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Hold It Down

Madball · 2000

26 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses that exemplify New York hardcore's raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • intense anthems for motivation
  • for energetic workouts
  • front-loaded adrenaline rush
  • aggressive sound for stress relief

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, reflective pieces
  • seek mellow background sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Hold It Down' is Madball's fourth studio album, coming after their successful release 'Look My Way' in 1998. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their legacy within the hardcore punk scene, transitioning from a cult following to broader recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
H2O· Sick of It All· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:49
  • 2 Can't Stop, Won't Stop 1:00
  • 3 Hold It Down 2:18
  • 4 Fall This Time 2:27
  • 5 Everyday Hate 1:15
  • 6 Done... 1:37
  • 7 Say What? 1:50
  • 8 D.I.F.M.M. 0:39
  • 9 Show No Fear 2:34
  • 10 Never Look Back 1:46
  • 11 Still Searching 2:13
  • 12 Confessions 1:44
  • 13 Thinking To Myself 3:38
  • 14 Semper Fi 2:46

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