Just Look Around
Sick of It All · 1992
29 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore
Raucous and unyielding, this album delivers a relentless barrage of hardcore punk anthems fueled by political urgency.
Why this album works
'Just Look Around' is significant for its impactful commentary on social issues, resonating deeply with fans during the early '90s punk revival. The album's raw energy and politically charged lyrics contributed to its critical acclaim, helping it reach a wider audience and solidify Sick of It All's place in hardcore history.
- Best for
- short energetic bursts of intensity political urgency in every track for high-energy sessions
- Context
- By the time 'Just Look Around' was released in 1992, Sick of It All was solidifying their status within the New York hardcore scene. This album marked their third full-length release, following their breakthrough 'Scratch the Surface' in 1994. At this point, they were gaining traction in the underground and beginning to influence a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Biohazard· Madball
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Want the Truth Standout 2:55
- 2 Locomotive Standout 2:12
- 3 The Pain Strikes 3:06
- 4 Shut Me Out 2:12
- 5 What's Goin' On 2:10
- 6 Never Measure Up 1:37
- 7 Just Look Around 2:41
- 8 Violent Generation Standout 1:32
- 9 The Shield 2:37
- 10 Now It's Gone 2:10
- 11 We Stand Alone 2:44
- 12 Will We Survive 1:32
- 13 Indust. 2:04
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