We're Not in This Alone
Youth of Today · 1988
20 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless burst of hardcore punk energy fueled by urgent messages of community and self-empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flame Still Burns — The opening track sets an immediate tone with its fierce tempo and message of perseverance, embodying the album's spirit of determination.
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Choose to Be — This track emphasizes personal agency and empowerment, serving as a rallying cry that resonates deeply with listeners seeking inspiration.
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Prejudice — Addressing social issues directly, this song critiques discrimination with a raw intensity that exemplifies Youth of Today's commitment to activism through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic hardcore punk with strong lyrical themes, making it a notable entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a relentless tempo throughout the first half.
- Lyrical themes of empowerment and community are consistently present, with many tracks featuring call-and-response vocal patterns.
- Several songs incorporate breakdowns that shift dynamics, allowing for brief moments of intensity followed by melodic interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- short, energetic listening bursts
- empowering motivational vibes
- community-driven, collective spirit
- intense, focused engagement
- quick bursts of inspiration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, We're Not in This Alone was Youth of Today's third studio album, following the influential Break Down the Walls. By this point, the band had solidified their place in the hardcore scene, championing positivity and social consciousness within their music. The album showcases their evolution as they continued to advocate for unity and personal growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gorilla Biscuits· Sick of It All· Minor Threat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flame Still Burns 1:17
- 2 Slow Down 1:27
- 3 Choose to Be 1:29
- 4 Put It Aside 1:35
- 5 Wake Up and Live 1:14
- 6 No More 2:15
- 7 What Goes Around 1:27
- 8 Potential Friends 1:32
- 9 A Time We'll Remember 1:20
- 10 Live Free 1:32
- 11 Understand 1:36
- 12 Prejudice 1:23
- 13 Keep It Up 2:14
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