Life on the Ropes cover

Life on the Ropes

Sick of It All · 2003

38 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses reflecting the struggles of urban life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic workout motivation
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Life on the Ropes' is Sick of It All's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 1999 release 'Call to Arms.' At this point in their career, they had solidified their status as pioneers of New York hardcore, continuing to build on their legacy with a sound that balances aggression and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors
Madball· H2O· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Relentless 2:24
  • 2 All My Blessings 1:48
  • 3 The Land Increases 1:38
  • 4 Paper Tiger (Faking the Punk) 2:08
  • 5 The Innocent 2:51
  • 6 Silence 2:38
  • 7 For Now 2:45
  • 8 View From the Surface 2:32
  • 9 Going All Out 2:29
  • 10 Rewind 2:21
  • 11 Shit Sandwich 1:04
  • 12 Butting Heads 2:46
  • 13 Take Control 2:17
  • 14 Kept in Check 2:42
  • 15 On the Brink 2:26
  • 16 Trenches 3:33

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