What makes We Stand Alone by Sick of It All notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, receiving praise for its raw intensity and lyrical depth. It helped cement Sick of It All as a prominent force in the genre, influencing countless bands that followed and participating in the establishment of hardcore as a legitimate music scene. Released in 1991, 'We Stand Alone' is Sick of It All's third album, following their breakthrough 'Just Look Around'. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the New York hardcore scene, blending aggressive sound with socially conscious lyrics. The album showcases their evolution into a more polished production while remaining true to their hardcore roots.

Who is We Stand Alone for?

We Stand Alone works well if you're into short bursts of raw energy, fierce anthems for rebellion and for group sing-alongs.

How many songs are on We Stand Alone?

We Stand Alone has 12 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

We Stand Alone

Sick of It All · 1991

27 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

Fierce hardcore anthems erupt with raw energy, encapsulating the spirit of rebellion and community.

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Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, receiving praise for its raw intensity and lyrical depth. It helped cement Sick of It All as a prominent force in the genre, influencing countless bands that followed and participating in the establishment of hardcore as a legitimate music scene.

Career context: Released in 1991, 'We Stand Alone' is Sick of It All's third album, following their breakthrough 'Just Look Around'. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the New York hardcore scene, blending aggressive sound with socially conscious lyrics. The album showcases their evolution into a more polished production while remaining true to their hardcore roots.
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Tracklist

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

1 What's Going On Standout 2:20
2 Betray 2:46
3 We Stand Alone Standout 2:06
4 Disillusion (live) 3:20
5 My Revenge World Full of Hate (live) 2:57
6 Pete's Sake (live) 1:13
7 Injustice System (live) 2:01
8 The Deal (live) 1:11
9 GI-Joe Headstomp (live) 1:37
10 Pushed Too Far (live) Standout 2:11
11 The Blood & The Sweat (live) 4:13
12 Politics (live) 1:30

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Just Look Around

1992

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Blood, Sweat and No Tears

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New York hardcore hardcore punk