Holding This Moment cover

Holding This Moment

Bane · 1998

27 min · 8 tracks · hardcore punk

Frenetic hardcore punk energy collides with introspective lyrics, creating an urgent and raw soundscape.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, praised for its lyrical depth that often reflected personal struggles. It helped cement Bane's legacy as a pivotal band in the late '90s hardcore scene, influencing numerous subsequent artists who sought to combine intensity with introspective themes.
Best for
short bursts of raw energy urgent introspection in lyrics for quick workouts
Context
Released as Bane's second album in 1998, 'Holding This Moment' followed their debut 'It All Comes Down to This'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the hardcore punk scene, building on their earlier success and establishing a more mature sound that would resonate with fans seeking depth alongside aggression.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Pieces 2:19
  • 2 Count Me Out Standout 2:30
  • 3 Both Guns Blazing Standout 5:36
  • 4 Superhero Standout 3:08
  • 5 At Best 2:09
  • 6 Scared 2:38
  • 7 Forked Tongue 4:12
  • 8 Every Effort Made, Lay the Blame 5:01

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