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Blood, Sweat and No Tears

Sick of It All · 1989

27 min · 19 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

A relentless barrage of fast-paced riffs and raw vocal aggression that defines hardcore punk's spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy for workouts
  • quick bursts of aggression
  • for short commutes
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • sing-along intensity with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, narrative albums
  • dislike fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Blood, Sweat and No Tears' is Sick of It All's debut album, establishing them as a key player in the New York hardcore scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from local shows to a wider audience, fueled by their energetic live performances and DIY ethic.
Stylistic neighbors
Madball· H2O· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Blood & The Sweat 1:50
  • 2 Clobberin' Time / Pay the Price 1:48
  • 3 Give Respect 1:11
  • 4 Breeders of Hate 1:55
  • 5 Pushed Too Far 0:57
  • 6 Friends Like You 1:08
  • 7 B.S. Justice 1:32
  • 8 Rat Pack 0:46
  • 9 Pete's Sake 0:58
  • 10 Stick Together 0:55
  • 11 G.I. Joe Headstomp 1:19
  • 12 Alone 2:13
  • 13 My Life 0:45
  • 14 World Full of Hate 2:05
  • 15 My Revenge 1:22
  • 16 No Labels 1:01
  • 17 Disillusion 2:04
  • 18 The Deal 1:09
  • 19 Injustice System 2:21

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