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Outtakes for the Outcast

Sick of It All · 2004

27 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless barrage of hardcore punk energy that captures the raw essence of street-level rebellion and authenticity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    I Believe Start here — Opening with aggressive riffs and an anthemic chorus, this track encapsulates the band's unwavering ethos and sets a powerful tone for the album.
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    Stood for Nothing — This short yet impactful song delivers a scathing critique of apathy, showcasing the band's ability to blend brevity with powerful messaging.
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    Straight Ahead — With its relentless pace and driving rhythms, this track exemplifies the classic hardcore punk sound that Sick of It All helped define.
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    The Future Is Mine (live) — The live recording captures the band's electrifying stage presence, illustrating how they connect with audiences through sheer energy and passion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • high-energy bursts of intensity
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • relentless, driving momentum

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation of unreleased tracks appealing to dedicated fans, not a primary entry point.
Themes
New York street rebellion· hardcore punk authenticity· apathy critique
Career context
Released in 2004, Outtakes for the Outcast marks Sick of It All's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2003 release, Life on the Ropes. At this point, the band was solidifying their legacy within the New York hardcore scene while continuing to evolve their sound amid changing musical landscapes. This album showcases their commitment to core punk values and reflects their experience over two decades in the industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Madball· H2O· Earth Crisis
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Tracklist

  • 1 I Believe Start here 1:57
  • 2 Stood for Nothing 0:58
  • 3 Borstal Breakout 2:00
  • 4 Straight Ahead 0:55
  • 5 All Hell Breaks Loose 2:14
  • 6 My Little World 1:53
  • 7 Soul Be Free 2:36
  • 8 Blatty (Human Egg) 0:32
  • 9 86 2:27
  • 10 Target 1:44
  • 11 Rip Off 1:09
  • 12 Working Class Kids 1:24
  • 13 Never Measure Up (live) 1:41
  • 14 The Future Is Mine (live) 2:24
  • 15 Just Look Around (remix) 3:30

What to play next

Death to Tyrants
Listen next

Death to Tyrants

2006

Continues the hardcore energy with a refined sound and strong themes of rebellion.
Life on the Ropes
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Life on the Ropes

2003

Sets the stage with similar intensity and lyrical focus on personal struggle.
Full Sick of It All discography Where to start with Sick of It All Artists like Sick of It All
New York hardcore hardcore punk

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H2O

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Set It Off

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Madball

Captures a similar raw intensity and street-level authenticity within the hardcore punk scene.

Firestorm

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Earth Crisis

Delivers a fierce critique of social issues with relentless energy, echoing hardcore punk's core values.

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