Live in a Dive
Sick of It All · 2002
48 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, high-energy hardcore punk that captures the intensity of live performances with unrelenting riffs and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Lookin’ Out Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Call to Arms — This track serves as an anthem for unity and resistance, showcasing the band's ability to blend urgency with a call for action in their lyrics.
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Scratch the Surface — The song represents the band's signature sound with its driving rhythm and incisive commentary on societal issues, making it a standout performance piece.
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Blown Away — With its fast tempo and aggressive delivery, this track exemplifies the raw energy of Sick of It All’s live shows and resonates strongly with fans.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Captures the raw energy of Sick of It All's live performances with a solid selection of tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent set of fast-paced tracks, with most songs clocking in under three minutes.
- Crowd interactions and vocal call-and-response moments are prominent throughout, enhancing the live atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy bursts of intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dynamic flow with peaks
- defiant spirit and raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive songs
- seek soft or mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures live energy with fan-favorites and deep cuts, resonating with dedicated listeners.
- Themes
- New York hardcore scene· unity and resistance· societal critique
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Live in a Dive is Sick of It All's first live album, coming after their critically acclaimed studio works like Built to Last. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as key players in the New York hardcore scene, known for their politically charged lyrics and energetic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madball· H2O· Earth Crisis
Tracklist
- 1 Good Lookin’ Out Start here 2:14
- 2 Call to Arms 1:45
- 3 Blown Away 2:36
- 4 Built to Last 1:52
- 5 Just Look Around 2:43
- 6 Let Go 1:08
- 7 Us Vs. Them 3:06
- 8 The Bland Within 2:38
- 9 Disco Sucks Fuck Everything 2:11
- 10 Injustice System 1:45
- 11 Potential for a Fall 2:45
- 12 Scratch the Surface 2:38
- 13 America 2:21
- 14 Straight Ahead 2:19
- 15 Rat Pack 2:01
- 16 Sanctuary 1:49
- 17 My Life 0:54
- 18 Busted 1:30
- 19 Maladjusted 2:56
- 20 Goatless 1:28
- 21 Friends Like You 1:41
- 22 Clobberin’ Time 0:52
- 23 Step Down 3:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hardcore Lives
Madball
Shares the same raw energy and themes of resilience found in the New York hardcore scene.
Go
H2O
Delivers high-energy punk with anthemic choruses, resonating with themes of unity and perseverance.
Live at CBGB
Agnostic Front
Captures the live intensity and political edge of hardcore, echoing the spirit of NYC's punk scene.
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