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Gorilla Biscuits

Gorilla Biscuits · 1988

19 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

Explosive hardcore punk energy collides with melodic hooks, delivering a raw yet infectious sonic experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    High Hopes — This opening track captures the band's ethos with its urgent pace and anthemic chorus, setting the tone for the entire album.
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    No Reason Why — A standout for its introspective yet powerful lyrics, this song blends aggression with a thoughtful message about personal growth and resilience.
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    Hold Your Ground — This track exemplifies the band's ability to mix catchy melodies with hardcore aggression, making it a fan favorite and a staple in live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of high energy
  • for quick workouts
  • ideal for party ignition
  • catchy anthems for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefers lengthy immersive albums
  • seeks slow, reflective music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, Gorilla Biscuits was the band's debut album, emerging during the rise of New York's hardcore punk scene. This album marked a pivotal moment for Gorilla Biscuits, showcasing their blend of energetic hardcore and melodic elements that would influence future punk bands.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 High Hopes 2:24
  • 2 Big Mouth 1:59
  • 3 No Reason Why 1:52
  • 4 GM2 0:20
  • 5 Hold Your Ground 2:02
  • 6 Breaking Free 1:12
  • 7 Finish What You Started 1:41
  • 8 Sitting Around at Home 1:42
  • 9 Gorilla Biscuit 1:23
  • 10 Short End of the Stick 1:31
  • 11 Hold Your Ground 1 2:03
  • 12 GM2 1 1:13

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