Built to Last
Sick of It All · 1997
39 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore
Fierce hardcore punk energy collides with introspective lyrics and a relentless drive, embodying the spirit of resilience.
Why this album works
'Built to Last' resonated within the hardcore community for its unyielding energy and lyrical depth, charting at number 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album showcased Sick of It All's commitment to their roots while influencing a wave of younger hardcore bands emerging in the late '90s.
- Best for
- quick impactful listening sessions energetic bursts of intensity reflective moments amidst chaos
- Context
- Released on February 11, 1997, 'Built to Last' marked Sick of It All's fifth studio album, following their successful 'Scratch the Surface' in 1994. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as prominent figures in the New York hardcore scene, continuing to refine their sound while addressing socio-political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Biohazard· Madball
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Lookin’ Out Standout 1:53
- 2 Built to Last 2:01
- 3 Closer 2:56
- 4 One Step Ahead 2:07
- 5 Us vs. Them Standout 3:04
- 6 Laughingstock 2:42
- 7 Don’t Follow 2:02
- 8 Nice 2:41
- 9 Busted 1:37
- 10 Burn ’em Down 2:55
- 11 End the Era 3:05
- 12 Chip Away Standout 2:02
- 13 Too Late 2:00
- 14 Jungle / Culo Con Cado 8:10
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