mags as a key figure in the evolution of crossover thrash. Released in 1989, 'Best Wishes' marked Cro-Mags' third studio effort and followed their influential album 'Age of Quarrel'. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the crossover thrash scene, navigating a shift towards more diverse musical influences while dealing with internal tensions.