To Leave or Die in Long Island cover

To Leave or Die in Long Island

Bomb the Music Industry! · 2005

24 min · 8 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and DIY ethos, bursting with anthemic choruses and irreverent humor.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its embodiment of the DIY spirit prevalent in early 2000s punk, resonating with fans through its raw sound and relatable themes. It received positive critical reception, helping to solidify Bomb the Music Industry! as a notable act within the punk community, influencing numerous underground artists who followed.
Best for
concise energetic listening sessions immediate hooks and energy playful irreverent vibes
Context
Released in 2005, 'To Leave or Die in Long Island' was Bomb the Music Industry!'s first full-length album after the band’s formation in 2004. This album marked their rise within the DIY punk scene, showcasing their unique approach to music production and distribution as an independent band.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Happy Anterrabae Day!!! 2:56
  • 2 Congratulations, John, on Joining Every Time I Die Standout 2:34
  • 3 Showerbeers! 0:52
  • 4 Stand There Until You’re Sober Standout 4:16
  • 5 Dude, Get With the Program 4:17
  • 6 Bomb the Music Industry! (And Action Action) (And Refused) (And Born Against) Are Fucking Dead. 2:45
  • 7 Brian Wilson Says SMiLE A.K.A. Beard of Defiance Standout 3:12
  • 8 Syke! Life Is Awesome! 4:01

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