We're Not in This Alone
Youth of Today · 1988
20 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenetic hardcore punk energy collides with empowering messages and a sense of community throughout the album.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts empowering motivational vibes community-driven, collective spirit
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'We're Not in This Alone' was Youth of Today's third studio album, following their influential sophomore effort 'Break Down the Walls'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their role in the straight edge movement and expanding their reach within the hardcore scene, focusing on themes of positivity and social consciousness.
- If you like
- hardcore punk
We're Not in This Alone is an album by Youth of Today, released in 1988. Frenetic hardcore punk energy collides with empowering messages and a sense of community throughout the album. This album is notable for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, where it was celebrated for its lyrical content that emphasized unity and activism. The album helped cement Youth of Today's influence in the straight edge movement, inspiring future generations of punk musicians to blend personal empowerment with political awareness. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does We're Not in This Alone sound like?
Frenetic hardcore punk energy collides with empowering messages and a sense of community throughout the album. Rooted in hardcore punk.
What makes We're Not in This Alone by Youth of Today notable?
This album is notable for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, where it was celebrated for its lyrical content that emphasized unity and activism. The album helped cement Youth of Today's influence in the straight edge movement, inspiring future generations of punk musicians to blend personal empowerment with political awareness. Released in 1988, 'We're Not in This Alone' was Youth of Today's third studio album, following their influential sophomore effort 'Break Down the Walls'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their role in the straight edge movement and expanding their reach within the hardcore scene, focusing on themes of positivity and social consciousness.
Who is We're Not in This Alone for?
We're Not in This Alone works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, empowering motivational vibes and community-driven, collective spirit.
How many songs are on We're Not in This Alone?
We're Not in This Alone has 13 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flame Still Burns Standout 1:17
- 2 Slow Down 1:27
- 3 Choose to Be Standout 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 Standout 1:23
- 13 Keep It Up 2:14
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
20 min 24 sec
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