What does Sick of It All sound like?

Furious and relentless, the album channels raw energy into succinct anthems of rebellion and disillusionment. Rooted in hardcore punk and New York hardcore. Start with "It’s Clobberin’ Time".

Is Sick of It All a good place to start with Sick of It All?

Yes, Sick of It All is recommended as a starting point for new Sick of It All listeners. Furious and relentless, the album channels raw energy into succinct anthems of rebellion and disillusionment. Released in January 1987, 'Sick of It All' is the debut EP from the New York hardcore band Sick of It All. At this point, they were emerging from the vibrant New York punk scene, establishing their sound just as hardcore's popularity was beginning to rise on a national level.

Who is Sick of It All for?

Sick of It All works well if you're into explosive bursts of energy, short tracks for quick hits and defiant anthems for frustration.

How many songs are on Sick of It All?

Sick of It All has 10 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Sick of It All

Sick of It All · 1987

10 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

Furious and relentless, the album channels raw energy into succinct anthems of rebellion and disillusionment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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It’s Clobberin’ Time Start here — The opening track sets a ferocious tone with its aggressive riffs and rallying cry against complacency, encapsulating the band's ethos right from the start.
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Pushed Too Far — This song exemplifies the band's lyrical focus on personal struggle and societal pressures, resonating strongly with listeners who felt marginalized.
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Friends Like You — 'Friends Like You' critiques superficial relationships with biting sarcasm, showcasing Sick of It All's ability to merge personal themes with broader social commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The EP captures the essence of hardcore punk with its raw energy and succinct anthems, establishing a strong identity.

What we noticed

The EP features ten tracks, each averaging around two minutes in length, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
Vocals are delivered in a shouted style, often overlapping with the instrumentation, creating a chaotic yet cohesive sound.
The production is raw and unpolished, emphasizing the aggressive guitar riffs and driving drum beats characteristic of hardcore punk.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

explosive bursts of energy
short tracks for quick hits
defiant anthems for frustration
for adrenaline rushes

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, reflective pieces
seek melodic, laid-back vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This debut EP solidified Sick of It All's place in hardcore punk, gaining them recognition.
Themes: New York punk scene· personal struggle· superficial relationships
Career context: Released in January 1987, 'Sick of It All' is the debut EP from the New York hardcore band Sick of It All. At this point, they were emerging from the vibrant New York punk scene, establishing their sound just as hardcore's popularity was beginning to rise on a national level.
Stylistic neighbors: Madball· H2O· Earth Crisis