Demonstrating My Style
Madball · 1996
27 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and impassioned vocals that encapsulates the spirit of East Coast hardcore.
Why this album works
'Demonstrating My Style' is significant for its raw energy and direct approach, which resonated deeply within the hardcore community. The album has been influential in cementing the New York hardcore sound and is often cited as a key release during the genre's resurgence in the mid-90s.
- Best for
- short bursts of raw energy for intense workouts unfiltered aggression and passion
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Demonstrating My Style' was Madball's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Set It Off' in 1994. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the hardcore scene and were actively shaping its direction with their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Biohazard· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Demonstrating My Style Standout 1:59
- 2 Unity Standout 1:52
- 3 Live or Die 2:07
- 4 Pride (Times Are Changing) Standout 2:38
- 5 Streets of Hate 1:35
- 6 Back of the Bus 1:16
- 7 Hardcore Still Lives! 0:06
- 8 Nuestra Familia 2:02
- 9 5-0 2:11
- 10 Addict 1:45
- 11 True to the Game 2:01
- 12 Godfather 1:27
- 13 In Memory Of... 1:25
- 14 Ball of Destruction / Your Fall 4:36
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